# BadukPop Go vs Dominion

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dominion at every 5 days against BadukPop Go's every 2 months. Dominion also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). BadukPop Go's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 68%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BadukPop Go sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Dominion sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BadukPop Go against 4.9 for Dominion. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.1K and 5.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of BadukPop Go's written reviews are positive against 68% of Dominion's.

BadukPop Go ships an update every 2 months, Dominion every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BadukPop Go | Dominion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badukpop-go/id1472684271/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominion/id1476461085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 5.1K |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 423 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CorePlane Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472684270) | [Temple Gates Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190675051) |

## What reviewers say

### BadukPop Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badukpop-go/id1472684271)

Learn the ancient board game Go with interactive lessons, daily puzzles, and AI opponents. Play against players worldwide and track your progress. Suitable for all skill levels, from beginner to professional.

**Highlights:** Interactive Go lessons for all levels, Over 4,000 Go problems (Tsumego), Play against AI opponents of varying strengths, Online play with global leaderboard, Correspondence games with friends, Automatic scoring for online games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BadukPop Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| BadukPop Pro (1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |
| Pack of BadukPop Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of BadukPop Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of BadukPop Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of BadukPop Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of BadukPop Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Beginner-friendly
- 🚀 Excellent learning tools
- 💡 Great for practicing and improving
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful tutorials and explanations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 AI resigns too early
- 🔒 Paywall for advanced features
- 🐛 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 🐛 Lack of explanations for puzzle solutions

**Reported bugs**

- Paid subscription not working as expected
- Notifications causing music playback issues

**Requested features**

- More detailed explanations for puzzles and lessons
- Ability to review past games
- Option to disable AI resignations
- Improved matchmaking system


### Dominion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominion/id1476461085)

Build a powerful deck to expand your kingdom and earn victory points in this acclaimed deck-building strategy game. Explore vast card combinations, compete against AI or other players online, and enjoy endless replayability with numerous expansions.

**Highlights:** Deck-building mechanics, Kingdom expansion, AI opponent, Online multiplayer, Daily puzzles, Cross-platform play, Expansion packs

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alchemy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Intrigue | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cornucopia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Guilds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seaside | $9.99 | one-time |
| Renaissance | $9.99 | one-time |
| Menagerie | $9.99 | one-time |
| Prosperity | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dark Ages | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adventures | $9.99 | one-time |
| Empires | $9.99 | one-time |
| Plunder | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nocturne | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rising Sun | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hinterlands | $9.99 | one-time |
| Launch Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Expansion Bundle | $109.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎮 Faithful adaptation of the board game
- 👍 Challenging AI opponents
- 🎨 Great visual design and animations
- 📱 Convenient mobile experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. crashes, card interactions not working as expected)
- 🤖 Inconsistent or overpowered AI behavior
- 💰 Expensive expansion packs
- 🕰️ Slow animation speed for AI turns
- 🔀 Lack of customization options (e.g. disabling certain cards, saving game setups)

**Reported bugs**

- Possession card not working correctly
- Victory points not displayed properly
- Inability to rejoin games after server disconnects

**Requested features**

- Ability to select specific card sets for randomized games
- Option to complete games against AI when opponents forfeit
- More detailed game statistics and player history tracking
- Improved matchmaking filters for online play
- Shareable in-app purchases for family members


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BadukPop Go free?

BadukPop Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dominion free?

Dominion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BadukPop Go or Dominion?

Dominion is rated higher. BadukPop Go averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Dominion averages 4.9 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do BadukPop Go or Dominion have ads?

Neither BadukPop Go nor Dominion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BadukPop Go or Dominion?

BadukPop Go ships an update every 2 months, and Dominion every 5 days. Most recently, BadukPop Go was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dominion on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*