Comparison

PANDANET(Go) vs Stone Grid

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

Head to head
About

PANDANET(Go)

Play, view, and learn the ancient strategy game of Go on your mobile device. Connect with a global community, watch professional matches, and improve your skills with daily challenges and archived games.

Highlights
  • Real-time game viewing and play
  • Watch professional Go matches
  • Daily Go trivia questions
  • Social networking features
  • Match history and archives
  • Automated opponent matching
Features
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At long last, a free iOS-compatible Go app is now available through Pandanet! Approximately 80 thousand members from more than 150 countries use the Pandanet Go Match website and its world-class online Go Salon. Go is gaining popularity around the world as a "mind game," and now Pandanet brings it to your fingertips to be enjoyed at home or "on the go." == App Features == [Game Viewing] This feature allows you to display a list of users currently in rooms, view matches in real time, etc. If you have a Pandanet account already, you can play games. At least 1,000 members are logged in at all times, allowing you to play or view Go matches 24 hours a day, every day of the year. A perfect way to wile the time during commutes to work or school. Plus a reliable, patented rating system allows you to match up with anyone, regardless of skill differences, under the appropriate handicaps to even out the playing field. -------- [Pro Games] This feature enables you to view live or archived title matches between top professional Go players, including the Qisheng, Meijin, Honinbo, Oza, Gosei, and Judan matches. Various other professional matches, Pair Go championship games, and even amateur tournaments are available for live or archival viewing as well. -------- [News / Streaming] Go has been gaining worldwide popularity as an international "mind game". Pandanet features a stream of relevant, up-to-date Go-related information, including professional title match and amateur match information in real time. -------- [Invitation] Pressing "Invitation" at the bottom of the screen will display a list of potential opponents who you can invite to play in a match. You can also select "Any player", which has the computer automatically match you with an opponent who meets your conditions. Checking the "Received" box shows invitations received from other players, and checking the "Sent" box shows you details for invitations that you've sent out. -------- [Question-a-day] A question is asked each day, covering various genres. Questions are updated on a daily basis, allowing you to answer at your own leisure. Answering a little each day will surely improve your playing skills. -------- [Net Social Plaza] - Pandanet offers a "Social Plaza" (SNS) feature that includes the following services: - The option to view your own match history and records. - The option to join a community that interests you, and to socialize with other community members by posting on a forum and sending messages. -------- [Archive] Every match you've played can be saved to the software. You can also enter your own game records to store them, enter a variation diagram, etc. so that you can look through past matches anywhere at any time. -------- [Settings] You can change the following settings, or check app controls here. == Content unrelated to matches == - Account - Change status - Set info - Move room + Match-related content + - Show coordinates - Change autoplay speed - Confirm moves - Zoom out after move - Adjust volume * Layout features such as stones and boards can be customized in the iPad version. -------- == Intro to Pandanet Events & Tournaments == Pandanet holds a variety of Go tournaments and events. (1) SportAccord-Pandanet Cup Online Go Tournament The "SportAccord Go Online Tournament" and "Pandanet Cup Internet World Amateur Go Tournament" were combined to form this large-scale internet world Go tournament. It's held for classes ranging from indiscriminate to C Class, and awesome prizes are awarded to the champions in each class. Participation is free, so please take advantage of this unique opportunity to compete with Go fans from around the world. (2) Pandanet Go European Team Championship Five players, each representing a European country, play in team competition. (3) Pandanet-AGA City League Five players, each representing an American city, play in team competition. (Many more events are available as well. Check the website for details.) --------

About

Stone Grid

Features
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Stone Grid - Gomoku is a clean and focused Gomoku board game. Play on both 15x15 and 19x19 boards and connect exactly five stones in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally before your opponent. Challenge the AI, play with a friend on the same device, and enjoy a classic strategy board game experience designed for both casual and competitive players. Features * Play against AI — choose difficulty before each match * Beginner mode — highlights must-block positions to avoid losing * Multiple AI difficulty levels * Local 2-player mode on one device * 15x15 and 19x19 boards * Blind mode with glass stones (last move stays visible) * Zoom in/out support * Undo and restart controls * Hint support * Winning line highlight * Sound and haptic feedback * Multiple language support * Optional one-time purchase to remove banner ads

Screenshots

PANDANET(Go)4 screens
Stone Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PANDANET(Go) at none against Stone Grid's shown. PANDANET(Go) also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Stone Grid's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. PANDANET(Go) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stone Grid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PANDANET(Go) ships an update every 2 months, Stone Grid every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PANDANET(Go) versus Stone Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPANDANET(Go)Stone Grid
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPANDANET Inc.SeungHoon Kam

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PANDANET(Go)

One-time1
  • 30 Days Registration$17.99
1 purchases

Stone Grid

One-time1
  • Remove Banner Ads$2.99

Questions

Is PANDANET(Go) free?
PANDANET(Go) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stone Grid free?
Stone Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PANDANET(Go) or Stone Grid have ads?
Stone Grid shows ads; PANDANET(Go) does not.
Which is updated more often, PANDANET(Go) or Stone Grid?
PANDANET(Go) ships an update every 2 months, and Stone Grid every 3 days. Most recently, PANDANET(Go) was updated on October 23, 2026 and Stone Grid on October 25, 2026.

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