Comparison

Solid Sliding Puzzle vs MellowGomoku

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

Head to head
About

Solid Sliding Puzzle

Features
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Enjoy a classic sliding puzzle with numbers or your own photos. This app brings the familiar fun of sliding puzzles and lets you create a more personal experience with your own images. Choose your board size, track your moves and time, save your records, and watch your replay anytime. What you can do Play number puzzles Create photo puzzles from your own pictures Choose from 3x3, 4x4, 5x5, and 6x6 boards Check time and move count Save play history Watch replays Share your puzzle Use parental controls Whether you want a quick brain workout or a fun puzzle made from your favorite photo, this game makes it easy to enjoy both.

About

MellowGomoku

Master the game of Gomoku and its variations with intelligent AI opponents, online multiplayer, and in-depth game reviews. Learn Renju rules and improve your strategy with guided hints and move analysis in a calm, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Play Freestyle Gomoku and Renju
  • 5 AI difficulty levels
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Learn Renju rules with visual guides
  • AI move recommendations and explanations
  • Review games move by move
  • Practice from any game position
Features
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**Play, learn, and master Gomoku at your own pace.** MellowGomoku brings together classic Gomoku, Renju rules, intelligent AI opponents, and detailed game reviews in a calm, intuitive experience. Whether you're learning the basics or sharpening your strategy, every match is a chance to improve. **PLAY YOUR WAY** • Enjoy both Freestyle Gomoku and Renju. • Challenge Mellow AI across 5 difficulty levels, from Beginner to Master. • Play online matches with other players through Game Center. • Choose to play as Black, White, or Random. • Customize your time limit and forbidden-move display. **LEARN RENJU RULES EASILY** Renju introduces special restrictions for Black to balance the first-move advantage. • Learn the 3-3, 4-4, and overline rules. • Understand forbidden moves through clear visual guides. • See forbidden positions directly on the board. • Discover the differences between Renju and Freestyle Gomoku. No need to memorize complicated rules before playing. Learn step by step as you go. **GET SMARTER WITH AI HINTS** Not sure where to play next? Let Mellow AI guide you. • Get recommended moves with helpful explanations. • Recognize important threats and tactical opportunities. • Learn why certain moves are stronger than others. • Improve your decision-making with every match. **REVIEW EVERY MOVE** The learning doesn't stop when the match ends. • Replay completed games move by move. • Step forward or backward through the move sequence. • Display move numbers and highlight the last move. • Start a practice game from any selected position. • Explore different strategies without affecting your record or win streak. Look back at critical moments, discover better moves, and prepare for your next challenge. **A CALM WAY TO ENJOY GOMOKU** MellowGomoku combines a clean interface with thoughtful features that help you focus on the game. From casual matches to deeper strategic learning, enjoy Gomoku in a way that suits you. Take your time. Think ahead. Connect five. **MellowGomoku — Play. Learn. Improve.**

Screenshots

Solid Sliding Puzzle4 screens
MellowGomoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solid Sliding Puzzle at none against MellowGomoku's 1. Solid Sliding Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). MellowGomoku's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. MellowGomoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Solid Sliding Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solid Sliding Puzzle ships an update every 2 months, MellowGomoku weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Solid Sliding Puzzle versus MellowGomoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolid Sliding PuzzleMellowGomoku
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSooyeol JeongChanGyu Kang

In-app purchases

None

Solid Sliding Puzzle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MellowGomoku

One-time1
  • MellowGomoku Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Solid Sliding Puzzle free?
Solid Sliding Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MellowGomoku free?
MellowGomoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Solid Sliding Puzzle or MellowGomoku have ads?
Both Solid Sliding Puzzle and MellowGomoku show ads.
Which is updated more often, Solid Sliding Puzzle or MellowGomoku?
Solid Sliding Puzzle ships an update every 2 months, and MellowGomoku weekly. Most recently, Solid Sliding Puzzle was updated on November 5, 2026 and MellowGomoku on November 10, 2026.

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