Comparison

IgoStadium vs Learn Chess Openings with Cat

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

Head to head
About

IgoStadium

Engage in online matches of the strategic board game Go with players worldwide or against AI. Enjoy customizable game times and practice on a virtual examination board. Offers features for playing with friends and observing live games.

Highlights
  • Online matchmaking with global players
  • Play against Go AI
  • Play with friends
  • Customizable game timers
  • Watch live matches
  • Examination board for practice
Features
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IgoStadium is an online game application for Go, with the developer's wish to enjoy playing it. [Functionality] - Random matching makes it easy to play games with people from all over the world - Play with friends - Matches with Go AI (artificial intelligence) - Set time for easy playing while commuting to work or school (countdown + grace time) - Grades without upper limits - Watching a match - A freely usable examination board installed in my room. [Match Rule] A form of competition in which players can play in gap time Chinese rule (Live stone on board + territory) Komi 7 9x9: Countdown time 15 seconds + Grace time 60 seconds 13x13: Countdown time 15 seconds + Grace time 120 seconds 19x19: Countdown time 15 seconds + Grace time 300 seconds ["IgoStadium" Developer Twitter Account] @oubeika11 https://twitter.com/oubeika11 [Contact Us] igostadium15@gmail.com

About

Learn Chess Openings with Cat

Features
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Learn Chess Openings with Cat is a friendly chess opening trainer designed for beginners who want to understand openings, not just memorize moves. A cute cat guide explains the ideas behind each move, helping you learn why the move matters, what square it controls, and what plan each side is aiming for. Learn Chess Openings with Cat is a friendly chess opening trainer designed for beginners who want to understand openings, not just memorize moves. A cute cat guide explains the ideas behind each move, helping you learn why the move matters, what square it controls, and what plan each side is aiming for. You can study popular chess openings step by step, then test yourself by choosing the correct moves on the board. Both White-side and Black-side practice are supported, so you can learn the same opening from both perspectives. Features: - Learn popular chess opening lines - Cat-style commentary for beginners - Practice as White or Black - Learning mode and test mode - Tap or drag pieces to move - Highlighted squares for easier understanding - Progress tracking for each opening - 3-lives test mode for repeat practice - Japanese and English language support - Free openings included, with optional paid unlocks Included openings: Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation Indian Game: Queen’s Gambit Declined, Tartakower Defense Open Game: Ruy Lopez, Closed, Chigorin Defense Semi-Slav Defense: Anti-Moscow Gambit French Defense: Winawer Variation, Warsaw Variation Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, Short Variation English Opening: Agincourt Defense, Neo-Catalan Declined King’s Indian Attack: Yugoslav Variation Scandinavian Defense: Main Line, Mieses Variation Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack, Weiss Variation This app is ideal if: You are new to chess openings You often forget opening moves You want to understand the purpose behind each move You want to practice both White and Black plans You prefer a calm, simple, and friendly learning experience Start with the free openings and build your opening knowledge one move at a time. References Kasparov, Garry, and Raymond Keene. Batsford Chess Openings 2. 1989. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9. Nunn, John, Graham Burgess, John Emms, and Joe Gallagher. Nunn’s Chess Openings. 1999. ISBN 1-8574-4221-0. Panov, Vasily. Teoría de Aperturas, Tomo I: Aperturas Abiertas - Aperturas Semiabiertas. 1973. ISBN 84-270-0132-0. Schiller, Eric. Standard Chess Openings. 2002. ISBN 1-58042-048-6. de Firmian, Nick. Modern Chess Openings. 15th ed., Random House, 2008. ISBN 0-8129-3682-5.

Screenshots

IgoStadium3 screens
Learn Chess Openings with Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IgoStadium at none against Learn Chess Openings with Cat's 8. IgoStadium also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Learn Chess Openings with Cat's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Learn Chess Openings with Cat sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. IgoStadium asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IgoStadium ships an update fortnightly, Learn Chess Openings with Cat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
IgoStadium versus Learn Chess Openings with Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIgoStadiumLearn Chess Openings with Cat
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernaoki jingujiREBRON

In-app purchases

None

IgoStadium

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Learn Chess Openings with Cat

One-time8
  • Popular No.4 Semi-Slav Defense$1.99
  • Popular No.5 French Defense$1.99
  • Popular No.6 Caro-Kann Defense$1.99
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  • Popular No.7 English Opening$1.99
  • Popular No.8 King’s Indian Attack$1.99
  • Popular No.9 Scandinavian Defense$1.99
  • Popular No.10 Pirc Defense$1.99
  • Unlock All Openings$7.99

Questions

Is IgoStadium free?
IgoStadium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn Chess Openings with Cat free?
Learn Chess Openings with Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IgoStadium or Learn Chess Openings with Cat have ads?
IgoStadium shows ads; Learn Chess Openings with Cat does not.
Which is updated more often, IgoStadium or Learn Chess Openings with Cat?
IgoStadium ships an update fortnightly, and Learn Chess Openings with Cat every 2 weeks. Most recently, IgoStadium was updated on November 2, 2026 and Learn Chess Openings with Cat on November 9, 2026.

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