# Shogi Demon — Japanese Chess

> Japanese Chess (Shogi) with piece reuse, promotion, and adjustable difficulty. (iPhone/iPad app by NUTRACTOR.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-demon/id305620716 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NUTRACTOR](https://appshunter.io/developer/305620719)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: $1.99 (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2009-02-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-demon/id305620716/reviews.md

## What is Shogi Demon?

Shogi is Japanese Chess.
The difference between this and regular Chess is that the player is allowed to reuse the pieces captured from the opponent for themselves.
With exceptions to the King and the Gold, any pieces that enter the zone of the opponent can be turned over to increase their range of movement. 
Positioning 2 or more Pawns on a vertical line is not permitted if the Pawns are not turned over.
Also, although it is possible to put a King in mate with your own Pawn, it is not permitted to put a King in mate with a Pawn captured from your opponent.
This is because such act is an insult to the King. 

- There is a guide that informs player of a possible movement of the pieces.
- Four computer levels.
- 22 kinds of handicaps.
- Position editor.

## Key features

- Piece reuse from opponent
- Piece promotion with increased movement
- Movement guide for pieces
- Four computer difficulty levels
- 22 handicap options
- Position editor

## Recent user reviews (10 of 40)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-demon/id305620716/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Лучшая адаптация лучшей вариации шахмат.

*2024-12-28*

Хочу сказать огромное спасибо разработчику за его труд и пожелать успехов в дальнейшем.

Единственное чего хотелось бы увидеть в приложении, так это настройка временеи обдумывания компьютером, что бы бот ре ходил мнгновенно.

### 2/5 — 意味のない手を指すのをやめてほしい

*2023-08-24*

わたしの棋力だと結局はZEngine LV.4の方が読みが強いんですが、5局に1回くらいは勝てます。

このソフトの指し方でちょっと気になるのは意味のない手を指すことです。銀を打って玉を下段に落とした次の手でまた元の場所に銀を打って玉が結局同じ場所に帰ってきて、ソフトの持ち駒の銀を2枚タダでもらえただけとか。興醒めなのでやめてほしいです。

### 5/5 — 新しいLv.4は遅くて弱い？

*2022-09-12*

ちょっとしたスキマ時間に楽しむだけなので、あんまり考慮されても困るのです。その割に弱いのならよけいに。

### 1/5 — 改悪

*2022-07-18*

前のバージョンに戻してください。

### 1/5 — 最悪のバージョンアップ

*2022-07-09*

バージョンアップで、デザインも操作性も悪くなってしまった(-_-;)。改悪。前のバージョンに戻して欲しい。

### 1/5 — mac app store版が最悪でした(^_^;)

*2014-01-31*

詰みになる手が打てない仕様になってます。
なんだこれ？？？
こんな酷い将棋ソフトがあるなんて。。。
Mac版が酷かったので、iPhone版も購入したのを後悔してます。

### 4/5 — Vraiment pas mal

*2012-02-13*

Il est pas mal du tout , manque juste le français comme langue et il est génial .

### 4/5 — Bien mais pas top

*2012-01-20*

Game play 🌟
I.A
Aspect

En gros simple, de petit bug de rien du tout. manque: zoom, conseil

### 5/5 — Exactly what I was looking for

*2011-03-10*

I've always wanted to learn shogi and this app makes that very easy. The pieces are labeled and the spaces light up with available moves. It's fast, fun and challenging. There are also extra skins for the pieces to make it more traditional. If you're looking to start playing shogi or just want a challenge it's definitely worth the price.

### 1/5 — バグってますよ。

*2011-03-08*

直ちに修正お願い致します。
当方i  phone4となります

## Frequently asked questions about Shogi Demon

### What are the main differences between Shogi Demon and regular Chess?

Shogi Demon features the ability to reuse captured pieces from your opponent and allows pieces to gain enhanced movement upon entering the opponent's zone. Specific rules also apply to pawn placement and checkmating with captured pawns.

### Does Shogi Demon have ads?

No, Shogi Demon is ad-free, offering an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What devices does Shogi Demon support?

Shogi Demon is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### How difficult is Shogi Demon to play?

Shogi Demon offers four computer levels to adjust the difficulty. It also includes a guide that informs players of possible piece movements, making it accessible for beginners.

### Can I practice specific scenarios in Shogi Demon?

Yes, Shogi Demon includes a position editor that allows you to set up and practice specific game scenarios.

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

Shogi Demon has an age rating of 17+, likely due to the strategic complexity of the game.

### How often is Shogi Demon updated?

The latest version is 6.11, and it was last updated on September 18, 2025, indicating regular updates.

### What is the price of Shogi Demon?

Shogi Demon is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.11 — 2025-09-18

- Supported iOS 26.

### 6.10 — 2025-06-06

- Supported OS is changed to iOS 18 or later.

### 6.9 — 2024-10-07

- Fixed an issue that could cause a crash when opening a file.

### 6.8 — 2024-09-25

- Supported iOS 18.

### 6.7 — 2024-04-04

- Privacy fixes.

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