# GoQuest vs Go

The clearest difference is price: GoQuest at Free against Go's $1.99. GoQuest also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 45 months) and ratings volume (571 vs 1). Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

GoQuest is free to download; Go costs $1.99 up front. GoQuest sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

Go holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoQuest has 571 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of GoQuest's written reviews are positive against 63% of Go's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GoQuest ships an update every 2 months, Go every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoQuest | Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (571 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goquest/id834841918/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-board-game/id1546283039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **571** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 45 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#180** |
| Size | 62 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindwalk Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/834841921) | [Stepan Grachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546283041) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-board-game/id1546283039)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Engage in a strategic board game where the goal is to surround more territory than your opponent. Capture enemy stones by surrounding them. The game concludes when both players consecutively pass their turn.

**Highlights:** Surround territory to win, Capture surrounded enemy stones, Game ends on consecutive passes, Deep territory analysis, Convenient move navigation, Pleasant gameplay and interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoQuest free?

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

### Is Go free?

Go costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Go is rated higher. GoQuest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 571 ratings, while Go averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GoQuest or Go have ads?

GoQuest shows ads; Go does not.

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

GoQuest ships an update every 2 months, and Go every 45 months. Most recently, GoQuest was updated on September 24, 2026 and Go on September 21, 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.*