CrazyStone DeepLearning vs Dango
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Dango
Engage in the strategic board game of Go anytime, anywhere. Challenge players globally, test your skills against AI, or spectate professional matches. Customize your experience with beautiful themes and connect with a vibrant community.
- Online Go matches
- Play with friends
- AI opponents with adjustable difficulty
- Spectate professional games
- Customizable themes
- Search and connect with players
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Dango, a powerful mobile Go (Weiqi, Baduk) app that allows you to enjoy the game of Go anytime, anywhere. With Dango, you have a complete Go experience in the palm of your hand. Key Features: Online Go: Play Go matches in real-time, anytime, and anywhere. Challenge players from around the world and showcase your strategic prowess. Play with Friends: Invite your friends to engage in exciting Go matches and experience the joy of playing together. AI Opponents: Test your skills against powerful AI opponents. Choose from various difficulty levels to challenge yourself and improve your gameplay. Multiple Accounts: Manage multiple accounts effortlessly. Switch between different accounts and keep track of your progress. Spectate Games: Watch thrilling Go matches between top players. Learn from their techniques and strategies to enhance your own gameplay. Beautiful Themes: Customize your gaming experience with a variety of visually stunning themes. Personalize the game board and make it truly yours. Search Other Players: Explore the Go community and connect with fellow enthusiasts. It can be used as an OGS app and supports most OGS features. Whether you want to immerse yourself in a challenging game of Go, compete with friends, or enjoy the thrill of spectating top-notch matches, Dango is the Go app for you. Download Dango now and embark on your journey to become a Go master! Privacy Policy: https://dangoapp.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://dangoapp.com/terms https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dango at none against CrazyStone DeepLearning's shown. Dango also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). CrazyStone DeepLearning's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. CrazyStone DeepLearning sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Dango sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Dango holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrazyStone DeepLearning has 1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of CrazyStone DeepLearning's written reviews are positive against 82% of Dango's.
CrazyStone DeepLearning ships an update every 2 months, Dango weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CrazyStone DeepLearning | Dango |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1K ratings) | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UNBALANCE Corporation | ODYSS LTD |
Customer experience
CrazyStone DeepLearning
Dango
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
Dango
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CrazyStone DeepLearning
- CrazyStone DL Subscription$2.991 Month
Dango
- L1$1.991 Month
- L2$4.991 Month
- L3$14.991 Month
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