# Life and Death - Let's ask Panda Sensei

> AI-powered Go problem solver for all skill levels. (iPhone/iPad app by PANDANET Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-and-death-lets-ask-panda-sensei/id924859709 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PANDANET Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406456429)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2015-01-27
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-and-death-lets-ask-panda-sensei/id924859709/reviews.md

## What is Life and Death?

"Life and Death - Let's ask Panda Sensei" is a brand new go app, brought to you by the world's highest level internet Go Salon, Pandanet!
Unlike other go problem apps, Panda Sensei runs on the "King of Tsumego: Panda Sensei" evaluation system to give you accurate support no matter the move! Panda Sensei sticks with you until you are satisfied and is perfect for improving your go strength.
We've provided a wide range of problems, from "beginner" problems even a beginner can enjoy, to "super advanced" problems that would give even pro players something to think about. New "beginner," "intermediate," and "advanced" problems are uploaded every week, and one free problem is posted every week for users to try out. "King of Tsumego: Panda Sensei" can also be used on smartphones in Panda Sensei mode. 
Try having some fun with a go app that is a little different from what you might be used to!

[Just some ways to use this app!]

(1) Use "Panda Sensei Mode" to check life-and-death problems from actual games.
Have you ever been playing a game and not realized there was a dead group? 
Why not have "Panda Sensei Mode" judge some go problems you're concerned about? Panda Sensei will tell you in an instant whether any moves are available. It will also resolve those cases where you are having trouble reading out the position. It can also clear up problems you have been unsure about. 

(2) Study go when you have a little free time.
Don't have enough time for a full game? Use Panda Sensei to enjoy go when you have some free time. Use it when you're commuting to work or school or during lunch!

[What is the life-and-death judgment system?]
Have you ever looked at a go problem or a solution to a clever move and thought "I don't really get it" or "what would happen if I played a move here?" Why not give "King of Tsumego: Panda Sensei" a try? Even pro players love it! The life-and-death judgment system features revolutionary AI that turns conventional wisdom on its head. The computer judges local life-and-death positions from game records. If there are two or three correct sequences, they will all be displayed. The computer also responds no matter where the user plays his or her move—it will even counter if the move is outside of the correct sequence judged by the computer. The development of this system was supervised by Yoshio "The Computer" Ishida (9-dan). Our system even surprised Mr. Ishida! Why not give it a try and improve your go game?

[What is Pandanet?]
Pandanet has members in more than 150 countries. That means automatic matching can easily find a good opponent for you-24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our experience over the last 10 years serving 200,000 members has resulting in accurate ratings (rankings) that always bring you optimal matches!

＜Pandanet features＞

(1) Easy to get started.
There is no need to use a keyboard, so it's easy even for those unfamiliar with computers. The service stresses good manners; have a fun time playing! Pandanet supports smartphones and tablets, so you can watch and play games anywhere.

(2) Pandanet broadcasts live games between pro players in Japan, and Pairgo tournaments from all over the world.
Members are free to watch live Japanese title matches between pro players, Pairgo games, and amateur matches.

(3) Full support system.
"I can't connect!" "I don't know how to use the game software!" If you have trouble, don't worry!  Our support center staff will courteously respond to your questions, free of charge. "I know my way around a go board, but I'm not so sure about playing over the Internet..." Our support center staff will patiently walk you through using Pandanet.
Please feel free to contact us by email if you have a question about using the software, some concern about Pandanet, a complaint about a problem you have during a game... or any other feedback or requests.

(4) Plenty of tournaments and events.
Pandanet provides enjoyable games every day-including tournaments and free events.

