# GoQuest vs Go for beginners

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoQuest at 68% against Go for beginners's 5%. GoQuest also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (573 vs 3). Go for beginners's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoQuest sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Go for beginners asks for nothing beyond the download.

GoQuest holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoQuest has 573 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of GoQuest's written reviews are positive against 5% of Go for beginners's.

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, Go for beginners every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoQuest | Go for beginners |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (573 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goquest/id834841918/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-for-beginners/id1041998311/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **573** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 4.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindwalk Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/834841921) | [Canvas soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/670507890) |

## What reviewers say

### GoQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goquest/id834841918)

Play the ancient board game of Go online with players worldwide, from beginners to pros. Study live games, challenge friends, and improve your skills with AI-powered Tsumego problems. Offers multiple board sizes for varied gameplay.

**Highlights:** Online Go multiplayer, Play with beginners and bots, Watch live games, Study games, 9x9, 13x13, 19x19 boards, Tsumego Challenge, Play with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick matchmaking
- 👍 Convenient for quick games
- 👍 Good for learning and improving
- 👍 Variety of player skill levels
- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent scoring/results
- 🐛 Matchmaking issues - mismatched opponents
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in ranking/scoring system
- 🔍 Limited customization options (time controls, komi)
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect scoring/result determination
- Disconnection issues causing lost games
- Placement issues - stones placed incorrectly
- Bugs with reporting/feedback system

**Requested features**

- Add chat functionality to connect with opponents
- Implement 19x19 board size option
- Provide detailed game history and analysis
- Allow players to add friends and challenge each other
- Improve time controls and add byo-yomi


### Go for beginners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-for-beginners/id1041998311)

Learn and play the ancient strategy game of Go. This app is designed for beginners, offering a gradual reduction in handicaps to help you improve your skills. Challenge yourself to win as the handicaps decrease.

**Highlights:** Go game for beginners, Adjustable handicaps, Gradual handicap reduction, Skill progression challenges, Strategy game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoQuest free?

GoQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Go for beginners free?

Go for beginners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GoQuest or Go for beginners?

GoQuest is rated higher. GoQuest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 573 ratings, while Go for beginners averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do GoQuest or Go for beginners have ads?

GoQuest shows ads; Go for beginners does not.

### Which is updated more often, GoQuest or Go for beginners?

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, and Go for beginners every 7 months. Most recently, GoQuest was updated on October 20, 2026 and Go for beginners on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*