Comparison

Light GO 9x vs Dango

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

Head to head
About

Light GO 9x

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
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* It is a simple GO game(9 x 9). It is easy to play. It provides Game Center Network Battle. * To avoid the argument, App check the dead stones that not be captured after game over. * The icon below the word "NOW" shows whose turn and the piece used. * To provide the diversified playing methods and different settings below: -Computer- Your opponent is the computer. This is a practice for you. The computer makes the first move. -2 Players- Your opponent is another person. The black player makes the first move. -Network- Game Center matches the two players and computer decides the colors. You can play with all players of the world. (Please join Game Center at first.) -Leaderboards- Game Center saves the result of the games including the wins, draws and defeats of the players, and provides the Leaderboards. -Achievements- Game Center saves the players’ “Points” and provides the achievements. -Audio Switch- Turn on/off audio. * The point formula for Achievements: 1 win=3 score, 1 draw=1 score, 1 defeat=-1 score, ten scores=1 point, points=(wins x 3 + draws - defeats) / 10 * The player who exits game before game over loses the game at the network mode. * The more explanations please refer to the Readme of the app or APP Support.

About

Dango

Engage in the strategic board game of Go anytime, anywhere. Challenge players globally, test your skills against AI, or spectate professional matches. Customize your experience with beautiful themes and connect with a vibrant community.

Highlights
  • Online Go matches
  • Play with friends
  • AI opponents with adjustable difficulty
  • Spectate professional games
  • Customizable themes
  • Search and connect with players
Features
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Dango, a powerful mobile Go (Weiqi, Baduk) app that allows you to enjoy the game of Go anytime, anywhere. With Dango, you have a complete Go experience in the palm of your hand. Key Features: Online Go: Play Go matches in real-time, anytime, and anywhere. Challenge players from around the world and showcase your strategic prowess. Play with Friends: Invite your friends to engage in exciting Go matches and experience the joy of playing together. AI Opponents: Test your skills against powerful AI opponents. Choose from various difficulty levels to challenge yourself and improve your gameplay. Multiple Accounts: Manage multiple accounts effortlessly. Switch between different accounts and keep track of your progress. Spectate Games: Watch thrilling Go matches between top players. Learn from their techniques and strategies to enhance your own gameplay. Beautiful Themes: Customize your gaming experience with a variety of visually stunning themes. Personalize the game board and make it truly yours. Search Other Players: Explore the Go community and connect with fellow enthusiasts. It can be used as an OGS app and supports most OGS features. Whether you want to immerse yourself in a challenging game of Go, compete with friends, or enjoy the thrill of spectating top-notch matches, Dango is the Go app for you. Download Dango now and embark on your journey to become a Go master! Privacy Policy: https://dangoapp.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://dangoapp.com/terms https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Light GO 9x4 screens
Dango4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dango at 82% against Light GO 9x's 25%. Dango also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Light GO 9x's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Light GO 9x sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dango sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dango holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Light GO 9x's written reviews are positive against 82% of Dango's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light GO 9x ships an update every 6 weeks, Dango weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Light GO 9x versus Dango: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight GO 9xDango
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (7 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHIA HO KUOODYSS LTD

Customer experience

Light GO 9x

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Dango

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Light GO 9x

One-time1
  • Record Function$0.99
3 purchases

Dango

Subscriptions3
  • L1$1.991 Month
  • L2$4.991 Month
  • L3$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Light GO 9x free?
Light GO 9x is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dango free?
Dango is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Light GO 9x or Dango?
Dango is rated higher. Light GO 9x averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Dango averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Light GO 9x or Dango have ads?
Neither Light GO 9x nor Dango shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Light GO 9x or Dango?
Light GO 9x ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dango weekly. Most recently, Light GO 9x was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dango on November 4, 2026.

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