Item: Kifu Cam
Rating: 78
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

78/100

Kifu Cam is a specialized utility that feels like magic when it works. For Go (Weiqi/Baduk) players, the chore of manually recording a physical game into a digital SGF file is a major hurdle to improvement. Kifu Cam solves this by using AI to 'see' the board and stones through your camera. The integration of KataGo for win-probability and move suggestions transforms your physical board into a smart-board instantly.

However, it isn't without its quirks. Lighting is the app's biggest enemy; glare on the stones can lead to misreads, and it occasionally struggles with boards that aren't the standard 19x19 size. Despite these technical hurdles, for serious students of the game who want to analyze their club matches using modern AI tools, this is an indispensable, time-saving resource.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1343303689

$3.99 4+★2 2 reviews

Author : Andreas Hauenstein

Pubish Date : Sun Feb 04 2018

Last Update Date : Tue Jul 29 2025

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 5.2Tue Jul 29 2025

Stability and accuracy improvements.
Use your iphone to take a picture of a Go board or online client and find your winning probability and the next move with KataGo.
Estimate the score at any time.
You can export the game position to any app.
If you do not own a Go set, buy one.
It's fun to watch the app do its thing even if you don't know the rules.
You can also take a picture of a computer screen with a Go board on it.
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Use your iphone to take a picture of a Go board or online client and find your winning probability and the next move with KataGo.
Estimate the score at any time.
You can export the game position to any app.
If you do not own a Go set, buy one.
It's fun to watch the app do its thing even if you don't know the rules.
You can also take a picture of a computer screen with a Go board on it.

Ratings & Reviews

2 out of 5 with 2 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Kifu Cam is an essential utility for players of the board game Go. Using advanced computer vision, the app identifies stones on a physical board and converts the position into a digital format. It features KataGo integration to provide real-time score estimation and 'next move' suggestions, allowing players to analyze their live games with professional-level AI insights.