# GoQuest vs Board Session

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Board Session at none against GoQuest's 1. Board Session also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). GoQuest's advantage is ratings volume (573 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. Board Session asks for nothing beyond the download.

Board Session 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 1, 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 Board Session's.

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, Board Session fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoQuest | Board Session |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (573 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goquest/id834841918/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-session/id6762250356/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **573** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mindwalk Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/834841921) | [MORGAN PHILIP PENK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893543769) |

## 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


### Board Session

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/board-session/id6762250356)

Organize board game nights, manage your game collection, and connect with friends. Discover new games, track your play history, and let the app pick your next game.

**Highlights:** Plan and manage game night events, Invite friends and add to calendar, Organize friends into squads, Track play history and stats, Discover and track board games, Randomly pick games to play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoQuest free?

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

### Is Board Session free?

Board Session is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GoQuest or Board Session?

Board Session is rated higher. GoQuest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 573 ratings, while Board Session averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GoQuest or Board Session have ads?

GoQuest shows ads; Board Session does not.

### Which is updated more often, GoQuest or Board Session?

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, and Board Session fortnightly. Most recently, GoQuest was updated on October 15, 2026 and Board Session on September 27, 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.*