# Shogi Kifu

> App for recording Shogi (Japanese chess) games. (iPhone/iPad app by Yoshikazu Kakinoki.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-kifu/id302532668 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yoshikazu Kakinoki](https://appshunter.io/developer/299139132)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2011-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-kifu/id302532668/reviews.md

## What is Shogi Kifu?

This application is to record Shogi (Japanese chess) games.
User cannot play against the computer.

Features:
- Even or handicap games.
- Record the game information and the comments.
- Save / Load game file.
- Send game scores by mail.
- Load games on the Web.
  (cannot access the site requires password)
- Help

## Key features

- Record game information and comments
- Save and load game files
- Send game scores via email
- Load games from the web
- Even or handicap game support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 52)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-kifu/id302532668/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 操作がわかりづらい。説明が無くて不親切

*2025-10-13*

ネット将棋の棋譜の保存や研究したくてダウンロードしたのに、使い方が分かりづらくて使えない。

### 5/5 — 使いやすい

*2025-08-20*

棋譜の保存用として便利

### 5/5 — 説明をよく読んだら、使い方が分かる。

*2025-08-01*

最初、直感的にわかりづらくて困惑しました。けど、説明をちゃんとよく読むと、やりたいことは全部書いてあって、その通りに使えました。最初努力がいるけど、使い方を覚えたら手放せなくなるアプリ。戦法の本をこれで動くようにして、コメントに必要なことを書いて、本を全部アプリ化してます。超分かりやすい！

### 4/5 — 右香落ち

*2025-03-17*

大橋宗英、天野宗歩といった江戸時代の棋譜を並べようと思ったのですが、右香落ちが見当たりません。（左）香落ちの初期配置から局面編集で９一の香車を１一に移動すればできないことはないようすが、右香落ちもあるとうれしいです。Kifu for Windowsのような多彩な手合割を望むのは、あまりにマニアックすぎるかもしれませんが。

### 3/5 — 使いやすいけれど…

*2024-08-04*

4枚落ちとか6枚落ちには対応しているけれど、5枚落ちとか3枚落ちには対応してないので、微妙に使いにくいです…

### 5/5 — 外出先で詰将棋の検討ができるのがよい。

*2024-02-23*

今まではパソコンがないと詰将棋の検討ができなかったが、本アプリのおかげでいつでもどこでも検討できるのが嬉しい。 欲を言えば余詰検討機能も実装して欲しい。

### 1/5 — 読み込めないじゃん

*2023-12-18*

自分で管理してる棋譜を簡単に読み込んで使えたらと思ったら、そういうのは読み込めないじゃん。
しかもいきなり対局モードでスタートするし、使い方分かりづらすぎ。

### 4/5 — バグ修正願います

*2022-05-31*

分岐をしっかりと表示出来る数少ない棋譜再生アプリ
直感的ではないが一通りの編集も出来る

昔からちょいちょいバグの出るアプリだがそのういちゃんと修正される
今回、iCloudのファイルがグレーアウトして読み込めないバグが出た
こちらも修正していただけると嬉しいです

### 5/5 — 詰将棋解図機能！

*2020-10-03*

いつのまにか詰将棋解図機能が追加されていて驚いた
詰将棋を保存しつつ、このアプリからコピーしてぴよ将棋に貼って解答を表示させようとしていたので手間が省けた

### 1/5 — 分岐ができません

*2019-10-05*

分岐ができません。
説明では、「分岐を作成したい局面で「対局」をタップし、「現在の局面から対局 - 分岐作成」を実行します。」とありますが、「現在の局面から対局 」をタップしても対局画面に戻るだけで、「分岐作成」がでてきません。

## Frequently asked questions about Shogi Kifu

### What is Shogi Kifu used for?

Shogi Kifu is an application designed specifically for recording Shogi (Japanese chess) games. It allows users to document game information, add comments, and save or load game files for later review.

### Can I play against the computer in Shogi Kifu?

No, Shogi Kifu does not offer a computer opponent. Its primary function is to record games played between humans, not to provide an AI opponent.

### What types of games can be recorded?

Shogi Kifu supports the recording of both even games and handicap games. This flexibility ensures that a wide range of Shogi match types can be documented.

### How can I share my recorded games?

You can easily share your recorded Shogi games by sending the game scores via email directly from the application. This makes it convenient to share your matches with friends or study partners.

### Does Shogi Kifu have ads?

No, Shogi Kifu does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted user experience without any ads.

### What devices is Shogi Kifu compatible with?

Shogi Kifu is compatible with iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users who want to record their Shogi games on the go.

### How often is Shogi Kifu updated?

The latest version of Shogi Kifu is 4.73, which was last updated on September 4, 2024. The developer, Yoshikazu Kakinoki, regularly provides updates to the application.

### What is the price of Shogi Kifu?

Shogi Kifu is a paid application priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for recording and managing your Shogi games.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.73 — 2024-09-04

- Fixed a rare bug where the branch of a game file could not be read correctly.
- If you are unable to update this app, please back up all game records in the app, delete the app, and then reinstall it.

### 4.72 — 2024-08-25

- Fixed an issue where saving to Dropbox was not possible
- If you are unable to update this app, please back up all game records in the app, delete the app, and then reinstall it.

### 4.71 — 2024-08-12

- Support 3 pieces handicap.
- If you are unable to update this app, please back up all game records in the app, delete the app, and then reinstall it.

### 4.70 — 2024-08-07

- Add game information: Opening, Record
- Automatic Promotion option

### 4.63 — 2023-02-25

- Fix: Branch operation.

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## More apps by Yoshikazu Kakinoki

- [5x5 Shogi (MiniShogi) K55](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5x5-shogi-minishogi-k55/id299139129)
- [Kakinoki Shogi :Japanese Chess](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakinoki-shogi-japanese-chess/id301163765)
- [Kakinoki Shogi for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakinoki-shogi-for-ipad/id373258797)

All apps by Yoshikazu Kakinoki: https://appshunter.io/developer/299139132

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