# PANDANET(Go) > Online Go game platform for playing, viewing, and learning. (iPhone/iPad app by PANDANET Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pandanetgo/id406456426 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [PANDANET Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406456429) - Category: Games, Board, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.00/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 5 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Turkish - Released: 2011-03-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-11 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pandanetgo/id406456426/reviews.md ## What is PANDANET(Go)? At long last, a free iOS-compatible Go app is now available through Pandanet! Approximately 80 thousand members from more than 150 countries use the Pandanet Go Match website and its world-class online Go Salon. Go is gaining popularity around the world as a "mind game," and now Pandanet brings it to your fingertips to be enjoyed at home or "on the go." == App Features == [Game Viewing] This feature allows you to display a list of users currently in rooms, view matches in real time, etc. If you have a Pandanet account already, you can play games. At least 1,000 members are logged in at all times, allowing you to play or view Go matches 24 hours a day, every day of the year. A perfect way to wile the time during commutes to work or school. Plus a reliable, patented rating system allows you to match up with anyone, regardless of skill differences, under the appropriate handicaps to even out the playing field. -------- [Pro Games] This feature enables you to view live or archived title matches between top professional Go players, including the Qisheng, Meijin, Honinbo, Oza, Gosei, and Judan matches. Various other professional matches, Pair Go championship games, and even amateur tournaments are available for live or archival viewing as well. -------- [News / Streaming] Go has been gaining worldwide popularity as an international "mind game". Pandanet features a stream of relevant, up-to-date Go-related information, including professional title match and amateur match information in real time. -------- [Invitation] Pressing "Invitation" at the bottom of the screen will display a list of potential opponents who you can invite to play in a match. You can also select "Any player", which has the computer automatically match you with an opponent who meets your conditions. Checking the "Received" box shows invitations received from other players, and checking the "Sent" box shows you details for invitations that you've sent out. -------- [Question-a-day] A question is asked each day, covering various genres. Questions are updated on a daily basis, allowing you to answer at your own leisure. Answering a little each day will surely improve your playing skills. -------- [Net Social Plaza] - Pandanet offers a "Social Plaza" (SNS) feature that includes the following services: - The option to view your own match history and records. - The option to join a community that interests you, and to socialize with other community members by posting on a forum and sending messages. -------- [Archive] Every match you've played can be saved to the software. You can also enter your own game records to store them, enter a variation diagram, etc. so that you can look through past matches anywhere at any time. -------- [Settings] You can change the following settings, or check app controls here. == Content unrelated to matches == - Account - Change status - Set info - Move room + Match-related content + - Show coordinates - Change autoplay speed - Confirm moves - Zoom out after move - Adjust volume * Layout features such as stones and boards can be customized in the iPad version. -------- == Intro to Pandanet Events & Tournaments == Pandanet holds a variety of Go tournaments and events. (1) SportAccord-Pandanet Cup Online Go Tournament The "SportAccord Go Online Tournament" and "Pandanet Cup Internet World Amateur Go Tournament" were combined to form this large-scale internet world Go tournament. It's held for classes ranging from indiscriminate to C Class, and awesome prizes are awarded to the champions in each class. Participation is free, so please take advantage of this unique opportunity to compete with Go fans from around the world. (2) Pandanet Go European Team Championship Five players, each representing a European country, play in team competition. (3) Pandanet-AGA City League Five players, each representing an American city, play in team competition. (Many more events are available as well. Check the website for details.) -------- ## Key features - Real-time game viewing and play - Watch professional Go matches - Daily Go trivia questions - Social networking features - Match history and archives - Automated opponent matching ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 30 Days Registration | $17.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 94) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pandanetgo/id406456426/reviews.md ### 1/5 — After long hiatus, app no longer logs in *2024-06-12, version 8.2* I tried logging in and it just says ‘connected as guest’. I created new account and logged in again with same issue. ### 5/5 — They finally fixed it! *2024-05-28, version 8.2* With the latest update the platform has been stable. I haven’t experienced any crashes. The up also works with dark mode now. This is the best app to play in mobile/iPad. It’s really pretty. I’m so glad to be able to play in this app again. Thank you developers. ### 1/5 — Lots of lost games due to disconnect issues. *2024-03-21* The app is very pretty, but if I loose every other game because the app keeps disconnecting, then it doesn’t work for anything. ### 1/5 — Criminally bad app *2024-02-23, version 7.2* I downloaded it to play with a friend, and was met with, Black on black text. Perma zoomed in Go board. Inability to send or receive game invitations. My message to my friends account going to a