# GoQuest vs Ice Ray

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ice Ray at none against GoQuest's 1. Ice Ray also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). GoQuest's advantage is ratings volume (575 vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Ice Ray 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 7, 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 Ice Ray's.

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, Ice Ray every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoQuest | Ice Ray |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (575 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goquest/id834841918/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-ray-laser-puzzle/id6762690141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **575** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mindwalk Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/834841921) | [Cedar Line Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892226898) |

## 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


### Ice Ray

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-ray-laser-puzzle/id6762690141)

Engage in a physics-based puzzle game where you bounce lasers to shatter ice blocks. Choose between an endless survival mode or a daily strategic challenge with limited turns. Master angles and discover power-ups to achieve high scores and compete globally.

**Highlights:** Light-reflection physics, Endless survival mode, Daily strategic challenges, Hidden power-ups, Integrated leaderboards, Stunning visual effects

**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 Ice Ray free?

Ice Ray is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GoQuest or Ice Ray?

Ice Ray is rated higher. GoQuest averages 4.7 out of 5 from 575 ratings, while Ice Ray averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do GoQuest or Ice Ray have ads?

GoQuest shows ads; Ice Ray does not.

### Which is updated more often, GoQuest or Ice Ray?

GoQuest ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ice Ray every 2 days. Most recently, GoQuest was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ice Ray 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.*