Comparison

CrazyStone DeepLearning vs Go Game

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

Head to head
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

About

Go Game

This app offers a digital version of the ancient strategy board game Go. Play against AI with adjustable difficulty or challenge a friend on the same device. Customize board sizes, rules, and enjoy features like unlimited undo and hints.

Highlights
  • Unlimited board sizes (9x9, 13x13, 19x19)
  • Single player with 6 AI difficulty levels
  • Two-player mode on the same device
  • Customizable rules and board appearance
  • Match review and unlimited undo
  • In-game hints and leaderboards
Features
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Go as know as igo in Japan, baduk in Korea, weiqi in China, Co Vay in Vietnam. Go is an abstract strategy board game for two players, in which the aim is to surround more territory than the opponent. The game was invented in China more than 2000 years ago and now come to smartphone with a ton of features: - Unlimited 9x9, 13x13, 19x19 board games. - Custom board size, handicap, komi, black stone or white stone. - Play as Japanese rules or Chinese rules. - Single player: play with 6 difficulty levels. - Two player: can play with your friend, family as same device. - Watch match: watch 2 AI players play with each other. - History: manage and review your match. Special Features only in this Go game: - Review a match after playing. - Unlimited undo. - Unlimited hint. - Amazing UI with excellent graphics. - Custom board skin and piece skin. - Multilingual: English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified. - Pretty sound and music. - Sign in and view leaderboard. Have fun playing Go game!

Screenshots

CrazyStone DeepLearning4 screens
Go Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CrazyStone DeepLearning at 71% against Go Game's 35%. CrazyStone DeepLearning also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). Go Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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 Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CrazyStone DeepLearning holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 395 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of CrazyStone DeepLearning's written reviews are positive against 35% of Go Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrazyStone DeepLearning ships an update every 2 months, Go Game every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CrazyStone DeepLearning versus Go Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrazyStone DeepLearningGo Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1K ratings) — better4.2 (395 ratings)
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews — better35.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better395
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNBALANCE CorporationTuyen Mai

Customer experience

CrazyStone DeepLearning

All ratings1,019 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative22.0%

Go Game

All ratings395 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive35.1%
Neutral7.8%
Negative57.1%

User reviews

CrazyStone DeepLearning

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Go Game

From 395 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Well-made app
  • 🎮 Great for learning Go
  • 🎓 Helpful for beginners

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Too many ads
  • 🕹️ Lowest AI difficulty too hard
  • 🤔 Confusing point tracking
  • 🔥 Performance issues
  • 📚 Lack of tutorials for new players

Bugs and 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

Go Game

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game doesn't end properly
  • Mute button not accessible

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to pay for ad-free version
  • Improved AI difficulty settings for beginners
  • Better point tracking and display
  • More comprehensive tutorials
  • Landscape mode support

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CrazyStone DeepLearning

Subscriptions1
  • CrazyStone DL Subscription$2.991 Month
None

Go Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrazyStone DeepLearning free?
CrazyStone DeepLearning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Go Game free?
Go Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CrazyStone DeepLearning or Go Game?
CrazyStone DeepLearning is rated higher. CrazyStone DeepLearning averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Go Game averages 4.2 from 395 ratings.
Do CrazyStone DeepLearning or Go Game have ads?
Both CrazyStone DeepLearning and Go Game show ads.
Which is updated more often, CrazyStone DeepLearning or Go Game?
CrazyStone DeepLearning ships an update every 2 months, and Go Game every 15 months. Most recently, CrazyStone DeepLearning was updated on November 6, 2026 and Go Game on November 7, 2026.

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