Boardspace.net vs Pente Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boardspace.net
Play over 100 board games online with others, including abstract strategy, Euro, and word games. Enjoy real-time, turn-based, or pass-and-play modes. Recommended for tablet-sized screens.
- Over 100 board games
- Abstract strategy games
- Multi-player Euro games
- Word games
- Real-time play
- Turn-based play
- Pass-and-play mode
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This is the IOS client to play board games with other people at Boardspace.net. Boardspace hosts over 100 games, mostly 2-player abstract strategy games, but also some multi-player Euro games, and word games. All games are played in real time, turn at a time, or in person in pass-and-play mode. Real time games can be suspended, but it is expected that you will play complete games in one sitting, as you would when playing another person face-to-face. Our most popular games are Hive and Euphoria. Tablet sized screens are recommended.
Pente Go
This is a two-player abstract strategy board game where players aim to create a row of five stones or capture five pairs of their opponent's stones. Played on a 19x19 grid, it requires strategic planning and tactical play.
- Create a row of five stones
- Capture opponent's stone pairs
- Played on a 19x19 grid
- Turn-based strategic gameplay
- Tactical stone placement
- Competitive tournament potential
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Pente is an engaging abstract strategy board game for two players. The objective is to be the first to achieve either of two winning conditions: creating a row of five stones in a straight line (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) or capturing a total of five pairs of your opponent's stones. Played on a 19x19 grid board, Pente offers a rich strategic experience. Players take turns placing stones on the intersections, aiming to create winning patterns while thwarting their opponent's plans. With only one stone placed per turn, each move requires thoughtful consideration and strategic thinking. In addition to stone placement, players can strategically capture their opponent's stones. By sandwiching two of their opponent's stones between two of their own in a straight line, players remove the captured stones from the board. This capturing mechanism adds tactical depth, allowing players to disrupt their opponent's strategy and gain an advantage. Pente combines planning, strategy, and tactical play to create an intriguing and challenging game. Its popularity among board game enthusiasts has led to competitive tournaments where players showcase their skills. Whether you're an experienced strategist or new to abstract board games, Pente provides an immersive experience that keeps you engaged. Pente belongs to a family of abstract strategy board games, including notable titles like Go and Gomoku (Five in a Row). These games share fundamental elements such as turn-based gameplay, stone placement on a grid board, and the pursuit of specific patterns or alignments. Each game offers a unique strategic experience within the world of abstract strategy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pente Go at 4.8 against Boardspace.net's 3.4. Pente Go also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and review sentiment (50% vs 31%). Boardspace.net's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pente Go holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Boardspace.net's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pente Go's.
Boardspace.net ships an update every 9 days, Pente Go every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Boardspace.net | Pente Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (18 ratings) | 4.8 (50 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 50 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dave Dyer | Alias Labs Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Boardspace.net
Pente Go
In-app purchases
Boardspace.net
No in-app purchases
Pente Go
No in-app purchases









