# Light GO 9x vs Go Game Connect

The clearest difference is rating: Go Game Connect at 5.0 against Light GO 9x's 2.9. Light GO 9x's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 45 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light GO 9x sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Go Game Connect sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Go Game Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light GO 9x has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Light GO 9x ships an update every 6 weeks, Go Game Connect every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light GO 9x | Go Game Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-go-9x/id522237004/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-game-connect/id1385361527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 45 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CHIA HO KUO](https://appshunter.io/developer/433588685) | [Peter Kramer](https://appshunter.io/developer/348619994) |

## What reviewers say

### Light GO 9x

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-go-9x/id522237004)

This is a simple 9x9 strategy board game that is easy to learn. It offers multiple ways to play, including against a computer, a local opponent, or players worldwide via Game Center. Track your progress with leaderboards and achievements.

**Highlights:** 9x9 game board, Computer opponent, Two-player mode, Online multiplayer via Game Center, Leaderboards, Achievements, Audio on/off switch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record Function | $0.99 | one-time |


### Go Game Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-game-connect/id1385361527)

Play the ancient game of Go with friends on your iPhone or iPad. Connect two devices locally via WiFi or remotely using Game Center for real-time play. Features include adjustable board sizes, handicap stones, and automatic scoring.

**Highlights:** Play Go on iPhone and iPad, Local WiFi or Game Center connection, Adjustable board sizes (19x19, 13x13, 9x9), Handicap stone selection, Automatic capture and illegal move detection, Scoring for territories and captured stones, Voice and text chat via Game Center

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| package of 3,000 Go stones | $0.99 | one-time |
| package of 10,000 Go stones | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light GO 9x free?

Light GO 9x is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Go Game Connect free?

Go Game Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light GO 9x or Go Game Connect?

Go Game Connect is rated higher. Light GO 9x averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Go Game Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Light GO 9x or Go Game Connect have ads?

Neither Light GO 9x nor Go Game Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light GO 9x or Go Game Connect?

Light GO 9x ships an update every 6 weeks, and Go Game Connect every 45 months. Most recently, Light GO 9x was updated on November 1, 2026 and Go Game Connect on November 2, 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.*