# GoQuest vs KifuBox

The clearest difference is ads: KifuBox at none against GoQuest's shown. KifuBox also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). GoQuest's advantage is ratings volume (574 vs 7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoQuest sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and KifuBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KifuBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoQuest has 574 ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of KifuBox's.

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, KifuBox every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoQuest | KifuBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goquest/id834841918/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kifubox/id1434692901/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **574** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindwalk Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/834841921) | [Atsushi Tanaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434692900) |

## 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


### KifuBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kifubox/id1434692901)

Manage and review your reversi game transcripts with this specialized app. Input games from various sources, add comments, and analyze your play with detailed statistics and opening management tools. Organize your games into folders and share screenshots for social media.

**Highlights:** Input and edit reversi game transcripts, Import from various sources (apps, camera, clipboard, CSV), Analyze games with scores, graphs, and statistics, Manage openings with memorization tests, Organize transcripts with folders and search, Share game screenshots

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited edition | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoQuest free?

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

### Is KifuBox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GoQuest or KifuBox?

KifuBox is rated higher. GoQuest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while KifuBox averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do GoQuest or KifuBox have ads?

GoQuest shows ads; KifuBox does not.

### Which is updated more often, GoQuest or KifuBox?

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, and KifuBox every 2 months. Most recently, GoQuest was updated on October 24, 2026 and KifuBox on October 24, 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.*