# Classic Shogi Game vs CrazyStone DeepLearning

The clearest difference is rating: CrazyStone DeepLearning at 4.6 against Classic Shogi Game's 4.4. CrazyStone DeepLearning also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 58%) and ratings volume (1K vs 157). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classic Shogi Game sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and CrazyStone DeepLearning sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CrazyStone DeepLearning holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrazyStone DeepLearning has 1K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Classic Shogi Game's written reviews are positive against 71% of CrazyStone DeepLearning's.

Classic Shogi Game ships an update monthly, CrazyStone DeepLearning every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Shogi Game | CrazyStone DeepLearning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-shogi-game/id1167353018/reviews) | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazystone-deeplearning/id1252539379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 157 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 277 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Field Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465034947) | [UNBALANCE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/358617691) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Shogi Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-shogi-game/id1167353018)

Learn and play Japanese chess with an AI opponent or against other players. Offers over 3000 puzzle stages and daily challenges to improve your skills. Customize your avatar and engage in online battles.

**Highlights:** AI opponent for all skill levels, Over 3000 shogi puzzle stages, Daily Tsume Shogi challenges, Online multiplayer battles, Shogi rule explanations, Avatar customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Member | $4.49 | per month |
| Gold_6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Matta Unlimited Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold_28 | $3.99 | one-time |
| PiggyBank +30 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gacha Ticket Sale | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sale Offer 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold_52 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gachaticket_10 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gachaticket_14 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gold_100 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gold_147 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold_250 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gachaticket_78 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Gold_540 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning Shogi
- 🎮 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🤖 Good AI opponents
- 🌐 Online play available
- 💡 Tsume Shogi practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 😠 Intrusive ads
- 📉 Unstable servers/disconnects
- ❓ Confusing AI level scaling
- 😵 Poor English translation

**Reported bugs**

- Bugs and errors causing losses
- Pieces changing ownership
- Losing when opponent times out
- Sound not working offline
- Online sound follows opponent's settings

**Requested features**

- Add 1v1 feature on the same device
- Add chat/messaging with online opponents
- Add tournaments and events
- Add Manchurian language and icon
- Add human vs human mode


### CrazyStone DeepLearning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazystone-deeplearning/id1252539379)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CrazyStone DL Subscription | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning Go
- 🎮 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💪 Strong AI opponent
- 🎨 Good visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads
- ⏱️ Extremely long ads
- 🤖 AI difficulty too high for beginners
- 🔒 Inability to close ads

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Shogi Game free?

Classic Shogi Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CrazyStone DeepLearning free?

CrazyStone DeepLearning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Classic Shogi Game or CrazyStone DeepLearning?

CrazyStone DeepLearning is rated higher. Classic Shogi Game averages 4.4 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while CrazyStone DeepLearning averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do Classic Shogi Game or CrazyStone DeepLearning have ads?

Both Classic Shogi Game and CrazyStone DeepLearning show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic Shogi Game or CrazyStone DeepLearning?

Classic Shogi Game ships an update monthly, and CrazyStone DeepLearning every 2 months. Most recently, Classic Shogi Game was updated on October 29, 2026 and CrazyStone DeepLearning on October 29, 2026.

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