Comparison

HexGomoku vs Stone Grid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HexGomoku

Features
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HexGomoku is a unique strategic board game played on a hexagonal grid. Two players compete by moving their pieces across the board, trying to align them for victory while managing the innovative Qi (liberty) system. Features: - Hexagonal board with elegant design - Player vs Player and Player vs AI modes - Unique Qi liberty mechanic - pieces need breathing room - Red barrier pieces that must stay connected - Configurable board size (3-6) - Built-in game timer - Undo and reset functionality - Beautiful dark theme with premium aesthetics How to Play: Each turn consists of two moves: first move your own piece, then move a red barrier piece. Your piece needs at least two connected empty neighbors (Qi) to move. The first player to align their pieces in the required pattern wins!

About

Stone Grid

Features
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Stone Grid - Gomoku is a clean and focused Gomoku board game. Play on both 15x15 and 19x19 boards and connect exactly five stones in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally before your opponent. Challenge the AI, play with a friend on the same device, and enjoy a classic strategy board game experience designed for both casual and competitive players. Features * Play against AI โ€” choose difficulty before each match * Beginner mode โ€” highlights must-block positions to avoid losing * Multiple AI difficulty levels * Local 2-player mode on one device * 15x15 and 19x19 boards * Blind mode with glass stones (last move stays visible) * Zoom in/out support * Undo and restart controls * Hint support * Winning line highlight * Sound and haptic feedback * Multiple language support * Optional one-time purchase to remove banner ads

Screenshots

HexGomoku2 screens
Stone Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexGomoku at none against Stone Grid's 1. HexGomoku also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Stone Grid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HexGomoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HexGomoku ships an update every 4 days, Stone Grid every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
HexGomoku versus Stone Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexGomokuStone Grid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size18 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWEIMING GAOSeungHoon Kam

In-app purchases

None

HexGomoku

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stone Grid

One-time1
  • Remove Banner Ads$2.99

Questions

Is HexGomoku free?
HexGomoku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stone Grid free?
Stone Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HexGomoku or Stone Grid have ads?
Stone Grid shows ads; HexGomoku does not.
Which is updated more often, HexGomoku or Stone Grid?
HexGomoku ships an update every 4 days, and Stone Grid every 3 days. Most recently, HexGomoku was updated on October 14, 2026 and Stone Grid on October 11, 2026.

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