# GoQuest vs Go Challenger

The clearest difference is ratings volume: GoQuest at 574 against Go Challenger's 3. GoQuest also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 58%). Go Challenger's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoQuest sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Go Challenger sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GoQuest against 4.7 for Go Challenger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoQuest has 574 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of GoQuest's written reviews are positive against 58% of Go Challenger's.

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, Go Challenger every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoQuest | Go Challenger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (574 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goquest/id834841918/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-challenger/id6448589144/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **574** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 109 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) | [Com2uS TYGEM Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/336755947) |

## 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 Challenger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-challenger/id6448589144)

Enhance your Go skills with daily Life & Death quizzes and AI-powered move analysis. Practice thousands of problems tailored to your level, compete globally, and test your abilities.

**Highlights:** AI-powered move analysis, 5,000+ Life & Death quizzes, Daily tailored quizzes, Global user competition, Level testing, Customizable Go stones and boards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Key Single Item 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Item | $1.99 | one-time |
| Key Single Item 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monthly limitation | $5.99 | one-time |
| Key Single Item 3 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoQuest free?

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

### Is Go Challenger free?

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

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

Go Challenger is rated higher. GoQuest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 574 ratings, while Go Challenger averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do GoQuest or Go Challenger have ads?

Both GoQuest and Go Challenger show ads.

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

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, and Go Challenger every 5 weeks. Most recently, GoQuest was updated on October 26, 2026 and Go Challenger 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.*