Comparison

Goban3D vs Custom Accessible Othello

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

Head to head
About

Goban3D

Experience the ancient game of Go with stunning 3D visuals or a clean 2D interface. Play against the world's strongest AI offline, challenge friends online via Game Center, or enjoy local matches on a single device. Offers extensive accessibility features for all players.

Highlights
  • Play Go in 3D or 2D
  • Offline AI play with KataGo
  • Online matches with friends
  • Local pass-and-play mode
  • Multiple board sizes (9x9, 13x13, 19x19)
  • Extensive accessibility features
  • Customizable board and stone textures
Features
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Goban3D brings the ancient game of Go — also known as 囲碁 (igo), 바둑 (baduk), or 圍棋 (wéiqí) — to iPhone and iPad. Play on a beautifully rendered 3D goban or switch instantly to a clean 2D board. Local matches, private online games with friends via Game Center requested matches, and the world's strongest Go AI, KataGo, all in one app. Whether you've never placed a stone before, want a private match with a friend or club-mate, or are ready to test your skills against the strongest Go engine on the planet — Goban3D is for you. KATAGO AI (FREE, 100% OFFLINE) • The world's strongest open-source Go engine, running natively on Apple Silicon — no internet, no account, no data sent anywhere. The AI is fully on-device • Board sizes 9×9, 13×13, and 19×19 • 26 skill levels: 20 Kyu (complete beginner) through 5 Dan, plus full-strength AI for serious study • Weaker levels use KataGo's Human-style network (trained on human games) so the AI plays like a real person at your rank — not a crippled superhuman • Full-strength mode runs the latest strongest KataGo network published on katagotraining.org as of 15 April 2026 • There's an old Go proverb: "Lose your first 50 games as quickly as possible." Start on 9×9 at 20 Kyu — after 2 or 3 games, winning comes easier than you might think. Each time you win, raise the skill by 1 or 2. KataGo is the best Go teacher ever built, and it speaks every language ONLINE PLAY WITH FRIENDS • Private matches over Game Center with people already in your contacts • Invite a specific friend — no public matchmaking, no strangers • All online games are untimed — take your time and enjoy the game LOCAL PLAY • Two players on one device, pass-and-play • Board sizes: 9×9, 13×13, 19×19 • Handicap stones (0–9) with automatic komi adjustment • Japanese scoring with 6.5 komi — mark dead stones, confirm the score • Untimed by default — take your time and enjoy the game BOARD & VISUALS • 3D board powered by RealityKit — physically-based materials, 60 fps animations for every placement and capture • Instant 2D mode in SwiftUI for low-power play • 4 board textures, 8 stone textures, multiple ground and gridline options — all free • Haptic feedback and authentic wooden stone sound effects • NHK broadcast-style move announcements with optional Go terminology (atari, tsuke, hane, nobi...) ACCESSIBILITY — GO FOR EVERYONE Goban3D makes Go genuinely accessible — across ability, skill level, device, region, and language. No other Go app on the App Store declares any accessibility features. Goban3D has 100% coverage across all seven Apple categories: VoiceOver with full board-position labels, Voice Control, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, Reduce Transparency, Sufficient Contrast, and Differentiate Without Color. The app starts in 2D by default, and the 2D SwiftUI board is where the full accessibility stack lives — including complete VoiceOver board navigation. When VoiceOver is on, the 3D toggle is disabled to keep the accessible experience front and centre. A dedicated high-contrast mode and adjustable grid-line thickness help players with low vision. DEVICES • Also runs on Mac and visionOS via "Designed for iPad" • Minimap on smaller iPhones ensures every intersection meets Apple's 44pt minimum tap target, even on 19×19 Free to play, with gameplay that is always ad-free. A brief ad appears on launch and just before scoring mode, so your time on the board is never interrupted. Remove all ads with an optional yearly subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://goban3d.com/en-US/privacy.html

About

Custom Accessible Othello

Features
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Discover a New Twist on a Classic with Our Othello Game! Dive into the strategic world of Othello like never before with our all-new Othello game, now featuring custom board sizes and shapes! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or a curious beginner, our app offers endless hours of intellectual challenge and entertainment. Why Our Othello Game Stands Out: Customizable Boards: Bored with the standard 8x8 board? Spice up your gameplay with a variety of board sizes and unique shapes. Experiment with different configurations and discover new strategies. Stunning Graphics: Enjoy a visually stunning interface with crisp graphics and smooth animations. Our intuitive design ensures a seamless gaming experience on both mobile and tablet devices. with accessibility built in from inception for the blind / vi community. Features: Custom Board Sizes and Shapes: From traditional to innovative, choose from a variety of board configurations. Stunning Visuals: Clean, modern design with beautiful graphics. accessible with Voice Over As ever all insults to: info@woodsideapps.com

Screenshots

Goban3D3 screens
Custom Accessible Othello3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Goban3D at Free against Custom Accessible Othello's $0.99. Custom Accessible Othello's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On ads 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

Goban3D is free to download; Custom Accessible Othello costs $0.99 up front. Goban3D sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. Custom Accessible Othello asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Goban3D ships an update every 4 days, Custom Accessible Othello every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Goban3D versus Custom Accessible Othello: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoban3DCustom Accessible Othello
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam GibbonsJohn Sturt

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Goban3D

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads (Yearly)$7.991 Year
None

Custom Accessible Othello

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Goban3D free?
Goban3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Custom Accessible Othello free?
Custom Accessible Othello costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Goban3D or Custom Accessible Othello have ads?
Neither Goban3D nor Custom Accessible Othello shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goban3D or Custom Accessible Othello?
Goban3D ships an update every 4 days, and Custom Accessible Othello every 2 days. Most recently, Goban3D was updated on October 15, 2026 and Custom Accessible Othello on October 20, 2026.

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