Comparison

GoMate vs 围棋GO

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

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GoMate

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Play Go against AI at every level, from Beginner Coach up to Max AI, then review the game and check the score estimate. The KataGo engine runs right on your phone: no account, no internet, and it works offline. New players get an opponent that won’t overwhelm them; stronger players get one that pushes back. OPPONENTS, FROM COACH TO MAX AI • Beginner Coach: the lowest level, but every move is the one that keeps the game closest to 50/50, so you have room to practice • 15 kyu, amateur dan levels, pro dan levels, then Super AI and Max AI: one app that goes from first games to dan strength • 9×9, 13×13 and 19×19 boards, with Chinese or Japanese rules • Adjustable handicap and komi, with a one-tap reset to the default komi • Want White? Switch before the first move DURING A GAME • Coach toggle: turn it on for a win rate bar, candidate moves and hints, or off for a clean board • Undo, Estimate, Pass and Game Over are always one tap away • At the end, the result and each side’s score come from the engine’s margin; switch between Area and Territory counting • Save the game to Records. Leave mid-game and tap Resume Last Game to pick up where you stopped REVIEW AFTER THE GAME • Step forward and back, or drag the slider to any move • A win rate chart shows where the game turned, with good moves and questionable moves marked on the board and the chart • Estimate shows Black and White territory; switch between Black view and White view • Import SGF records and let the AI analyze them, with progress shown as it goes • Rename or delete any record WHAT’S FREE, WHAT’S PAID Free: every opponent level except Beginner Coach, plus handicap, komi, coach hints and win rate, undo, estimate, scoring, record management, SGF import and analysis, and review. No limits on games, no ads. You can play a full game, save it and review it without paying. Paid: only the Beginner Coach opponent needs unlocking. Choose Lifetime (pay once, keep it forever, no renewal) or Yearly (renews every year, cancel anytime). Beginner Coach games you already saved can still be viewed and reviewed, and an unfinished one can still be finished, even when it’s locked. Yearly is an auto-renewing subscription: payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase, and it renews automatically within 24 hours before the period ends unless you cancel beforehand under Subscriptions in your system Settings. PRIVACY No account, no internet, no data collected. Your records and settings stay on your phone. Terms of Use (Apple’s standard EULA): Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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围棋GO

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欢迎来到《围棋GO》! 在这款应用中,您可以随时随地体验到最纯粹的围棋乐趣。无论您是刚刚接触围棋的初学者,还是希望磨练棋艺的高手,这里都有适合您的挑战。 主要功能: 智能AI对战:内置多种难度的AI对手,从随机应对到策略思考,陪伴您从入门到精通。 精美画面:采用真实的木纹棋盘与棋子音效,为您提供沉浸式的对局体验。 简洁易用:专为移动端优化的触控操作,界面清爽无干扰,让您专注于棋局本身。 完全免费:畅玩所有模式,通过简单的激励视频支持我们的开发。 围棋不仅是一种游戏,更是一种修身养性的智慧。黑白之间,千变万化。立即下载《围棋GO》,开启您的黑白世界之旅,感受东方策略游戏的独特魅力! Welcome to "Weiqi Go"! Experience the pure joy of the ancient game of Go (Weiqi) anytime, anywhere. Whether you are a beginner just starting out or a master looking to refine your skills, this app offers the perfect challenge for you. Key Features: Smart AI Opponents: Challenge AI bots with different difficulty levels, from beginner-friendly to strategic thinkers. Beautiful Aesthetics: meaningful wooden board textures and realistic stone sound effects create an immersive experience. Simple & Intuitive: Optimized for mobile devices with a clean interface, allowing you to focus entirely on the game. Free to Play: Enjoy all features for free. Go is more than just a game; it is an art of strategy and patience. Download "Weiqi Go" now and start your journey into the world of black and white!

Screenshots

GoMate4 screens
围棋GO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 围棋GO at none against GoMate's 2. 围棋GO also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. GoMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. 围棋GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
GoMate versus 围棋GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoMate围棋GO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer丽莉 芮HANPING ZHENG

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GoMate

Subscriptions1
  • Beginner Coach – Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Beginner Coach – Lifetime$6.99
None

围棋GO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoMate free?
GoMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 围棋GO free?
围棋GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GoMate or 围棋GO have ads?
Neither GoMate nor 围棋GO shows ads.

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