Comparison

Tsumego Pro vs gcc

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

Head to head
About

Tsumego Pro

Master Go strategy with over 3,500 life-and-death problems. Covers all skill levels from beginner to advanced, with structured modules on Go theory, capturing races, and life-and-death concepts. Includes professional level assessment and daily drills to track progress.

Highlights
  • 3,500+ life-and-death Go problems
  • Four progressive skill grades
  • Comprehensive Go knowledge modules
  • Professional Go level assessment
  • Daily practice drills
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Life and death is the core of Go strategy—this app helps you master it through daily practice! With over 3,500 carefully selected life-and-death problems, we cover all levels from basic to advanced, divided into four progressive grades: Beginning, Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced. Our extensive problem library includes diverse tactical types: Atari, Live, Nakade, Ko, Capturing race, Throw-in, Net, Clamp, Connect along the edge, Ladder, Cut, Hane, Wedge, Kosumi, Jump, Sagari, Placement, Two-stone edge squeeze, Double shortage of liberties, Under the Stones, Seki, Vital point, Go Theory, Corner Shapes, Eyes win, Tesuji, Endgame, and more. Newly Added Core Features Comprehensive Go Knowledge System Dive deep into essential Go theories with three structured modules: Basic Go Knowledge: Master fundamental rules (board layout, stone placement, liberties, capturing, ko fights), chess equipment introduction, and endgame scoring methods . Capturing Race Knowledge: Learn core principles like " liberties" and "eyed group kills eyeless group", plus professional counting formulas and practical tactics for different scenarios (e.g., both groups eyeless, one-eyed vs eyeless) . Life and Death Knowledge: Understand key concepts (vital points, eye formation, seki), common corner/edge shapes, and winning strategies for survival or killing . Professional Go Level Assessment Get accurate evaluations of your current skill level with our standardized test. The assessment covers tactical calculation, shape recognition, and game strategy, aligning with official ranking systems (18K to 9D) . Receive detailed reports highlighting strengths and areas for improvement, plus personalized practice recommendations to target your weak points. Daily Life-and-Death Drills Build consistent practice habits with curated daily exercises tailored to your level. Each session focuses on specific skills (e.g., tesuji application, shape analysis) to enhance calculation speed and tactical sensitivity . Track your progress over time—regular practice of life-and-death problems is proven to be the fastest way to improve your Go strength . Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an advanced player aiming for promotion, this app integrates "learning, practicing, testing, and improving" into one seamless experience—your ultimate companion for mastering the art of Go!

About

gcc

Practice computer programming languages like C, C++, Fortran, and Modula-2. This tool is ideal for computer science students and high schoolers exploring software engineering. Easily reset the app if your code encounters errors.

Highlights
  • Practice C, C++, Fortran, Modula-2
  • Includes GCC versions 10.2.0 and 14.0.0
  • Code testing functionality
  • App reset feature
  • Suitable for students
Features
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This app allows you to practice some computer languages from the gcc suite. Versions 10.2.0 and 14.0.0 are included with the following languages: c, c++, Fortran, and Modula-2. Test your code ... if something goes wrong, just reset the app! It is a good tool for students in computer science programs and high school students to realize whether they are attracted to the field of software engineering.

Screenshots

Tsumego Pro4 screens
gcc2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: gcc at Free against Tsumego Pro's $9.99. gcc also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 41 months). Tsumego Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (12 vs 15.5). On ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

gcc is free to download; Tsumego Pro costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tsumego Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tsumego Pro ships an update every 41 months, gcc every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tsumego Pro versus gcc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTsumego Progcc
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB364 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPing ZhengLuis Acevedo-Arreguin

Customer experience

Tsumego Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

gcc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tsumego Pro

No in-app purchases

None

gcc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tsumego Pro free?
Tsumego Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is gcc free?
gcc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tsumego Pro or gcc?
Tsumego Pro is rated higher. Tsumego Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while gcc averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tsumego Pro or gcc have ads?
Tsumego Pro shows ads; gcc does not.
Which is updated more often, Tsumego Pro or gcc?
Tsumego Pro ships an update every 41 months, and gcc every 7 months. Most recently, Tsumego Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and gcc on October 24, 2026.

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