# Kifu Cam

> AI-powered Go board analysis and move suggestion app. (iPhone/iPad app by Andreas Hauenstein.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kifu-cam/id1343303689 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andreas Hauenstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130872427)
- Category: Games, Photo & Video, Board
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-02-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kifu-cam/id1343303689/reviews.md

## What is Kifu Cam?

Use your iphone to take a picture of a Go board or online client and find your winning probability and the next move with KataGo.

Estimate the score at any time.

You can export the game position to any app. 

If you do not own a Go set, buy one. 
It's fun to watch the app do its thing even if you don't know the rules.

You can also take a picture of a computer screen with a Go board on it.

## Key features

- Analyze Go boards from photos
- AI-powered move suggestions
- Win probability estimation
- Score estimation
- Export game positions

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kifu-cam/id1343303689/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Decent, but unreliable on less filled board

*2025-03-02*

Scored our longer game on a 19x19 pretty dang well, saves so much time! Has trouble on less full boards though, like when practicing openings and wanting to get %chance wins to track my improvement. I think it picks up glare on the board or sees the 3x3 dots on the board as stones often.

### 1/5 — Crashes frequently.

*2024-11-17*

Doesn’t work. Crashes frequently. Cannot handle boards other than 19x19 at all.

### 3/5 — Helpful during club meetings

*2020-05-10*

If the light is reflecting poorly on some stones or too much on others it can get confused. Sometimes takes many photos to get a good read. Moving back and forth in the app is janky. App interface does not fit nicely in my phone screen, so some of the buttons are inaccessible. Will be wonderful when updated.

**Developer response:** Hi Spif2,

the layout issues where the Komi and Handicap dropdowns are not visible on some devices will be fixed in the next release. So will some other issues on iPads with iOS13.
What device are you using? Old iPads are a bit of a problem because they are slow and the camera is not really good.
If you save your photos in the app, they will go to S3 and I can include them in the next training run. Take some that you want to improve and let me know by email (hauensteina@gmail.com)

-Andreas

## Frequently asked questions about Kifu Cam

### What is Kifu Cam?

Kifu Cam is a mobile application that uses AI to analyze Go board positions from photos. It provides winning probability estimates and suggests the next best move.

### How does Kifu Cam analyze Go boards?

You can take a picture of a physical Go board or a Go board displayed on a computer screen. The app then uses KataGo, an AI engine, to process the image and provide analysis.

### Can Kifu Cam estimate the score of a Go game?

Yes, Kifu Cam can estimate the score of a Go game at any time, providing valuable insights into the game's current state.

### What devices does Kifu Cam support?

Kifu Cam is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How much does Kifu Cam cost?

Kifu Cam is a paid application, priced at $3.99.

### How often is Kifu Cam updated?

The latest version of Kifu Cam is 5.2, and it was last updated on July 29, 2025. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and performance.

### Is Kifu Cam suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app is described as fun to watch even if you don't know the rules, suggesting it can be a helpful tool for learning and exploring the game of Go.

### Does Kifu Cam have ads?

No, Kifu Cam does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2 — 2025-07-29

Stability and accuracy improvements.

### 5.0 — 2023-04-16

Alway count using Chinese rules. 
Layout fixes for newer phones.

### 4.8 — 2021-08-13

Bug fixes and improvements

### 4.7 — 2021-07-13

Bug fixes and improvements

### 4.6 — 2020-10-10

Updated Certificate

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