Five In a Row vs Gomoku(Ai)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Online multiplayer
- 2 player mode on same device
- 3 AI difficulty levels
- Game Center achievements
- Colorful themes
- Global high-score ranking
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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
Gomoku(Ai)
Engage in a strategic battle of wits against a sophisticated AI opponent in this intuitive board game. Re-evaluate your moves with an undo function or start fresh with a reset. Customize your experience with an adjustable color scheme.
- Sophisticated AI opponent
- Undo and reset moves
- Progress tracking
- Adjustable color schemes
- Intuitive interface
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Experience the thrill of strategy and wits with our innovative Gomoku(Ai)! Play as white chess and compete against the sophisticated AI programmed as black chess, in a battle that challenges your mental agility and strategic planning. Every move counts as you try to outsmart the AI opponent. But if you feel like you've made a mistake, worry not! With our undo button, you can take a step back and reevaluate your strategy. Or if you want a fresh start, simply hit the reset button for a clean slate. Our app is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly. You can easily track your progress with our display function showing the number of chess pieces on the board. This helps you visualize the game and perfect your tactics. We believe that aesthetics matter. That's why our app comes with an adjustable color scheme feature. Choose the color scheme that suits your mood, enjoy the sleek interface, and immerse yourself in the world of Gomoku. Download the Gomoku Game App now and experience a unique blend of excitement, strategy, and intellect. Get ready to play, outwit, and win!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Five In a Row at 4.5 against Gomoku(Ai)'s 4.0. Five In a Row also leads on ratings volume (735 vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Gomoku(Ai)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. Five In a Row sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gomoku(Ai) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Five In a Row holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five In a Row has 735 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 70% and 69% positive.
Five In a Row ships an update every 8 months, Gomoku(Ai) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Five In a Row | Gomoku(Ai) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (735 ratings) — better | 4.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews — better | 69.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 735 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 275 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OutOfTheBit Ltd | Qiang Chen |
Customer experience
Five In a Row
Gomoku(Ai)
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
Gomoku(Ai)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Five In a Row
- Gomoku Premium$1.99
Gomoku(Ai)
No in-app purchases
