Comparison

바둑2.0 vs Black & White Go

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

Head to head
About

바둑2.0

Experience authentic Go games with real players anytime, anywhere. Enjoy shorter game modes like 9x9 and 13x13, and connect with friends through an SNS feature to share and comment on game records. Compete in tournaments and win streaks for bonus rewards.

Highlights
  • Real-time Go matches with skilled players
  • 9x9 and 13x13 game modes for quick play
  • SNS for sharing and commenting on game records
  • Tournament and win streak challenges
  • Bonus rewards for competitive play
Features
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신개념 고품격 정통 바둑 게임 ▶ 진짜 고수들과의 진검승부 시간, 장소에 관계없이 언제 어디서나 진짜 고수들과의 실전 대국을 즐겨보세요. ▶ 13줄, 9줄 바둑 추가 출퇴근 시간, 점심 시간 등 짧은시간에 즐길 수 있는 13줄, 9줄 바둑 모드 추가 ▶ 친구 기보에 참고도 남기는 'SNS 기보감상’ 나의 기보와 친구의 기보가 타임라인상에 펼쳐지는 기보를 매개로 한 SNS입니다. 친구의 기보에 좋아요와 댓글, 참고도도 남겨 보세요. ▶ 실력만큼 보상받는 ‘토너먼트 대회’, ‘연승 도전’ 자신의 실력에 자신이 있다면 ‘토너먼트 대회’나 ‘연승 모드’에 도전해 보세요. 결과에 따라 보너스 보상이 지급됩니다.

About

Black & White Go

This premium board game offers an offline Go experience powered by a local AI engine. Analyze games, review moves, and play against AI or friends. It's suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to masters.

Highlights
  • Offline AI engine (KataGo)
  • Player vs AI mode
  • Player vs Player mode
  • AI vs AI mode
  • Position analysis
  • Replay mode
Features
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Black & White Go — the strongest Go AI in your pocket. Powered by KataGo, the world's strongest open-source Go engine, built right into the app. Play and review games anytime, anywhere — fully offline. STRICTLY FAIR GAMES • 15 difficulty levels — from beginner to strong amateur • 9×9, 13×13 and 19×19 boards • Even games, nigiri, 2–9 stone handicap, free handicap placement • Pass, undo and resign supported • Games are saved automatically — resume anytime PLAY YOUR WAY • Play Black or White against the AI • Play face-to-face with a friend • Watch AI vs AI games and learn AI REVIEW — IMPROVE EVERY GAME • Full-game win-rate graph at a glance • Automatic mistake marking: blunder / mistake / inaccuracy • At every marked move, see the AI's recommended play on the board • Choose analysis depth (Fast / Standard / Thorough) — remembered for next time • Tap the graph to jump to any move, or step 10 moves at a time POSITION ANALYSIS • Estimate territory and influence while you play Available in Korean and English.

Screenshots

바둑2.04 screens
Black & White Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Black & White Go at none against 바둑2.0's 5. Black & White Go also leads on ads (none vs shown). 바둑2.0's advantage is review sentiment (13% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. 바둑2.0 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Black & White Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
바둑2.0 versus Black & White Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter바둑2.0Black & White Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermonomob Corp.TB SOFT(SK)

Customer experience

바둑2.0

All ratings17 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral16.7%
Negative70.8%

Black & White Go

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

바둑2.0

One-time5
  • 별 2개 (오픈이벤트 4개)$0.99
  • 별 11개 (오픈이벤트 22개)$4.99
  • 별 24개 (오픈이벤트 48개)$9.99
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  • 별 65개 (오픈이벤트 130개)$24.99
  • 별 140개 (오픈이벤트 280개)$49.99
None

Black & White Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 바둑2.0 free?
바둑2.0 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Black & White Go free?
Black & White Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 바둑2.0 or Black & White Go have ads?
바둑2.0 shows ads; Black & White Go does not.
Which is updated more often, 바둑2.0 or Black & White Go?
바둑2.0 ships an update every 2 months, and Black & White Go every 2 months. Most recently, 바둑2.0 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Black & White Go on September 21, 2026.

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