Comparison

Go Baduk Weiqi Timer vs KifuLens

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

Head to head
About

Go Baduk Weiqi Timer

Features
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The clean, distraction-free game clock for Go — also known as Baduk (바둑) and Weiqi (围棋). Whether it's a club game, a tournament round or training at home, Go Baduk Weiqi Timer keeps the clock fair and out of the way so you can focus on the board. TIME SYSTEMS • Japanese Byo-yomi — main time plus a number of fixed periods • Canadian Byo-yomi — a fixed time for a set number of moves • Simple / Sudden Death — a single main time • Fischer — a fixed increment added to your clock after every move FEATURES • Large, easy-to-read tournament display • Tap your side of the screen to pass the turn • Per-move byo-yomi that resets correctly, just like a real clock • Separate settings for Black and White • Sound countdown in the final seconds • Live settings — adjust the time without restarting • Elegant handcrafted dark wood design • Works fully offline 11 LANGUAGES English, Türkçe, 日本語, 한국어, 简体中文, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, Русский, ไทย. PRIVACY No ads. No accounts. No internet required. No personal data collected. Place your phone between the players, start the clock, and enjoy the game.

About

KifuLens

Features
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KifuLens turns a final Go position into a board you can verify and score. PHOTO TO BOARD • Take a photo or choose one from your library • Adjust the four board corners before recognition • Use free on-device recognition for 9×9, 13×13, and 19×19 boards • Review highlighted uncertain intersections and correct any stone SCORE WITH CONTROL • Calculate with Chinese or Japanese rules • Confirm dead stones explicitly before scoring • Enter historical captures when Japanese rules require them • Adjust komi and review a clear score breakdown KEEP YOUR GAMES KifuLens Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks local game saving, the game library, SGF export, and sharing. Optional AI cross-check credits are separate from the free on-device recognition flow. Photos are prepared on your device. KifuLens asks for your consent before any optional AI cross-check upload. Always review the editable board before accepting a score because glare, shadows, and camera angle can affect recognition.

Screenshots

Go Baduk Weiqi Timer4 screens
KifuLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Go Baduk Weiqi Timer at none against KifuLens's 2. Go Baduk Weiqi Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. KifuLens sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Go Baduk Weiqi Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Go Baduk Weiqi Timer versus KifuLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGo Baduk Weiqi TimerKifuLens
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamazan Bora Kececi惟越 张

In-app purchases

None

Go Baduk Weiqi Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

KifuLens

One-time2
  • 100 Board Scans$1.99
  • KifuLens Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Go Baduk Weiqi Timer free?
Go Baduk Weiqi Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KifuLens free?
KifuLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Go Baduk Weiqi Timer or KifuLens have ads?
Neither Go Baduk Weiqi Timer nor KifuLens shows ads.

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