Comparison

Black & White Go vs Numoku

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

Head to head
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 • 9Ɨ9, 13Ɨ13 and 19Ɨ19 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.

About

Numoku

Features
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Numoku brings the satisfying feel of a physical wooden sliding puzzle with your fingers. Slide tiles with a natural swipe gesture, arrange numbers in order, and feel every move with real haptic feedback — just like holding the real toy in your hands. THE CLASSIC GAME The sliding puzzle (also known as the 15-puzzle or 24-puzzle) is one of the world's most beloved brain teasers. Numoku captures its tactile charm with a gorgeous wooden board design, smooth spring animations, and authentic sounds that make every slide feel real. SWIPE TO SLIDE — IT FEELS NATURAL Swipe any tile toward the empty space to move it. The tiles respond with spring physics, subtle drag feedback, and a satisfying "thunk" when they land. It feels exactly like pushing a real wooden tile. MULTIPLE GRID SIZES • 3Ɨ3 (8-puzzle) — Quick challenge, great for beginners • 4Ɨ4 (15-puzzle) — The classic, beloved worldwide • 5Ɨ5 (24-puzzle) — Expert level, deeply satisfying to solve BEAUTIFUL THEMES • Walnut, Maple, Bamboo, and Slate board themes • Numbers, Emoji, Animals, Letters, Dice Dots, and Color tiles • Every theme adapts the entire app — board, tiles, backgrounds, and the home screen SMART FEATURES • Hint system — highlights the next tile to move • Undo — step back any mistake • AI Solver — watch the A* algorithm solve any puzzle automatically • Ghost Tile — faint overlay shows where each tile belongs • Progress bar — see how close you are at a glance • Efficiency stars — 1-3 stars based on how close you were to the optimal solution EXCITING GAME MODES • Classic — solve at your own pace, no pressure • Timed — race against a countdown • Move Limit — solve within a set number of moves • Daily Challenge — one global puzzle per day, build your streak TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Best scores per grid size and mode • Speed progression chart across your last 10 solves • Full game history with mode, theme, and date • Daily challenge calendar and streak counter FIRST-RUN TUTORIAL A friendly 5-page illustrated onboarding with live animated demos teaches you the swipe controls, game goal, hints, undo, and game modes — new players are playing confidently within 60 seconds.

Screenshots

Black & White Go4 screens
Numoku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Black & White Go at none against Numoku's 1. Black & White Go also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Numoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Black & White Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Black & White Go versus Numoku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlack & White GoNumoku
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTB SOFT(SK)Hardeep Kumar Sah

In-app purchases

None

Black & White Go

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Numoku

One-time1
  • Master NUMOKU$1.99

Questions

Is Black & White Go free?
Black & White Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Numoku free?
Numoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Black & White Go or Numoku have ads?
Neither Black & White Go nor Numoku shows ads.

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