# GoQuest vs The Fulcrum

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Fulcrum at none against GoQuest's 1. The Fulcrum also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). GoQuest's advantage is ratings volume (575 vs 1). On price, 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. The Fulcrum asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Fulcrum holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoQuest has 575 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, The Fulcrum every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoQuest | The Fulcrum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (575 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goquest/id834841918/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fulcrum/id6760799324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **575** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 3 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) | [Bill Schenk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886298781) |

## 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


### The Fulcrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-fulcrum/id6760799324)

A physics-based puzzle game where players balance a beam by strategically placing weighted stones. Progress through handcrafted levels with escalating challenges and unique mechanics like shifting pivots and balloon stones. Offers multiple game modes for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Physics-based balancing gameplay, 150 handcrafted levels, Slot Mode, Free Physics Mode, Balloon Stones, Pivot Shifting, Distractor Stones, Campaign, Daily Challenge, and Zen Modes, Earn gem ratings and compete on leaderboards, No ads or in-app purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoQuest free?

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

### Is The Fulcrum free?

The Fulcrum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GoQuest or The Fulcrum?

The Fulcrum is rated higher. GoQuest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 575 ratings, while The Fulcrum averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GoQuest or The Fulcrum have ads?

GoQuest shows ads; The Fulcrum does not.

### Which is updated more often, GoQuest or The Fulcrum?

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Fulcrum every 5 days. Most recently, GoQuest was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Fulcrum on October 31, 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.*