# A guide to Shogi

> Learn and play Shogi, the traditional Japanese board game. (iPhone/iPad app by ken1.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-guide-to-shogi/id816832007 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ken1](https://appshunter.io/developer/525195402)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 92 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-02-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-guide-to-shogi/id816832007/reviews.md

## What is A guide to Shogi?

It is an application to learn "Shogi" is a traditional board game of Japan.
It's possible to learn a rule of Shogi. And you can play a game with a computer.

## Key features

- Learn Shogi rules
- Play against computer
- Traditional Japanese board game

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-guide-to-shogi/id816832007/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So good

*2023-01-14, version 3.1*

It is the easy way to play EasyShogi in seconds.

### 1/5 — No English option

*2020-12-06, version 2.9*

AppStore shows it has an English option but the settings in the app do not support the language.

### 1/5 — Still no English

*2019-06-10, version 2.6*

App store says English version, not true

### 1/5 — English Please

*2018-04-06, version 2.5*

なぜ英語が利用できないのですか？説明は英語です。ゲームは英語のオプションがありません。だから私はそれを理解できません。ゲームの別れが大好きです。ありがとうございました。

### 1/5 — English available?

*2018-02-22, version 2.4*

The description for the app says it is in Japanese and English, but I cannot find any way to change the language to English. It might be there but since I do not know how to read kanji I can’t see how to change it if there is a way. If it is able to show English instructions please make the option accessible in a way English speakers can change it, or else remove English from the language description so as to avoid this confusion.

### 4/5 — Looks good

*2018-02-19, version 2.4*

Please add option to change the language. More interesting than Chess.

### 1/5 — Not in English

*2018-01-19, version 2.4*

Logging on to the apps all my settings are English great recognition work Apple. 🤯

### 2/5 — Looks like a good app

*2017-08-23, version 2.3*

No English? I would have though that English would be an optional language

### 1/5 — Hmmm

*2017-07-25*

So no English version

### 1/5 — No English

*2016-09-08, version 2.1*

I downloaded this off of the U.S. AppStore. The description indicates it supports both English and Japanese, but this is not true.

## Frequently asked questions about A guide to Shogi

### What is Shogi?

Shogi is a traditional Japanese board game, often referred to as Japanese chess. It is a two-player strategy game with unique rules and pieces.

### Can I play Shogi offline?

Yes, you can play Shogi against the computer within the app, which does not require an internet connection.

### What devices does Shogi Guide support?

Shogi Guide is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Shogi Guide updated?

The app was last updated on October 29, 2025, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

### What is the age rating for Shogi Guide?

Shogi Guide has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How does Shogi Guide compare to other Shogi apps?

Shogi Guide offers a straightforward way to learn the rules and play against a computer, with a user-friendly interface. Its focus is on accessibility for new players.

### Is Shogi Guide free to download?

Yes, Shogi Guide is free to download and play, though it does contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2025-10-29

Added support for iOS 26

### 3.2 — 2025-02-13

iOS 18 Support

### 3.1 — 2022-11-08

iOS 15 iOS 16 Support

### 3.01 — 2021-05-27

iOS 14.5 Support
Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash

### 3.0 — 2020-12-07

Bug Fix

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All apps by ken1: https://appshunter.io/developer/525195402

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