Comparison

Go Game Connect 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

Go Game Connect

Play the ancient game of Go with friends on your iPhone or iPad. Connect two devices locally via WiFi or remotely using Game Center for real-time play. Features include adjustable board sizes, handicap stones, and automatic scoring.

Highlights
  • Play Go on iPhone and iPad
  • Local WiFi or Game Center connection
  • Adjustable board sizes (19x19, 13x13, 9x9)
  • Handicap stone selection
  • Automatic capture and illegal move detection
  • Scoring for territories and captured stones
  • Voice and text chat via Game Center
Features
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Go Connect 1.4 allows you to play Go on iPhones and iPads using one shared device or two connected devices. The two connected devices share their board and their real-time moves through a local WiFi network or through Apple's Game Center. Using the Game Center, the two devices can be distant. This app does NOT 'play' Go itself - it is just a board and stones, not a player. You must know the basic rules of Go to use this app. * Select board size of 19x19 or 13x13 or 9x9 * Select number of handicap stones * Touch-and-drag or tap-and-tap to move stones from container * Touch-and-drag to move last moved stone again * Enlarge board with a single tap; return to full board with second tap; also responds to stretch and pinch finger gestures * Detects and removes captured stones * Detects and prevents illegal Ko moves * Play Board and separate Score Board * Scores Board scores indicated bordered territories and captured stones * Connect any two nearby devices together through WiFi * Play with distant friends using Apple's Game Center * Game Center voice chat and text messaging Is it free? The app - yes. The first 1000 stones come free with each device - try it. After that you must purchase (using IAP) stones for 3000 per $1 (about 10 cents per game). Purchased stones can be transferred from one device to other devices owned by the same user. Screenshots: 1) Example of game in mid-game; White has just played. (Actually this is the famous W160 move from 'The Game of the Century', 1933, White: Honinbo Shusai, Black: Go Seigen.) 2) Close-up (using stretch) of W160 (#1 above). 3) Scoring of a game (after completion of game in #1 above). (Please use Contact Us in the app if you see where White is +2 not +3.) 4) Enlarged board (by tapping the board) of a move in which Black captures 3 stones. 5) Starting screen when two devices are connected. Player who will be Black selects the number of handicap stones.

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

Go Game Connect4 screens
Black & White Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Black & White Go at none against Go Game Connect's 2. Black & White Go also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 45 months). Go Game Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Go Game Connect sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Black & White Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Go Game Connect ships an update every 45 months, Black & White Go every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Go Game Connect versus Black & White Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGo Game ConnectBlack & White Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 45 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter KramerTB SOFT(SK)

Customer experience

Go Game Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Black & White Go

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Go Game Connect

One-time2
  • package of 3,000 Go stones$0.99
  • package of 10,000 Go stones$1.99
None

Black & White Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Go Game Connect free?
Go Game Connect 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 Go Game Connect or Black & White Go have ads?
Neither Go Game Connect nor Black & White Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Go Game Connect or Black & White Go?
Go Game Connect ships an update every 45 months, and Black & White Go every 2 months. Most recently, Go Game Connect was updated on October 18, 2026 and Black & White Go on October 10, 2026.

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