Comparison

Light GO 9x vs The World Go

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

The World Go

Engage in the ancient strategy game of Go with players worldwide. Practice against AI, watch master games, and connect with friends. Features unique board themes and a robust ranking system.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer matches
  • AI practice modes
  • Watch master games
  • Friend match system
  • Customizable board themes
  • Automated scoring
  • User ranking system
Features
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This game is a Go game that can be played by online. This app has been in service since January 2015. More than 10,000 players use this app every day. 1. Play online with players around the world 2. Watching Go Masters' Play 3. Play directly with your friends as a friend add function 4. Watch the your record and send to friends it. 5. Free artificial intelligence to play from level 10 to level 1 6. A set of unique board themes provided in addition to the default board. 7. Title and title match system for high level users 8. Automated House counting System 9. Ban on bad users with manner index system Just enter your old nickname and password at welcome popup. It supports the practice with a low level GO AI for beginners. If you want to learn Go, here you can play with a lot of different levels of strong players.

Screenshots

Light GO 9x4 screens
The World Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The World Go at 4.5 against Light GO 9x's 2.9. The World Go also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 25%). 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, update cadence and ads 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 The World Go sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The World Go holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Light GO 9x's written reviews are positive against 52% of The World Go's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light GO 9x ships an update every 6 weeks, The World Go every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Light GO 9x versus The World Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight GO 9xThe World Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (7 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews51.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
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 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHIA HO KUOMasterGames

Customer experience

Light GO 9x

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

The World Go

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative42.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Light GO 9x

One-time1
  • Record Function$0.99
4 purchases

The World Go

One-time4
  • GO Gold 10$2.99
  • GO Gold 20$6.99
  • GO Gold 70$19.99
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  • GO Gold 120$34.99

Questions

Is Light GO 9x free?
Light GO 9x is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The World Go free?
The World Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Light GO 9x or The World Go?
The World Go is rated higher. Light GO 9x averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while The World Go averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Light GO 9x or The World Go have ads?
Neither Light GO 9x nor The World Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Light GO 9x or The World Go?
Light GO 9x ships an update every 6 weeks, and The World Go every 2 months. Most recently, Light GO 9x was updated on October 23, 2026 and The World Go on November 1, 2026.

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