# Beautiful Go — A simple digital Go board

> Digital Go board for solo study and offline play. (iPhone/iPad app by Amirali Rajan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beautiful-go/id955295568 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Amirali Rajan](https://appshunter.io/developer/736683064)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Strategy
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beautiful-go/id955295568/reviews.md

## What is Beautiful Go?

Beautiful Go has one goal. Capture the beauty of the Go board in a digital medium. 

- 19x19, 13x13, 9x9, and 5x5 unconstrained Go boards.
- Great for independent study or casual pass and play games.
- No In App Purchases.
- No ads.
- No internet connection needed to play.

## Key features

- Multiple board sizes (19x19, 13x13, 9x9, 5x5)
- Independent study mode
- Pass and play for two players
- Offline play supported
- No in-app purchases
- Ad-free experience

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beautiful-go/id955295568/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Very Nice but gets slow and crashes at midgame

*2022-02-13*

Whenever the board would get filled up the app gets really slow and eventually stops responding. Before that it works great.

### 5/5 — Another beautiful simplicity

*2021-12-18*

This is exactly what we’ve come to hope for and expect from Amir’s work. A simple, easy to understand premise, nothing flashy or poorly implemented. Just a good game. Keep it up Amir, we’re all waiting to see where you go next!

### 5/5 — I'd say it's a go.

*2017-01-21*

There's no AI mode or anything like that, so it's not really a single player game, but it's a really well designed little Go app. You can use your phone as a Go board, basically. I think it's rad, even though I don't use it.

### 5/5 — hope!

*2016-10-19*

I bought this because I promised to buy Amir's other games but I already had them for free. So by investing in Amir I hope he comes out with more great Apps/games. Go looks good and I think I will enjoy it as I get more into it.

Thanks Amir

### 5/5 — Strong Design

*2016-05-17*

With no AI to play against this, I will need to find another GO player to truly test out the app. However, what is here is all that is needed to play a game and I believe it promises to be one of the best 2 player games on my iPad.

### 5/5 — ?????!!

*2016-05-01*

weird & addictive!

### 5/5 — This Developer is Brilliant

*2015-12-24*

So far every game this developer has put out has been top notch. I must confess to hours I have spent between all of his games. Now I have a new one to binge on. This game is great because it's pretty much at your own pace, and it has relatively simple gameplay. 
This game is officially recommended to everyone.

### 5/5 — Absolutely gorgeous

*2015-12-23*

Bought this the moment I saw it. Love the look. Would be nice if the user could have custom color options, but still love it as is.

### 5/5 — Satisfyingly clean digital go board at last.

*2015-09-06*

I've learned to accept faux wood. And cheesy shine on the edge of pieces. 

If I could, I am throwing the other go app out my window. 

I feel that the crosses could be slightly thinner.

### 5/5 — Another masterpiece

*2015-08-09*

I love everything Amir puts out. His work truly inspires me and makes me want to just sit and think, or get lost in a game that he's created. If you've played previous games such as a dark door, you'll understand how amazing Amir's work is. This is not a disappointment, it's a step up, and everyone should buy it and support this amazing developer, no iAPs, no adds, just straight gameplay. Hope.

## Frequently asked questions about Beautiful Go

### What board sizes are available in Beautiful Go?

Beautiful Go offers multiple board sizes to suit your play style, including 19x19, 13x13, 9x9, and 5x5.

### Can I play Beautiful Go offline?

Yes, Beautiful Go does not require an internet connection to play, making it perfect for offline enjoyment.

### Does Beautiful Go have ads?

No, Beautiful Go is completely ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### Are there any in-app purchases in Beautiful Go?

No, Beautiful Go does not feature any in-app purchases, offering a straightforward and complete experience.

### What devices is Beautiful Go compatible with?

Beautiful Go is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad.

### How often is Beautiful Go updated?

The latest version of Beautiful Go was released on June 23, 2020. Updates are not frequent, but the core functionality remains stable.

### What is the age rating for Beautiful Go?

Beautiful Go has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### What is the price of Beautiful Go?

Beautiful Go is a paid application, available for $1.99.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0 — 2020-06-23

Support for all the new fancy devices.

### 4.1 — 2017-08-02

- Subtle indication for atari.
- Subtle indication for last turn.
- Bug fix in saving scores.

### 3.4 — 2017-02-20

- Added an indication of last move.
- Added an indication of atari.

### 3.2 — 2017-01-12

Fixed bug on iOS versions < 10.0

### 3.1 — 2017-01-09

- made the game more performant
- streamlined UI

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