## Key features

- AI-powered life-and-death judgment system
- Problems for beginner to professional players
- New problems uploaded weekly
- Panda Sensei Mode for real-game analysis
- Study Go during free time

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 Panda Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 35 Panda Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Panda Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120 Panda Coins | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-and-death-lets-ask-panda-sensei/id924859709/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 出題がいい

*2021-05-23*

他の詰碁アプリに比べてこちらの問題のほうが勉強できる。気に入ってます。

### 3/5 — Request

*2019-12-17*

Very helpful app to me as a beginner. Would like to see an update that doesn’t put the big ✖️and ✔️icon directly over the problem when you get it wrong or right. I think it would be much more helpful to allow me to read out the rest of the problem to its completion rather than blocking my view of the board once I’m in the correct position. If you could put the ✔️on the side or in a corner so it doesn’t obstruct the view of the board I’d love that. Hope that makes sense.

### 3/5 — 音を消したい

*2017-04-21*

内容はいいけど、音楽やラジオを聴きながら遊べないのが残念。設定で音を消しても、効果音が消えなくて、ミュージックプレーヤーが強制終了されてしまいます。ミュージックプレーヤーのバックグラウンド再生に対応して欲しい。

### 5/5 — 好評

*2017-02-28, version 3.00*

不錯的程式 pandanetgo也支持

### 5/5 — 強

*2016-08-19, version 3.00*

有意思

### 1/5 — Very Buggy

*2016-03-20*

Crashes constantly.  Have to turn sound off every time you start the app.  I will be deleting it now.

### 1/5 — なぜ?

*2015-11-26*

初めて使います。最初にインストールして(25日)パンダ先生を使う、から14日のプレミアムモードを貰ったのに、次の日(26日)にはもうプレミアムモードがなくなりました。

### 4/5 — 問題が難しめ

*2015-07-08*

有段者だけど中級問題で四苦八苦してる。骨のある問題が多くていいんじゃないかな。

### 5/5 — パンダ先生

*2015-07-02*

パンダ先生すごい。解くだけでなく詰碁作成にも便利です（＾∇＾）

### 2/5 — 不正解の『カーン』という鐘の音にイラっとする

*2015-05-20*

不正解の時の鐘の音は、ユーザーをバカにしていると思います。あと、初級の問題は、よく出る基本の手筋が勉強できるような、打てる範囲の狭い問題がイイと思います。例えばウッテガエシやオイオトシ、隅の基本死活などです。

## Frequently asked questions about Life and Death

### What is Panda Sensei?

Panda Sensei is a Go (Weiqi) app that uses an AI-powered judgment system to help players solve life-and-death problems. It provides accurate support for any move and is designed to improve your Go strength.

### Does Panda Sensei have ads?

No, Panda Sensei is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience.

### What difficulty levels are available in Panda Sensei?

Panda Sensei offers a wide range of problems, from 'beginner' levels suitable for newcomers to 'super advanced' problems challenging even professional players.

### How often are new problems added to Panda Sensei?

New 'beginner,' 'intermediate,' and 'advanced' problems are uploaded every week to keep the content fresh and challenging for users.

### Can Panda Sensei be used offline?

The provided description does not specify offline functionality. However, its core features rely on an AI judgment system, which may require an internet connection.

### What is Panda Sensei Mode?

Panda Sensei Mode allows you to check life-and-death problems from actual games. It can instantly judge whether any moves are available and resolve difficult reading positions.

### Is Panda Sensei suitable for beginners?

Yes, Panda Sensei is designed for all skill levels, including beginners, with dedicated problem sets that are easy to enjoy.

### What devices does Panda Sensei support?

Panda Sensei is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.00 — 2015-09-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- This app had localized to English, Korean, and Chinese(Simplified, Traditional).
- Fixes some minor issues.

### 2.02 — 2015-07-29

- プッシュ通知機能に関する不具合を修正しました

### 2.01 — 2015-07-17

- バージョンアップ後、「パンダ先生モード」のチュートリアルが表示されない不具合を修正しました。

### 2.00 — 2015-07-02

- 「パンダ先生モード」に対応しました。どんな問題に対しても、パンダ先生が解答します。
- マイページが加わりました。正解率やパンダコインの利用履歴が確認できます。
- プレミアム機能が加わりました。
- 誤って引継コードを発行した場合もすぐに復帰できるようになりました。

### 1.02 — 2015-01-26

No release notes.

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