# BadukPop Go vs XII Scripta (AG)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BadukPop Go at 77% against XII Scripta (AG)'s 0%. BadukPop Go also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 8). XII Scripta (AG)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BadukPop Go sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and XII Scripta (AG) sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BadukPop Go holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BadukPop Go has 7.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of BadukPop Go's written reviews are positive against 0% of XII Scripta (AG)'s.

BadukPop Go ships an update every 2 months, XII Scripta (AG) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BadukPop Go | XII Scripta (AG) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badukpop-go/id1472684271/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xii-scripta-ag/id1495584134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CorePlane Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472684270) | [Sullivan Bousiniere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455653920) |

## 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


### XII Scripta (AG)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xii-scripta-ag/id1495584134)

Experience forgotten ancient board games brought to life with modern app design. Play against AI, friends, or global players online and offline. Collect unique game pieces and enjoy cloud saves across multiple titles.

**Highlights:** Play against AI, friends, and global players, Online and offline gameplay, Collectible boards, pieces, and dice, Challenges with rule variants, Free cloud save across the collection, Supports multiple languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mortal to Heroic Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heroic to Divine Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Artifact | $0.99 | one-time |
| AG+ Mortal Edition | $1.99 | one-time |
| XII Scripta Mortal Edition | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mortal to Divine Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| AG Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| AG+ Heroic Edition | $2.99 | one-time |
| XII Scripta Heroic Edition | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skeletton Key | $2.99 | one-time |
| AG+ Divine Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| XII Scripta Divine Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| 75 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BadukPop Go free?

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

### Is XII Scripta (AG) free?

XII Scripta (AG) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BadukPop Go or XII Scripta (AG)?

BadukPop Go is rated higher. BadukPop Go averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while XII Scripta (AG) averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do BadukPop Go or XII Scripta (AG) have ads?

XII Scripta (AG) shows ads; BadukPop Go does not.

### Which is updated more often, BadukPop Go or XII Scripta (AG)?

BadukPop Go ships an update every 2 months, and XII Scripta (AG) every 2 weeks. Most recently, BadukPop Go was updated on October 18, 2026 and XII Scripta (AG) on October 8, 2026.

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