# PocketShogi

> Shogi board game with AI opponents and local multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by SilverStarJapan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketshogi/id1389735935 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SilverStarJapan](https://appshunter.io/developer/367753463)
- Category: Games, Board
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 191 MB
- Released: 2018-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketshogi/id1389735935/reviews.md

## What is PocketShogi?

○ Game with COM
Computer thinking level is 20 levels.
Even beginners are able to fight at the same time from beginners, even advanced users can be satisfied with the broadest strength of superlatives.

○ 2 P versus opponent
It is a mode to play against the other by using one terminal and alternately pointed by two people.
Even if there are no shogi boards or pieces, you can play with other people immediately.

Also, 2P game mode can be used not only for the game but also for entering game records.

○ Save and resume function of game record
You can save the game record during the game or at the end of the game.
You can save up to 100 game records.

You can read the saved game record at any time, you can resume from the middle of the game and reproduce the game record.

○ Function in game
"Pocket Shogi" has many functions that are useful for the game.
◆ Hands can be set from flat to 2 drops
◆ "Masato" "Injection" in the game
◆ Toggle sound effect on / off
◆ Toggle Wang Warning ON / OFF
◆ On / off switching of the latest display
◆ Switch between one character piece and two character piece
◆ Turn zoom on / off by tapping

(C) SilverStarJapan

## Key features

- 20 computer difficulty levels
- 2-player local versus mode
- Save and resume game records
- In-game move assistance
- Adjustable game settings

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketshogi/id1389735935/reviews.md

### 5/5 — とても良い

*2024-10-29, version 1.8.1*

将棋アプリは沢山あるが、このアプリはユーザーの視点をよく考えて作られており、休憩中などに最適なアプリかと。車移動が多いので待ち時間の合間に使っています。

### 2/5 — 悪くはないが

*2022-06-11, version 1.7*

コマの文字が分かりづらいね、もっとハッキリした感じにすべきだと思う

### 4/5 — ??

*2019-02-10*

So I speak English not Japanese but I really wanted to play this game. It says that the languages are both English and Japanese but I don’t know how to change it

## Frequently asked questions about PocketShogi

### Does PocketShogi have ads?

Yes, PocketShogi contains advertisements. As a free game, ads are displayed to support its development and availability.

### How many difficulty levels does PocketShogi offer?

PocketShogi provides 20 distinct difficulty levels for its AI opponent, catering to both beginners and advanced players.

### Can I play PocketShogi offline?

Yes, PocketShogi can be played offline against the AI opponent or in the 2-player versus mode using a single device.

### How many game records can PocketShogi save?

PocketShogi allows you to save up to 100 game records, enabling you to revisit past matches or resume ongoing games.

### What devices is PocketShogi available on?

PocketShogi is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for PocketShogi?

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

### When was PocketShogi last updated?

PocketShogi was last updated on September 27, 2023, with version 1.8.1.

### What are some in-game features in PocketShogi?

PocketShogi includes features like setting hands from flat to 2 drops, 'Masato' and 'Injection' moves, toggling sound effects, and switching piece character display.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.1 — 2023-09-27

A minor bug has been corrected.

### 1.8 — 2023-07-27

Fixed minor bugs.

### 1.7 — 2022-03-08

The content of the hint has been adjusted according to the level.

### 1.6 — 2022-01-26

A hint function has been added.
Increased the level from 10 to 20 levels.

### 1.5 — 2021-11-10

Fixed minor bugs.

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