third party Japanese person who responded to me with hiragana, and my friend never receiving my messages. Did I mention the black on black text? I scrolled through a massive array of names not realizing I was even looking at names, since the black text on black background made it near impossible to see. I also attempted to send my friend game invitations, he has not received a single one. ### 3/5 — Two fixes, please *2023-12-13, version 7.2* I love the app, but could you please make it so that the first game at the top of the list of games is selected by default on load instead of a game in the middle of the list? Also, please make the volume control work. This app has been around for years, but that has never worked. Thank you! ### 3/5 — Doesn’t work with iPad dark mode *2023-05-26, version 7.2* Thought it just didn’t work at first ### 2/5 — Crashes and loses games on ipad *2023-04-17, version 7.2* Good app when it works but expect to have it crash mid game and the game is just gone. Will happen about 1 in 5 games. ### 3/5 — Can’t download files from archive *2023-03-19, version 7.2* Having issues downloading files from the archive. ### 1/5 — Crashes and cannot rejoin game *2023-02-08, version 7.2* Crashes during fames and cannot rejoin ### 3/5 — Is this game still active? *2022-05-21, version 7.2* Just came back after a long hiatus from the game…and most of the players are now bots (ridiculously large game records with low ranks). Also the newsfeed hasn’t been updated since 2017. If there is a more used go server, I would love to know about it. ## Frequently asked questions about PANDANET(Go) ### What is PANDANET(Go)? PANDANET(Go) is a mobile application that allows users to play, view, and learn the strategy game of Go. It connects players to a global community and offers features for both casual play and serious study. ### What are the key features of PANDANET(Go)? Key features include real-time game viewing and play, the ability to watch live or archived professional Go matches, daily trivia questions to improve skills, social networking features to connect with other players, and comprehensive match history archives. ### Is PANDANET(Go) free to use? The app is free to download and use, offering a free Go experience. However, it does include in-app purchases, which may offer additional features or content. ### Who is the target audience for PANDANET(Go)? This app is designed for anyone interested in playing or learning the game of Go, from beginners to experienced players. It's ideal for those who want to play against others online, watch professional games, or improve their strategic thinking. ### Can I play against friends or random opponents? Yes, you can invite specific players to a match or use the 'Any player' option to be automatically matched with an opponent based on your specified conditions. The app also allows you to view users currently in rooms and invite them to play. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 8.8 — 2026-02-09 Tablet Bug Fixes ### 8.7 — 2025-12-01 Fixing bugs that cannot be put stones under specific conditions ### 8.6 — 2025-10-31 Fixed a result display when opening game record files. ### 8.5 — 2025-08-07 Layout fixes Addition of “Introduction to Go” ### 8.2 — 2024-04-09 Added link to introductory Go content. ## Apps similar to PANDANET(Go) | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Little Go](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-go/id490753989) | 3.3 (120) | Free | Games | | [BearTsumego](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beartsumego/id1361482304) | 4.5 (16) | Free | Games | | [Tsumego Pro (Go problems)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsumego-pro-go-problems/id892041876) | 4.5 (1,774) | Free | Games | | [Dango - Play Online Go Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dango-play-online-go-game/id6480587775) | 4.9 (7) | Free | Games | | [SmartGo One](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartgo-one/id1465746992) | 4.8 (1,787) | Free | Games | | [A Master of Go](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-master-of-go/id1442035374) | 4.6 (78) | $6.99 | Games | ## More apps by PANDANET Inc. - [Life and Death - Let's ask Panda Sensei](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-and-death-lets-ask-panda-sensei/id924859709) All apps by PANDANET Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/406456429 ## Related topics [棋聖戦](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/) · [将棋名人戦 a 級順位戦](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/a) · [gokartcity](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gokartcity) · [kdi go](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/kdi-go) · [wugo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wugo) · [将棋 a 級順位戦](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/a) · [bpr go](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bpr-go) · [jlab go pods](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/jlab-go-pods) · [ntjgt](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ntjgt) · [jlab go sport](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/jlab-go-sport) · [rcb go](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rcb-go) · [ctx go](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ctx-go) · [goqii](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/goqii) · [uec go](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/uec-go) · [gorout](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gorout) · [nshape sets go](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nshape-sets-go) · [goki spaces](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/goki-spaces) · [super goiana](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/super-goiana) · [tpn go](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tpn-go) · [aima go](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/aima-go) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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