Comparison

Five In a Row vs ™ Go

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

Head to head
About

Five In a Row

Challenge friends or AI in this classic strategy board game. Connect five pieces of your color in a line to win. Perfect for quick challenges, relaxation, or teaching strategy.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • 2 player mode on same device
  • 3 AI difficulty levels
  • Game Center achievements
  • Colorful themes
  • Global high-score ranking
Features
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Connect 5 pieces of your colour in a line before your opponent. The popular game is now in your hands every time you can spare a moment for a challenge or a bit of relax. Excellent for testing your skills or teaching strategy to kids. Have hours of fun with the 2 players mode, on the same device, or play online against friends or other players from all over the world. Or try to beat our virtual player! He can play at 3 levels of difficulty and you can see your improvements game by game on the Global High-Score, the Worldwide ranking with all the Gomoku players in the world. A classic! Start playing for free! :) What you get: - Play against real people! Online multiplayer or on the same device (2 players mode) - 3 Virtual opponents, very well trained at 3 difficulty levels (for your single player games) - Easy to get: just tap and play - Game Center achievements - Colourful themes - Superb for all ages - Kids will love it! - An expanded tic-tac-toe, but vastly superior! @outofthebit facebook/outofthebit

About

™ Go

Experience the ancient strategy game of Go on your mobile device. Play on various board sizes against AI or friends, with features like undo, saving games, and a global leaderboard. Master your skills with diverse AI levels and timed matches.

Highlights
  • Multiple board sizes (9x9, 13x13, 19x19)
  • Play against AI or friends
  • Undo moves
  • Save and load games
  • Global leaderboard
  • Timed matches
  • Diverse AI difficulty levels
Features
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Discover Go Like Never Before! Welcome to a world where strategy and skill meet in the ancient game of Go, now available at your fingertips. Simple, elegant, and endlessly engaging, our mobile app makes mastering this classic game both accessible and enjoyable. Play Your Way Choose from a variety of board sizes, including the traditional 19x19 grid, as well as smaller 9x9 and 13x13 options, perfect for quick games or honing your skills. Every match, whether against our finely tuned AI or a friend, offers a new opportunity to learn, grow and win. Features You’ll Love: Easy Undos: Take back moves and refine your strategy. Global Leaderboard: See how you stack up against players around the world. Share Games: Easily share your favorite matches with friends. Save/Load: Pick up your game right where you left off, anytime, anywhere. Diverse AI Levels: From beginner to expert, enjoy matches that suit your skill level. Timed Matches: Put your quick thinking to the test. Join the World of Go There’s a whole world of strategy waiting for you. With clean graphics, smooth gameplay, and intuitive features, getting into Go has never been easier or more enjoyable. Dive in, and discover the rich, rewarding game that has captivated minds for centuries. Download the app today. Your journey into the intricate and fascinating world of Go starts now!

Screenshots

Five In a Row4 screens
™ Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

Five In a Row and ™ Go both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Five In a Row's written reviews are positive against 28% of ™ Go's. ™ Go's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Five In a Row sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ™ Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Five In a Row against 4.5 for ™ Go. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 735 and 500 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Five In a Row's written reviews are positive against 28% of ™ Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Five In a Row ships an update every 8 months, ™ Go weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Five In a Row versus ™ Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFive In a Row™ Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (735 ratings) — better4.5 (500 ratings)
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews — better28.3% of reviews
Number of ratings735 — better500
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutOfTheBit LtdVM Mobile Team

Customer experience

Five In a Row

All ratings731 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral9.2%
Negative20.7%

™ Go

All ratings458 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral13.2%
Negative58.5%

Bugs and requests

Five In a Row

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Multiplayer doesn't work
  • Game has too many bugs
  • Misplaced markers due to phone not responding or accidental touches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option for up to 4 players
  • Harder levels
  • Undo button or hold to place token option
  • Better control of leaderboard scores

™ Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Five In a Row

One-time1
  • Gomoku Premium$1.99
1 purchases

™ Go

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Five In a Row free?
Five In a Row is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ™ Go free?
™ Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Five In a Row or ™ Go?
Five In a Row is rated higher. Five In a Row averages 4.5 out of 5 from 735 ratings, while ™ Go averages 4.5 from 500 ratings.
Do Five In a Row or ™ Go have ads?
Five In a Row shows ads; ™ Go does not.
Which is updated more often, Five In a Row or ™ Go?
Five In a Row ships an update every 8 months, and ™ Go weekly. Most recently, Five In a Row was updated on October 29, 2026 and ™ Go on October 30, 2026.

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