Dr. Gomoku vs ™ Gomoku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dr. Gomoku
Engage in a classic abstract strategy board game, known as Gobang or Five in a Row, played online with others worldwide. The objective is to be the first to form an unbroken line of five stones horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, following official Renju rules.
- Real-time online multiplayer
- Classic Gomoku/Gobang gameplay
- Follows Renju rules
- Playable on iPhone and iPad
- Abstract strategy board game
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You can enjoy real-time online Gomoku over the world. Gomoku is an abstract strategy board game. Also called Gobang or Five in a Row, it is traditionally played with Go pieces (black and white stones) on a go board. however, because once placed, pieces are not moved or removed from the board, gomoku may also be played as a paper and pencil game. This game is known in several countries under different names. Black plays first, and players alternate in placing a stone of their color on an empty intersection. The winner is the first player to get an unbroken row of five stones horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Dr. Gomoku follows the official Renju rule. SUD Inc.
™ Gomoku
Experience the classic strategy of Five in a Row on your mobile device. Challenge AI opponents across five difficulty levels or play against friends. Customize your game with various board sizes, piece sets, and a board editor.
- Five difficulty AI levels
- Save and load games
- Undo function
- Custom board editor
- Multiple board sizes
- Timer-based gameplay
- Zoom functionality
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Dive into Gomoku: The Classic Five in a Row, Now on Your Phone! Explore the timeless strategy of Gomoku, also known as Five in a Row, Caro, Omok, Renju, or Gobang. This classic board game, traditionally played on a 15x15 intersection Go board, challenges players to align five stones in an unbroken row to claim victory. Gomoku brings this captivating game right to your phone, retaining the authentic feel of playing with black and white Go pieces. Whether it's family game night or a solo challenge against diverse AI opponents, this mobile version caters to all. With five difficulty levels ranging from Easy to Expert, even the most skilled players will find themselves tested. Each victory in Gomoku is not just a mark of pride but also earns you experience points, increasing from +1 for Easy to a challenging +7 for Expert wins. Key Features: * Convenient Undo function. * Ability to Save and Load games in progress. * A range of AI difficulties, offering five levels to test your skills. * Timer-based gameplay for added excitement. * Custom board editor for a personalized gaming experience. * A variety of board and piece sets to choose from. * Zoom in and out for the best view. * Multiple board sizes for varied gameplay: select from 9x9, 11x11, 13x13, and the classic 15x15. Embrace the free-style version of Gomoku supported in this game, where forming a row of five or more stones leads you to victory. Get ready to enjoy the strategic depth of Gomoku on your phone!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dr. Gomoku at none against ™ Gomoku's 1. Dr. Gomoku also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). ™ Gomoku's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ™ Gomoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dr. Gomoku asks for nothing beyond the download.
™ Gomoku holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ™ Gomoku has 3.1K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Dr. Gomoku's written reviews are positive against 53% of ™ Gomoku's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Dr. Gomoku ships an update monthly, ™ Gomoku every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | Dr. Gomoku | ™ Gomoku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (33 ratings) | 4.5 (3.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews — better | 53.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33 | 3.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SUD Inc. | VM Mobile Team |
Customer experience
Dr. Gomoku
™ Gomoku
Bugs and requests
Dr. Gomoku
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
™ Gomoku
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incorrect game outcomes
- Unresponsive controls
- Crashing and freezing issues
Requested features
4 requests- More difficulty settings
- Disable 3-3 rule
- Larger board size
- Customizable board and piece styles
In-app purchases
Dr. Gomoku
No in-app purchases
™ Gomoku
- Premium$3.99
