Comparison

Shengji vs Go First!

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

Head to head
About

Shengji

Experience one of China's most popular card games, now available on iOS. Challenge friends or play against intelligent bots, with cross-platform availability for seamless gameplay on any device. Easy to learn but offers deep strategic mastery.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer matches with friends and global players
  • Solo play against intelligent AI bots
  • Cross-platform availability on smartphones, tablets, and desktops
  • User-friendly interface for easy learning
  • Deep strategic gameplay for experienced players
  • Join a growing global community
Features
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For the first time in the Western market, we bring you "Shengji", one of China's most beloved and popular card games, now accessible on iOS. Played by millions in China, this fascinating game of skill and strategy is now ready to captivate players across the globe. *Multiplayer Fun* Ready to challenge your friends? Our multiplayer support allows you to connect with players near and far. Whether you're organizing a friendly match with your pals or seeking competition from around the world, Shengji's multiplayer mode offers an exciting and competitive environment for all skill levels. *Solo Play with Bots* All your friends busy? Sharpen your skills and enjoy Shengji at your own pace with our intelligent bot players. Designed to simulate real-life opponents, these bots provide a challenging and enjoyable experience for solo players. *Cross-Platform Availability* We believe in unrestricted fun and that's why Shengji is available on all digital platforms. Whether you're a fan of playing on your smartphone, tablet, or desktop, our game is optimized for every device, ensuring a smooth and engaging gaming experience wherever you are. *Easy to Learn, A Lifetime to Master* Never played Shengji before? Our user-friendly interface will have you playing like a pro in no time. And for the Shengji veterans, our game offers endless depth and complexity that will continually challenge and excite you. *Join the Community* Become part of a growing global community of Shengji players. Share strategies, compete in tournaments, and make new friends who share your passion for this classic game. *Free to Play* Immerse yourself in the world of Shengji for free!

About

Go First!

This app eliminates the "who goes first?" dilemma for games and group activities. It randomly selects a player by having everyone place a finger on the screen. An optional mode can also determine the full turn order.

Highlights
  • Randomly selects a player
  • Determines full turn order
  • Supports up to 5 players
  • Clean and intuitive design
  • Ideal for game nights and parties
Features
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Tired of the "who goes first?" debate? Let your fingers decide. This simple and intuitive app makes it easy to choose the starting player in any board game, card game, or group activity. How it works: Everyone puts a finger on the screen and the app randomly selects one to go first. No fuss, no arguing. Need more than just first? Switch to Rank Mode to assign full turn order (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th) with a satisfying animation. Perfect for games where order really matters. Features: Up to 5 players Instant first-player picker Optional full rank-order mode Clean design, easy to use Great for game nights, parties, or any situation where a quick, fair pick is needed. Let the game begin — with a touch. No ads. Free forever. Made with love.

Screenshots

Shengji4 screens
Go First!2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Go First! at 100% against Shengji's 0%. Go First! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Shengji's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Go First! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Shengji's written reviews are positive against 100% of Go First!'s.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shengji versus Go First!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShengjiGo First!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStudiolanes LLCJohn Robert Herrick

Customer experience

Shengji

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Go First!

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shengji

No in-app purchases

None

Go First!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shengji free?
Shengji is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Go First! free?
Go First! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shengji or Go First!?
Go First! is rated higher. Shengji averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Go First! averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Shengji or Go First! have ads?
Neither Shengji nor Go First! shows ads.

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