Comparison

Black & White Go vs 한수바둑

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 • 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.

About

한수바둑

Features
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한수바둑은 기기에서 직접 실행되는 KataGo AI와 대국하며 바둑 실력을 키울 수 있는 앱입니다. 주요 기능 • 9·13·19줄 바둑판과 단계별 AI 대국 • AI가 추천하는 ‘한수’와 현재 형세 분석 • 대국 종료 후 주요 장면 복기와 AI 코칭 • 사활·포석·끝내기 훈련 • 온라인 이용자 대국과 레이팅 • 이어하기와 기보 저장 무료로 이용할 수 있으며, 한수 프리미엄 구독 시 광고 없이 AI 한수를 무제한으로 이용할 수 있습니다. 개인정보처리방침: https://hansubaduk-app.web.app/privacy.html 이용약관(EULA): https://hansubaduk-app.web.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Black & White Go4 screens
한수바둑4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Black & White Go at none against 한수바둑's shown. 한수바둑's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Black & White Go ships an update every 2 months, 한수바둑 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Black & White Go versus 한수바둑: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlack & White Go한수바둑
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTB SOFT(SK)dowan kim

In-app purchases

None

Black & White Go

No in-app purchases

None

한수바둑

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Black & White Go free?
Black & White Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 한수바둑 free?
한수바둑 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Black & White Go or 한수바둑 have ads?
한수바둑 shows ads; Black & White Go does not.
Which is updated more often, Black & White Go or 한수바둑?
Black & White Go ships an update every 2 months, and 한수바둑 every 2 days. Most recently, Black & White Go was updated on October 10, 2026 and 한수바둑 on October 8, 2026.

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