Just getting into Go? THIS is the app.

This is the app that will get you into Go. It is recommended that to get at Go a beginner must “lose her first 50 games as quickly as possible.” With SmartGo Player, you can reach that milestone easily in an afternoon. The AI is surprisingly fast (<2 sec moves), but will challenge a beginner (although the generous handicaps will prevent you from throwing your iPad at the wall in frustration).

The territory estimation maps are a neat touch and the automatic resignation feature (which can be switched off) is equally as nice an addition. It is an incredibly smart, adapting program— the not-so-kindly grandfather you need to jumpstart your Go career. Absolutely worth the money.

the_prox about SmartGo Player, v2.4