# Surround - Online Go client — OGS games, chat and analysis

> Modern client for playing Go online on the Online Go Server. (iPhone/iPad app by Hong Anh Khoa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surround-online-go-client/id1535010544 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hong Anh Khoa](https://appshunter.io/developer/381809256)
- Category: Games, Utilities, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: Vietnamese, American English, European Spanish, Korean, German (Germany), European Portuguese, Thai, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France) and 1 more
- Released: 2021-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surround-online-go-client/id1535010544/reviews.md

## What is Surround?

Surround is a client to play Go online with other players on the website online-go.com (Online Go Server - OGS). OGS is a very popular Go Server with a friendly community, and this app aims to provide the best OGS experience on iPhones and iPads.

Features:
- Play Go with other Go players on OGS, either live games or turn-based (correspondence) games.
- Observe other live games that are currently being played.
- Chat with other players.
- Get a glimpse of your correspondence games on your home screen with a widget.
- Receive notifications when it is your turn in correspondence games.
- Beautiful dark mode.

There are many more features on OGS website that I plan to implement into the app gradually, so I hope to have your support to make it happen faster. Let me know if there is any feature you specifically want to have first.

This app offers subscriptions for supporting the app's ongoing development. If you decide to participate in the subscriptions:
- Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase.
- The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
- You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase.
- All purchases are final. I cannot issue refunds for purchases charged to your Apple ID.

The Terms of Use can be found at: https://files.honganhkhoa.com/SurroundTerms.html, and the Privacy Policy can be found at: https://files.honganhkhoa.com/SurroundPrivacyPolicy.html.

## Key features

- Play live and turn-based Go games
- Observe ongoing games
- Chat with other players
- Home screen widget for correspondence games
- Notifications for game turns
- Dark mode support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Surround App Supporter | $0.49 | per month |
| Surround App Supporter | $1.99 | per month |
| Surround App Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| Surround App Supporter | $9.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surround-online-go-client/id1535010544/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Google sign in bug

*2026-05-13*

Sign in with Google option pops up a small window where you can log in but the main window is still not logged in.

### 3/5 — Great app with one frustrating bug

*2026-03-29*

I was excited to see an update to this app suggesting “2.x”. I hoped that the bug had been fixed, alas, no…

The frustrating bug is the app gets frequently gets stuck in the “Reconnecting” state which requires a force quit and relaunch. It is especially annoying when I am locked-in to a game, decide on my move, but cannot submit my move because “Reconnecting”.

This bug is a shame because otherwise this app is amazing! Great choices on what to include in the interface versus not.

### 5/5 — Best Go Client

*2026-03-28, version 2.0.1*

Best go server and best client.  Use it every day.  Thanks dev!

### 1/5 — Login doesn’t work

*2026-03-19*

Has an issue where, when logging in, the app opens a small web browser window. It then allows login to OGS in that small browser, but it wont load the login to the actual app.

### 4/5 — Makes me log in every time I open the app

*2025-11-15*

The app is best used for correspondence games. I like OGS! 

Note to dev: I deleted the app, and upon redownloading it and signing in I found that I was not able to access the same UI as before I deleted the app. It now is permanently on the “web version” of the app, and prompts me to log in every time I open the app.

### 4/5 — Excellent client for OGS

*2025-10-27, version 1.3.16*

A wonderful app for Go, connects to OGS and has an v excellent UI. 

Main two complaints I have is primarily when you reopen it oftentimes says reconnecting until you shut down the app and launch it again. 

Secondly, to start a game with an AI you first have to add them as a friend, but I would have preferred to have a dedicated list with AI opponents from OGS.

### 4/5 — Great app with one frustrating bug

*2025-10-19*

The frustrating bug is the app gets frequently gets stuck in the “Reconnecting” state which requires a force quit and relaunch. It is especially annoying when I am locked-in to a game, decide on my move, but cannot submit my move because “Reconnecting”.

This bug is a shame because otherwise this app is amazing! Great choices on what to include in the interface versus not.

I am a paid subscriber and will continue to be, but hope the “Reconnecting” bug is fixed someday.

### 4/5 — "Reconnecting..."

*2025-10-05*

this bug is the only major issue, everything else works great.

### 1/5 — Can’t login

*2025-09-16*

I try to login and it brings up a browser login screen where I do so, but then never comes back to the app. Once I click done, the app still asks for me to sign in

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-07-29, version 1.3.16*

Love this app. Nice clean interface. Useful widgets on macOS and iOS.
Subscription is refreshing cheap, even though I only tend to play one correspondence game at a time it’s well worth it for the notifications.

## Frequently asked questions about Surround

### What is Surround?

Surround is a modern client designed to provide an enhanced experience for playing the game of Go online. It connects to the popular Online Go Server (OGS) website, allowing users to play with others, observe games, and interact with the community directly from their iOS devices.

### What are the key features of Surround?

Key features include the ability to play live and turn-based Go games against other OGS players, observe ongoing matches, chat with fellow users, receive notifications for your turn in correspondence games, and enjoy a beautiful dark mode interface. A home screen widget is also available for a quick view of your correspondence games.

### How does Surround make money?

The app offers subscriptions to support its ongoing development. These subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID upon purchase confirmation and automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscriptions through your App Store account settings.

### Is Surround compatible with my device?

The app is designed for iPhones and iPads, offering a modern experience on these Apple devices. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed, but it is intended for modern iOS devices.

### What are the common use cases for Surround?

Users can play competitive or casual Go matches with players worldwide, learn by observing experienced players, stay connected with the Go community through chat, and manage their turn-based games efficiently with notifications and a home screen widget.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2026-08-27

- Add conditional moves to speed through familiar joseki and forced sequences.
- Share variations directly in game chat.
- Keep notes and variations visible only to you in the new Personal chat channel.
- Add support for board markers in Analyze Mode.
- Add support for Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and European Portuguese.

### 2.1.1 — 2026-08-11

- Add "Rematch" option for finished games.
- Add support for German and Thai.

### 2.1 — 2026-08-03

- Added browsing history of finished games.
- Added support for iOS 18.
- Added support for Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean.

### 2.0.3 — 2026-07-19

- Fixed an issue where the app would be stuck in "Reconnecting" state after returning from background.
- Fixed an issue where player avatars could appear blank after switching between games.

### 2.0.2 — 2026-06-13

Disable Sign-in with Google (the feature was not working consistently).

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