Comparison

The World Go vs CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro

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

Head to head
About

The World Go

Engage in the ancient strategy game of Go with players worldwide. Practice against AI, watch master games, and connect with friends. Features unique board themes and a robust ranking system.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer matches
  • AI practice modes
  • Watch master games
  • Friend match system
  • Customizable board themes
  • Automated scoring
  • User ranking system
Features
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This game is a Go game that can be played by online. This app has been in service since January 2015. More than 10,000 players use this app every day. 1. Play online with players around the world 2. Watching Go Masters' Play 3. Play directly with your friends as a friend add function 4. Watch the your record and send to friends it. 5. Free artificial intelligence to play from level 10 to level 1 6. A set of unique board themes provided in addition to the default board. 7. Title and title match system for high level users 8. Automated House counting System 9. Ban on bad users with manner index system Just enter your old nickname and password at welcome popup. It supports the practice with a low level GO AI for beginners. If you want to learn Go, here you can play with a lot of different levels of strong players.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

The World Go4 screens
CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The World Go at Free against CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro's $16.99. The World Go also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (64% vs 52%). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

The World Go is free to download; CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro costs $16.99 up front. The World Go sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The World Go holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of The World Go's written reviews are positive against 64% of CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The World Go ships an update every 2 months, CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The World Go versus CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe World GoCrazyStone DeepLearning Pro
PriceFree — better$16.99
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better4.3 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews51.5% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings423 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasterGamesUNBALANCE Corporation

Customer experience

The World Go

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative42.4%

CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral21.4%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

The World Go

One-time4
  • GO Gold 10$2.99
  • GO Gold 20$6.99
  • GO Gold 70$19.99
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  • GO Gold 120$34.99
None

CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The World Go free?
The World Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro free?
CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro costs $16.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The World Go or CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro?
The World Go is rated higher. The World Go averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.
Do The World Go or CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro have ads?
Neither The World Go nor CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The World Go or CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro?
The World Go ships an update every 2 months, and CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro every 4 months. Most recently, The World Go was updated on October 17, 2026 and CrazyStone DeepLearning Pro on October 15, 2026.

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