Comparison

Boardspace.net vs Pente Go

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Over 100 board games
  • Abstract strategy games
  • Multi-player Euro games
  • Word games
  • Real-time play
  • Turn-based play
  • Pass-and-play mode
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Boardspace.net1 screens
Pente Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boardspace.net ships an update every 9 days, Pente Go every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Boardspace.net versus Pente Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoardspace.netPente Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (18 ratings)4.8 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1850 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDave DyerAlias Labs Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Boardspace.net

All ratings18 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative53.8%

Pente Go

All ratings35 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Boardspace.net

No in-app purchases

None

Pente Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boardspace.net free?
Boardspace.net is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pente Go free?
Pente Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Boardspace.net or Pente Go?
Pente Go is rated higher. Boardspace.net averages 3.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Pente Go averages 4.8 from 50 ratings.
Do Boardspace.net or Pente Go have ads?
Neither Boardspace.net nor Pente Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boardspace.net or Pente Go?
Boardspace.net ships an update every 9 days, and Pente Go every 2 days. Most recently, Boardspace.net was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pente Go on October 24, 2026.

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