Reviews of KGS Client

By: United States Go Foundation

List of user reviews and ratings for KGS Client

Total ratings

3.81 (Rating count: 1,055)

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Review summary

Users find the KGS Client app functional for casual Go play and watching games with minimal data usage. However, it suffers from persistent upgrade prompts, slow or impossible matchmaking, and lacks important features like game reviews, custom settings, and posting open games. The UI feels clunky and less intuitive than the desktop client. Sound and zoom functions are poor or missing, leading to a subpar mobile experience overall.

Pros

Decent for playing Go on the go or casually on mobile devices.
Easy to use with minimal data consumption when the internet is stable.
Allows watching active games which some users appreciate.
Includes basic functionality for playing Go games.
Some users love the app despite missing features.

Cons

App repeatedly prompts for upgrades that do not exist, causing frustration.
Difficult and slow to find games through automatch; no option to post open games.
Missing essential features like viewing past games, reviewing recently played games, and custom game setup options (e.g., changing komi or time settings).
UI is clunky and not user-friendly compared to the desktop/Java client version.
Lacks zoom functionality and has unpleasant sound effects, reducing the play experience.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.50

All time rating average: 3.81

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4% (6)

Date	Author	Comment
2023-03-30	Gh*****	Every time the app starts it asks for an upgrade, which does not exist. This is mildly annoying.
Every time the app starts it asks for an upgrade, which does not exist. This is mildly annoying.
2023-03-22	Ja*****	Says my client is outdated but I'm using the latest version. Also I would love to be able to set up a custom game. Edit: 2023/03 still the same issue.
Says my client is outdated but I'm using the latest version. Also I would love to be able to set up a custom game. Edit: 2023/03 still the same issue.