Comparison

Go for beginners vs CrazyStone DeepLearning

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Go for beginners

Learn and play the ancient strategy game of Go. This app is designed for beginners, offering a gradual reduction in handicaps to help you improve your skills. Challenge yourself to win as the handicaps decrease.

Highlights
  • Go game for beginners
  • Adjustable handicaps
  • Gradual handicap reduction
  • Skill progression challenges
  • Strategy game
Features
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The challenge to the master of Go! This is the Go app for beginners! You can win easily got a handicap. But it will reduce gradually handicap. Please challenge whether you can do wins ■ Material provided This game we were allowed to use the material of the following sites - 臼井の会 http://usui.moo.jp/rpg_tukuru.html - シルエットデザイン http://kage-design.com/wp/ - TAM Music Factory http://www.tam-music.com/index.html - フリー効果音素材 くらげ工匠 http://www.kurage-kosho.info/index.html

About

CrazyStone DeepLearning

Play the game of Go against a powerful AI or other players worldwide. Test your skills with certification exams and track your progress in rating mode. Offers various board sizes and difficulty levels for all players.

Highlights
  • Online Go games against global players
  • IAGA Rating Certification Tests
  • 17 levels of play from 15k to 2d
  • Export/import SGF game files
  • Rating Mode with game history
  • Human vs Computer and Human vs Human modes
Features
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The strongest, the best Go app in the world based on Crazy Stone employing Deep Learning technology ! *New Features* -We have introduced an online game feature. Enjoy online games against players all over the world ! -IAGA Rating Certification Tests Challenge the Dan/Kyu tests provided by the International AI Go Association. -Premium Membership Completely ad free, higher levels and additional features for Premium Members. Crazy Stone has made a huge step forward by combining Deep Neural Networks with Monte Carlo Tree Search. The highest level of Crazy Stone Deep Learning has achieved 5d in kgs rating and in this lite version, we have provided you the highest level of 2d for FREE! * 17 levels of play from 15k to 2d There are 17 levels of play (15k-2d) for all the board sizes. Crazy Stone has improved not only in strength, but also in his style of play and the lower levels are perfect for players who want to learn the game of Go. Now, the strongest level for Premium Members is 5d. * IAGA Rating Certification Test Challenge the Dan/Kyu tests provided by the International AI Go Association. You will be awarded certificate images if you pass the tests. (You will need to register an AI Game Account to challenge the tests. Registration is free)  * Export and import sgf game files You will be able to import and export game records in sgf format from other apps. Also you can copy game record data to the clipboard. * Rating Mode Test your skills with serious games against the AI, keeps track of the results of your games and the history of your rating! The Rating Mode will be partly unlocked if you reach 7k IAGA Rating. If you become a premium member, all of the Rating Mode features will be unlocked immediately. * Other features ・Friendly 3 input methods You can choose from 3 options of input methods (Zoom, Cursor & Touch). ・17 levels of play for each board size (9x9, 13x13, 19x19) ・Human vs Computer, Human vs Human (sharing a single device) ・Computer vs Computer Games ・Handicap games, variable options of Komi ・Hint (suggest) ・Instant Undo (available even when the computer is thinking) ・Automatic territory calculation ・Japanese/Chinese Rules ・Suspend/Re-start games ・Save/Load game record in sgf files ・Automatic and manual replay of a game record ・Highlight the last move ・COM resign feature ・Byoyomi games (You will not be able to select computer level in timed games) ・Atari warning ・Highlight the last move ・Play speed can be adjusted ■ Subscription Details The benefits of Premium Members are: -Completely ad free -Maximum AI playing strength will rise to 5dan -Play Rating Mode for all 3 board sizes -Challenge the IAGA Certification Tests higher than 7kyu About the subscription -Monthly Subscription for Premium Membership. -Customers will be charged a monthly fee to their iTunes Account. -The Subscription will be renewed automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of it's current period. -Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. How to cancel the subscription -Form the app Touch the Manage Subscription button and then touch Cancel Subscription. -From your device Move to Settings > iTunes Store and App Store > Apple ID > Subscription -It is not possible to prorate usage fees, cancel or refund the subscription for the current period. -After cancelling the subscription, you will be able to play Engine Server Games until the current subscription period expires. Privacy Policy https://www.unbalance.co.jp/privacy/en/igominna/ Terms of Use https://www.unbalance.co.jp/eula/en/igominna/ * This app is certified by International AI Go Association

Screenshots

Go for beginners2 screens
CrazyStone DeepLearning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CrazyStone DeepLearning at 71% against Go for beginners's 5%. CrazyStone DeepLearning also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (1K vs 3). Go for beginners's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CrazyStone DeepLearning sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Go for beginners asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CrazyStone DeepLearning holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrazyStone DeepLearning has 1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Go for beginners's written reviews are positive against 71% of CrazyStone DeepLearning's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Go for beginners ships an update every 7 months, CrazyStone DeepLearning every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Go for beginners versus CrazyStone DeepLearning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGo for beginnersCrazyStone DeepLearning
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.7 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.5% of reviews71.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCanvas softUNBALANCE Corporation

Customer experience

Go for beginners

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive4.5%
Neutral13.6%
Negative81.8%

CrazyStone DeepLearning

All ratings1,012 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative22.1%

Bugs and requests

Go for beginners

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CrazyStone DeepLearning

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with input method and stone placement
  • Sound not working
  • Saved game state causing issues with ads

Requested features

5 requests
  • More advanced levels
  • Ability to replay and explore game variations
  • Option to slow down AI response
  • Landscape mode support
  • Analysis mode for premium users

In-app purchases

None

Go for beginners

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CrazyStone DeepLearning

Subscriptions1
  • CrazyStone DL Subscription$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Go for beginners free?
Go for beginners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrazyStone DeepLearning free?
CrazyStone DeepLearning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Go for beginners or CrazyStone DeepLearning?
CrazyStone DeepLearning is rated higher. Go for beginners averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CrazyStone DeepLearning averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.
Do Go for beginners or CrazyStone DeepLearning have ads?
CrazyStone DeepLearning shows ads; Go for beginners does not.
Which is updated more often, Go for beginners or CrazyStone DeepLearning?
Go for beginners ships an update every 7 months, and CrazyStone DeepLearning every 2 months. Most recently, Go for beginners was updated on October 1, 2026 and CrazyStone DeepLearning on October 17, 2026.

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