PANDANET(Go) vs CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PANDANET(Go)
Play, view, and learn the ancient strategy game of Go on your mobile device. Connect with a global community, watch professional matches, and improve your skills with daily challenges and archived games.
- Real-time game viewing and play
- Watch professional Go matches
- Daily Go trivia questions
- Social networking features
- Match history and archives
- Automated opponent matching
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At long last, a free iOS-compatible Go app is now available through Pandanet! Approximately 80 thousand members from more than 150 countries use the Pandanet Go Match website and its world-class online Go Salon. Go is gaining popularity around the world as a "mind game," and now Pandanet brings it to your fingertips to be enjoyed at home or "on the go." == App Features == [Game Viewing] This feature allows you to display a list of users currently in rooms, view matches in real time, etc. If you have a Pandanet account already, you can play games. At least 1,000 members are logged in at all times, allowing you to play or view Go matches 24 hours a day, every day of the year. A perfect way to wile the time during commutes to work or school. Plus a reliable, patented rating system allows you to match up with anyone, regardless of skill differences, under the appropriate handicaps to even out the playing field. -------- [Pro Games] This feature enables you to view live or archived title matches between top professional Go players, including the Qisheng, Meijin, Honinbo, Oza, Gosei, and Judan matches. Various other professional matches, Pair Go championship games, and even amateur tournaments are available for live or archival viewing as well. -------- [News / Streaming] Go has been gaining worldwide popularity as an international "mind game". Pandanet features a stream of relevant, up-to-date Go-related information, including professional title match and amateur match information in real time. -------- [Invitation] Pressing "Invitation" at the bottom of the screen will display a list of potential opponents who you can invite to play in a match. You can also select "Any player", which has the computer automatically match you with an opponent who meets your conditions. Checking the "Received" box shows invitations received from other players, and checking the "Sent" box shows you details for invitations that you've sent out. -------- [Question-a-day] A question is asked each day, covering various genres. Questions are updated on a daily basis, allowing you to answer at your own leisure. Answering a little each day will surely improve your playing skills. -------- [Net Social Plaza] - Pandanet offers a "Social Plaza" (SNS) feature that includes the following services: - The option to view your own match history and records. - The option to join a community that interests you, and to socialize with other community members by posting on a forum and sending messages. -------- [Archive] Every match you've played can be saved to the software. You can also enter your own game records to store them, enter a variation diagram, etc. so that you can look through past matches anywhere at any time. -------- [Settings] You can change the following settings, or check app controls here. == Content unrelated to matches == - Account - Change status - Set info - Move room + Match-related content + - Show coordinates - Change autoplay speed - Confirm moves - Zoom out after move - Adjust volume * Layout features such as stones and boards can be customized in the iPad version. -------- == Intro to Pandanet Events & Tournaments == Pandanet holds a variety of Go tournaments and events. (1) SportAccord-Pandanet Cup Online Go Tournament The "SportAccord Go Online Tournament" and "Pandanet Cup Internet World Amateur Go Tournament" were combined to form this large-scale internet world Go tournament. It's held for classes ranging from indiscriminate to C Class, and awesome prizes are awarded to the champions in each class. Participation is free, so please take advantage of this unique opportunity to compete with Go fans from around the world. (2) Pandanet Go European Team Championship Five players, each representing a European country, play in team competition. (3) Pandanet-AGA City League Five players, each representing an American city, play in team competition. (Many more events are available as well. Check the website for details.) --------
CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro
This app offers a powerful Go playing experience powered by deep learning technology. It features 20 levels of play, game analysis tools, and rating modes to help players improve their skills. Supports various board sizes and game modes, including human vs. computer and human vs. human.
- Deep learning AI for Go
- 20 levels of play (15k to 5d)
- Game analysis mode
- Rating mode to track progress
- SGF file import/export
- Multiple input methods
- Human vs. Computer & 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 ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crazy Stone has made a huge step forward by combining Deep Neural Networks with Monte Carlo Tree Search. The highest level of CrazyStone DeepLearning has achieved 5d in kgs rating ! We have provided an Analysis mode to review your games, and Rating mode to confirm your progress. In CrazyStone DeepLearning, there are all the features you need to enjoy and improve your game of Go ! * 20 levels of play from 15k to 5d There are 20 levels of play (15k-5d) 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 average players. * Analysis Mode You can analyze your current game and also game records saved in sgf files. Use the analysis mode to review games and help improve your strength. Move list, Histogram, Record analysis, Situation graph can be confirmed with the analysis by Crazy Stone. * Rating Mode We have provided a Rating Mode. You can confirm the results of games played and the history of your rating. * Export and import sgf game files You will be able to import and load game records in sgf format. Please use CrazyStone DeepLearning to review and analyze Go games. If you save games in DL format, the results of the record analysis will also be saved in the file. * Other features ・Friendly 3 input methods You can choose from 3 options of input methods (Zoom, Cursor & Touch). ・20 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 ・Landscape mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PANDANET(Go) at Free against CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro's $16.99. CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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
PANDANET(Go) is free to download; CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro costs $16.99 up front. PANDANET(Go) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of PANDANET(Go)'s written reviews are positive against 64% of CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro's.
PANDANET(Go) ships an update every 2 months, CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PANDANET(Go) | CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $16.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (31 ratings) | 4.3 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PANDANET Inc. | UNBALANCE Corporation |
Customer experience
PANDANET(Go)
CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro
In-app purchases
PANDANET(Go)
- 30 Days Registration$17.99
CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro
No in-app purchases
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