# Shogi Wars vs CrazyStone DeepLearning

The clearest difference is ads: Shogi Wars at none against CrazyStone DeepLearning's shown. CrazyStone DeepLearning's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 47%) and ratings volume (1K vs 136). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shogi Wars sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shogi Wars against 4.6 for CrazyStone DeepLearning. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrazyStone DeepLearning has 1K ratings behind it against 136, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Shogi Wars's written reviews are positive against 71% of CrazyStone DeepLearning's.

Shogi Wars ships an update every 4 weeks, CrazyStone DeepLearning every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shogi Wars | CrazyStone DeepLearning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-wars/id496801169/reviews)** | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazystone-deeplearning/id1252539379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 136 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 318 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HEROZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/463257939) | [UNBALANCE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/358617691) |

## What reviewers say

### Shogi Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-wars/id496801169)

Experience the strategic depth of Japanese chess with this app, offering fast-paced online and offline matches for all skill levels. Earn official diplomas and enjoy a realistic Shogi experience with advanced AI and customizable game modes.

**Highlights:** Online and offline Shogi matches, World-class AI opponent, Multiple time controls (10MIN, 3MIN, 10SEC), Official rank system (dan/kyu), Apply for official dan diplomas, Fancy graphics and performance

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Subscription) | $5.49 | per month |
| Kishin Learning (Subscription) | $7.99 | per month |
| Super Premium (Subscription) | $8.49 | per month |
| Kishin×1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pawn toss ticket×1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium (30 days) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kishin×13 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kishin analysis ticket x 26 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kishin×27 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Kishin×166 | $99.99 | one-time |


### 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 Shogi Wars free?

Shogi Wars 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, Shogi Wars or CrazyStone DeepLearning?

Shogi Wars is rated higher. Shogi Wars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while CrazyStone DeepLearning averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do Shogi Wars or CrazyStone DeepLearning have ads?

CrazyStone DeepLearning shows ads; Shogi Wars does not.

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

Shogi Wars ships an update every 4 weeks, and CrazyStone DeepLearning every 2 months. Most recently, Shogi Wars was updated on October 24, 2026 and CrazyStone DeepLearning on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*