Simply Gomoku

A lightweight version of the board game where the aim is to make a row of five.

Richard L · ric.ov.SimplyGomoku

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v1.1.9 6.2 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.1.9 (13)
Updated: Sep 9, 2026 (1 month ago)
APK size: 6.2 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Board (game)
Listed since: Dec 17, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 9
Website: onevis.net
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Simply Gomoku is a game by Richard L in the Board category, listed since at least December 2022. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 1.1.8, the APK grew from 3.8 MB to 6.2 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 6.0. It asks for 9 permissions, none of them sensitive. Compared with version 1.1.8, it adds 3 new permissions (“Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution” and “Access adservices topics”) and drops 1 (“Run at startup”). The game can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.1.9

Stability updates

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Simply Gomoku is a lightweight version of the classic board game where the aim is to make a row of five before your opponent. AI strength still being improved. Features: 　• A number of AI with varying playing strength 　• Player vs AI, AI vs AI and player vs player (hotseat) 　• Undo function 　• Pinch to zoom 　• Sharp and crisp visuals even on tablets 　• Statistics tracking (e.g. win ratio) 　• Small memory footprint 　• Multiple colors for pieces and interface Please note: 　• Overlines not allowed (6+ stones doesn't count as a win) 　• Currently does not enforce move restricting rules such as three-and-three 　• Contains ads but only on menus, none during gameplay 　• Network permission is used only for ads, this app doesn't collect any user data whatsoever

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v1.1.8. Since v1.1.9 it requires Android 6.0+.

v1.1.9 LATEST Sep 9, 2026 6.2 MB TRUSTED v1.1.8 Dec 26, 2025 3.8 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 9, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Richard Liu” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 9, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 9, 2026
Signed byCN=Richard Liu
Signing certificate (SHA-1)20:7F:57:2A:EF:BC:20:26:42:87:D9:7D:79:8E:41:12:85:10:19:0A
File MD5d9905185794215a0ea97fe44ac6c54f4
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

Simply Gomoku requests 9 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) ric.ov.SimplyGomoku.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Simply Gomoku APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Simply Gomoku for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 1.1.8 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. Get version 1.1.8 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Simply Gomoku APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d9905185794215a0ea97fe44ac6c54f4.