# Goban Lens — A Camera for Go Players

> A Camera for Go Players (iPhone/iPad app by Internets LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goban-lens/id6804456141 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Internets LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/898510702)
- Category: Utilities, Games, Board
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-14

## What is Goban Lens?

Goban Lens scans your Go board with the camera and records board states (without recording video).
Even with the stones put away, the game is yours to revisit.

■ Currently supported cameras
- The built-in iPhone camera

■ Easy on your storage
- The app stores board states as data instead of videos or photos.
- It uses far less iPhone storage than video does.

■ No account required
- No need to create an account or log in. Getting started is very easy.

■ iCloud support
- When iCloud sync is available, your records will sync across your iPhones.

■ All features unlocked
- Every feature is available at no cost and without ads.
- Optional in-app purchases (tips) are available to support the developer.

■ Respect for your privacy
- We do not collect your data.
- Camera footage is not sent to external servers.
- Camera footage is processed entirely on your device.

Please note:
Currently supports 19×19 boards only.
Recognition may contain errors or gaps depending on shooting conditions.
The recorded data is not a complete game record that reproduces every move, pass, or other event.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Little Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Solid Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Generous Tip | $29.99 | one-time |


## Is Goban Lens safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Goban Lens.

## Is Goban Lens legit?

Goban Lens has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Goban Lens is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-09-29

• Improved recognition of Go boards and stones across a wider range of shooting conditions.
• Added support for app icon appearance customization.

For users on iOS 18:
To maintain app quality, we will end support for iOS 18 starting with the next release. Version 1.0.3 will remain available for use on iOS 18.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-13

No release notes.

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