# Tsumego Pro (Go problems) vs NBack Game

The clearest difference is rating: NBack Game at 5.0 against Tsumego Pro (Go problems)'s 4.5. NBack Game also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Tsumego Pro (Go problems)'s advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 27). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tsumego Pro (Go problems) sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. NBack Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

NBack Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tsumego Pro (Go problems) has 1.8K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Tsumego Pro (Go problems)'s written reviews are positive against 89% of NBack Game's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tsumego Pro (Go problems) | NBack Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsumego-pro-go-problems/id892041876/reviews) | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nback-game/id1542512368/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emmanuel Mathis](https://appshunter.io/developer/892041879) | [Kornel Miszczak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542512370) |

## What reviewers say

### Tsumego Pro (Go problems)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsumego-pro-go-problems/id892041876)

Enhance your Go skills with a vast library of tsumego puzzles. Learn from detailed solutions and explore variations to understand mistakes. Features daily problems, adaptive difficulty, and customizable game settings.

**Highlights:** Daily tsumego problems, Adaptive difficulty modes, Detailed solutions and bad variations, Color selection (black, white, random), Hint system, Book theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +150 Basic Problems | $0.99 | one-time |
| +150 Intermediate problems | $0.99 | one-time |
| +150 Easy problems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner problems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Elementary problems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate problems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced problems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced problems #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic tesuji | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily problems - Easy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily problems - Hard | $1.99 | one-time |
| All-Access Pass | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stimulate thinking
- 👍 Minimalistic, Gets the Job Done
- 👍 Great app for learning Go on the move!
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Amazing Go app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Do Not Buy All-Access Pack
- 🐛 Sometimes it says resolved when black loses
- 🐛 Not for beginners, not helpful at all
- 🐛 Decent - room for improvement
- 🐛 Lacking feedback, errors, & lack of control

**Reported bugs**

- Purchases do not work
- Incorrect problems
- Issues with the progress mode and problem selection

**Requested features**

- Explanation when a move is correct or incorrect
- More explanations and instructions for beginners
- Ability to play out variations and see different outcomes
- Consistent difficulty ratings for problems
- Ability to bookmark and revisit problems


### NBack Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nback-game/id1542512368)

This game challenges your memory by requiring you to match sounds and positions from a specified number of rounds ago. Regular play has been shown to enhance both short-term and long-term memory recall. Unlock new levels as you successfully complete each stage of increasing difficulty.

**Highlights:** N-back task implementation, Sound and position matching, Short and long-term memory improvement, 25 difficulty levels, Progressive level unlocking, In-game tutorial

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tsumego Pro (Go problems) free?

Tsumego Pro (Go problems) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NBack Game free?

NBack Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tsumego Pro (Go problems) or NBack Game?

NBack Game is rated higher. Tsumego Pro (Go problems) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while NBack Game averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.

### Do Tsumego Pro (Go problems) or NBack Game have ads?

Tsumego Pro (Go problems) shows ads; NBack Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tsumego Pro (Go problems) or NBack Game?

Tsumego Pro (Go problems) ships an update every 3 weeks, and NBack Game every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tsumego Pro (Go problems) was updated on October 19, 2026 and NBack Game on October 19, 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.*