BadukPop Go vs ™ Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BadukPop Go
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.
- 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
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This app is for Go players of any level, from beginner to professional. Learn how to play the ancient board game Go - also known as Igo (囲碁), Baduk (바둑), or Weiqi (圍棋) - with a fun, interactive tutorial. Sharpen your Go skills with daily random Go problems (Tsumego) at your choice of difficulty. Play Go against a variety of AI opponents, each with its own unique playing style and strength. Enjoy correspondence games with your friends, and challenge other players around the world! • Includes over 4,000 Go problems (Tsumego) curated by pro Go players • Play with quirky AI opponents ranging in strength from 20 Kyu (beginner) to 7+ Dan (professional) • Compete with players around the world on the online Go leaderboard • Improve your Go and Tsumego knowledge with interactive Go lessons • Track your progress with a customized leaderboard for you and your friends LESSONS • Includes a range of fully interactive lessons from beginner to advanced level • Learn the basic rules of Go in just a few minutes • Get familiar with Go problems with step-by-step beginner lessons • Dig deeper into Go tactics like eye shapes, Ko, and shortage of liberties • Master advanced techniques for Tsumego problems like under-the-stones Tesuji and multi-step Ko GO PROBLEMS (Tsumego) • Play Life and Death, Tesuji, or Endgame problems • Rated mode tracks your skill level automatically • When you answer correctly, your rating rises and you face more difficult problems • If you make mistakes, your rating falls and you'll get easier problems • Use Practice mode to try Tsumego problems at your own choice of difficulty • Global leaderboard shows top players by Tsumego rating and problem practice points AI PLAY • Play Go on boards up to 19x19 with a variety of AI opponents • Includes weaker opponents for new Go players to practice with • Also includes a full-power neural-network AI that plays at human professional level ONLINE PLAY • Use "Automatch" to instantly play against a Go opponent near your own skill level • Play correspondence games with your friends on any board size: 9x9, 13x13, or 19x19! • Scoring is fully automatic, using advanced Go AI. There is no need to mark stones manually. HEAR FROM REAL STUDENTS: "I always wanted to learn to play Go and never found a time for it. Then after watching the documentary AlphaGo, I went searching and found this great app. The lessons and puzzles were exactly what I was hoping to find. This app has turned out to be exactly what I needed to help start my journey in Go. Thank you." "Fun app, and excellent for learning this fascinating game. Thanks developers." "It's the best app for Go that I've seen so far." Terms of Service: https://badukpop.com/terms Questions? Reach out to us at support@badukpop.com. Happy Go practice! Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS) Age Rating: 3+
™ Go
Experience the ancient strategy game of Go on your mobile device. Play on various board sizes against AI or friends, with features like undo, saving games, and a global leaderboard. Master your skills with diverse AI levels and timed matches.
- Multiple board sizes (9x9, 13x13, 19x19)
- Play against AI or friends
- Undo moves
- Save and load games
- Global leaderboard
- Timed matches
- Diverse AI difficulty levels
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Discover Go Like Never Before! Welcome to a world where strategy and skill meet in the ancient game of Go, now available at your fingertips. Simple, elegant, and endlessly engaging, our mobile app makes mastering this classic game both accessible and enjoyable. Play Your Way Choose from a variety of board sizes, including the traditional 19x19 grid, as well as smaller 9x9 and 13x13 options, perfect for quick games or honing your skills. Every match, whether against our finely tuned AI or a friend, offers a new opportunity to learn, grow and win. Features You’ll Love: Easy Undos: Take back moves and refine your strategy. Global Leaderboard: See how you stack up against players around the world. Share Games: Easily share your favorite matches with friends. Save/Load: Pick up your game right where you left off, anytime, anywhere. Diverse AI Levels: From beginner to expert, enjoy matches that suit your skill level. Timed Matches: Put your quick thinking to the test. Join the World of Go There’s a whole world of strategy waiting for you. With clean graphics, smooth gameplay, and intuitive features, getting into Go has never been easier or more enjoyable. Dive in, and discover the rich, rewarding game that has captivated minds for centuries. Download the app today. Your journey into the intricate and fascinating world of Go starts now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BadukPop Go at 77% against ™ Go's 27%. BadukPop Go also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 458). ™ Go's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. BadukPop Go sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and ™ Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 6.8K ratings behind it against 458, 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 27% of ™ Go's.
BadukPop Go ships an update every 2 months, ™ Go weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BadukPop Go | ™ Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.8K ratings) — better | 4.5 (458 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 27.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K — better | 458 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CorePlane Inc. | VM Mobile Team |
Customer experience
BadukPop Go
™ Go
Bugs and requests
BadukPop Go
Reported bugs
2 issues- Paid subscription not working as expected
- Notifications causing music playback issues
Requested features
4 requests- More detailed explanations for puzzles and lessons
- Ability to review past games
- Option to disable AI resignations
- Improved matchmaking system
™ Go
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BadukPop Go
- BadukPop Pro$6.991 Month
- BadukPop Pro (1 Year)$49.991 Year
- Pack of BadukPop Coins$0.99
- Pack of BadukPop Coins$4.99
- Pack of BadukPop Coins$9.99
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- Pack of BadukPop Coins$19.99
- Pack of BadukPop Coins$39.99
™ Go
- Premium$3.99








