Black & White Go vs Simply Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline AI engine (KataGo)
- Player vs AI mode
- Player vs Player mode
- AI vs AI mode
- Position analysis
- Replay mode
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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.
Simply Go
Learn and play the ancient board game of Go offline. Practice on different board sizes against an AI, play with friends locally, and access beginner lessons. All your game data is stored on your device, ensuring privacy and no internet connection is needed.
- Offline play
- AI opponent (KataGo)
- Multiple board sizes (9x9, 13x13, 19x19)
- Local face-to-face multiplayer
- Beginner lessons
- SGF record organization
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Learn and play Go entirely offline. Start 9x9, 13x13, or 19x19 games against a local KataGo-powered opponent, play face to face, follow beginner lessons, review positions, and organize SGF records. Simply Go keeps every game and setting on your device—no account, ads, analytics, tracking, cloud sync, or network connection required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Simply Go at 13.0 against Black & White Go's 15.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Black & White Go | Simply Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TB SOFT(SK) | 佩馨 金 |
In-app purchases
Black & White Go
No in-app purchases
Simply Go
No in-app purchases
