# Little Go vs Piccolo

The clearest difference is rating: Piccolo at 4.7 against Little Go's 3.3. Piccolo also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 50%). Little Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Piccolo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Little Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

Piccolo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Piccolo has 661 ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Little Go's written reviews are positive against 77% of Piccolo's.

Little Go ships an update every 4 months, Piccolo every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Little Go | Piccolo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-go/id490753989/reviews) | **[4.7 (661 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccolo-othello/id1561230039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **661** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Naf Moser](https://appshunter.io/developer/490753992) | [Symbolic Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/613116232) |

## What reviewers say

### Little Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-go/id490753989)

Play the strategic game of Go on your iPhone or iPad. Challenge a human opponent or test your skills against a powerful AI. Customize game settings, analyze moves, and save your progress.

**Highlights:** Multiple board sizes (7x7 to 19x19), Play against AI or human opponent, Adjustable AI strength, Score calculation (area/territory), Handicap stone placement, Customizable rulesets, Save and load games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Free and open source
- 🎮 Excellent AI engine
- 🎛️ Highly customizable settings
- 🆓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Pleasant graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Unclear interface
- 🕹️ Difficult to place stones
- 📈 Very difficult for beginners
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 AI can be too strong

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot pass to end the game
- Human player cannot place stones (sometimes)
- AI makes illegal moves
- AI resigns too early
- Undo button glitches

**Requested features**

- Add a tutorial for beginners
- Improve UI clarity and intuitiveness
- Add a demo board for teaching
- Add a rematch option
- Add Game Center support for turn-based matches


### Piccolo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccolo-othello/id1561230039)

Experience the classic strategy board game with a powerful AI and a polished interface. Customize your game with beautiful themes, play online with friends or strangers, and enjoy a seamless experience across devices. Includes fun iMessage stickers.

**Highlights:** Strong, customizable AI engine, Polished native user interface, Variety of beautiful themes, Local and online multiplayer, Automatic game saves and move undo, iMessage stickers

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Pack: Around the World | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pack: Great Painters | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful and simple UI
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Challenging AI opponents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty balancing issues (too easy or too hard)
- 🤔 Lack of online multiplayer
- 🤔 No option to undo moves
- 🤔 Unclear win/loss indication at the end of games

**Reported bugs**

- AI getting extra moves in certain situations
- Settings button not functioning properly
- Game freezing or crashing on some devices
- Inconsistent piece size on different screen sizes

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer mode
- Implement an undo move feature
- Add a tutorial or tips section for new players
- Introduce a 'watch AI vs AI' mode
- Allow customization of game board and piece themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Little Go free?

Little Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Piccolo free?

Piccolo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Little Go or Piccolo?

Piccolo is rated higher. Little Go averages 3.3 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Piccolo averages 4.7 from 661 ratings.

### Do Little Go or Piccolo have ads?

Neither Little Go nor Piccolo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Little Go or Piccolo?

Little Go ships an update every 4 months, and Piccolo every 4 days. Most recently, Little Go was updated on November 1, 2026 and Piccolo on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*