Goban3D
Making Go accessible to all.
Goban3D brings the ancient game of Go to iOS — beautifully rendered in 3D, or as a clean 2D board when you need it. Built from the ground up with accessibility, performance, and the spirit of the game in mind.
Join the BetaThe only digitally accessible Go app in the world
No other Go app on the App Store declares any accessibility features. Goban3D has 100% coverage across VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Voice Control, Reduce Motion, Reduce Transparency, Sufficient Contrast, and Differentiate Without Color — built and tested to Apple's own standards.
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High Contrast Mode
Goban3D includes a dedicated high contrast mode for players with partial blindness or low vision. The board switches to a stark black-and-white design with bold lines and clearly outlined stones — making every intersection easy to see in both light and dark appearances.
Features
Everything you need to play, learn, and enjoy Go — on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Low-Power 2D Mode
A clean, fast 2D board drawn entirely with SwiftUI. Ideal for battery saving, older devices, or simply preferring a traditional flat board. Switches instantly — no app restart needed.
Stunning 3D Board
A fully rendered 3D Go board powered by RealityKit, with physically-based materials that catch light like real wood and stone. Smooth 60 fps animations for every placement and capture.
Full Accessibility Support
100% accessibility coverage — VoiceOver with board position labels, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, Reduce Transparency, Sufficient Contrast, Differentiate Without Color, and Voice Control. Every feature tested to Apple's own standards.
Haptic Feedback
Subtle haptic responses when placing stones and capturing — adds a satisfying physical dimension to each move. Respects iOS system haptic settings.
Sound Effects
Authentic stone placement and capture audio, designed to complement the meditative pace of Go without becoming distracting. Fully controllable from the in-app audio settings.
iPhone, iPad & Mac
Play on any Apple device. On iPhone (from 3.5" to 6.9"), the board is optimised for portrait use. On iPad (9.7" to 13"), all four orientations and free window resizing are supported. On Mac (via Mac Catalyst), the app runs natively in a resizable window — no iPhone mirroring required. The HUD adapts automatically to your device, orientation, and window size.
On smaller iPhone screens, a built-in minimap lets you zoom into any section of the board — ensuring every intersection meets Apple's 44pt minimum tap target, even on a full 19×19 board. The minimap activates automatically when needed.
Board & Stone Textures
Four board textures and eight stone textures are included for free. Additional textures will be available as in-app purchases.
Board Textures (4 included)
Black Stone Textures (4 included)
White Stone Textures (4 included)
Free to Play
Goban3D is completely free to download and play. To keep it that way, a brief interstitial ad appears after each game — just before the scoring screen.
Remove Ads — £6.99 / year
A yearly subscription removes all ads and helps support ongoing development as an independent project. Price is subject to change; subscribers keep the ad-free experience for the duration of their subscription. The exact price in your local currency is shown at purchase. Cancel any time from your iPhone's App Store settings.
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Support the Developer
Goban3D is an independent project built and maintained by one person. If you enjoy the app and want to say thanks, a small contribution goes a long way toward keeping the lights on and future development going.
No account needed — quick and easy via Buy Me a Coffee.