# GoQuest vs NBack Game

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NBack Game at none against GoQuest's 1. NBack Game also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 68%). GoQuest's advantage is ratings volume (573 vs 27). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

NBack Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoQuest has 573 ratings behind it against 27, 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 89% of NBack Game's.

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, NBack Game every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoQuest | NBack Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (573 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goquest/id834841918/reviews) | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nback-game/id1542512368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **573** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindwalk Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/834841921) | [Kornel Miszczak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542512370) |

## 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


### NBack Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nback-game/id1542512368)

This game challenges your memory by requiring you to match sounds and positions from a specified number of rounds ago. Regular play has been shown to enhance both short-term and long-term memory recall. Unlock new levels as you successfully complete each stage of increasing difficulty.

**Highlights:** N-back task implementation, Sound and position matching, Short and long-term memory improvement, 25 difficulty levels, Progressive level unlocking, In-game tutorial

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoQuest free?

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

### Is NBack Game free?

NBack Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GoQuest or NBack Game?

NBack Game is rated higher. GoQuest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 573 ratings, while NBack Game averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.

### Do GoQuest or NBack Game have ads?

GoQuest shows ads; NBack Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, GoQuest or NBack Game?

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, and NBack Game every 3 weeks. Most recently, GoQuest was updated on October 18, 2026 and NBack Game on October 15, 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.*