# Shogi

> Play traditional Japanese Shogi against AI or solve tactical problems. (iPhone/iPad app by ken1.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi/id525195399 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ken1](https://appshunter.io/developer/525195402)
- Category: Games, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 524 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2012-05-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi/id525195399/reviews.md

## What is Shogi?

It is an application to play "Shogi" is a traditional board game of Japan.
You can play a game with a computer and play shogi problems.

## Key features

- Play Shogi against computer
- Solve Shogi problems
- Traditional Japanese board game
- Improve tactical skills

## What do users think of Shogi?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Good game
- 👍 AI difficulty levels
- 👍 Fun to play
- 👍 Undo function
- 👍 No annoying ads
- 👍 Interesting gameplay mechanics

**Cons**

- ❌ No English translation
- ❌ Difficult to understand
- ❌ UI not intuitive for non-Japanese speakers
- ❌ Developers are scammers (one review)
- ❌ Screen freezes (one review)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Screen freezes

**Most requested features**

- Add English language option
- Improve discoverability of language settings
- Add 2-player mode
- Add Spanish language support
- Make AI weaker for beginners
- Add level options for beginner mode
- Add alternate symbols on pieces for differentiation
- Make it easier to find English version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi/id525195399/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 好き！❤️❤️❤️

*2025-04-29, version 5.5*

👍❤️

### 5/5 — Needs English

*2024-04-04*

Put English

### 5/5 — Easy way to be the best in Like a Dragon 8

*2024-02-01, version 5.5*

Thank you!

### 1/5 — Terrible game, lying developers.

*2023-08-13, version 5.5*

These lying, deceitful, terrible developers are scammers. Do NOT download this horrible game. あほらしひとがこのげむつくたの

### 1/5 — NO ENGLISH

*2021-11-08*

There’s no English language mode….. wth

### 5/5 — Gigi

*2021-10-22*

The ability of AI changes so much to the level we choose.

### 5/5 — How do I change the language

*2020-12-03, version 5.2*

From my understanding there is an option for English. The problem is I don’t know how. Other than that the app is great

### 3/5 — Screen freeze

*2020-08-27*

Screen freezes something ...

### 5/5 — English

*2020-04-25, version 5.2*

I cant find the settings for change of language

### 3/5 — Please make in English

*2019-11-17*

An English option would be fabulous and it would propel this app into an unknown great amount of popularity.

## Frequently asked questions about Shogi

### What is this app?

This application allows you to play Shogi, the traditional Japanese board game. You can enjoy games against a computer opponent or practice your skills by solving various Shogi problems.

### What are the main features?

The app offers the ability to play a full game of Shogi against a computer, providing a challenging opponent. It also includes a collection of Shogi problems designed to test and improve your tactical understanding of the game.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and play. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the application.

### Who is this app for?

This app is ideal for anyone interested in Shogi, whether you are a beginner looking to learn the rules and basic strategies or an experienced player wanting to hone your skills against an AI or by solving puzzles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.7 — 2026-03-27

Added support for iOS 26

### 5.6 — 2025-08-25

iOS 18 Support

### 5.5 — 2022-11-28

iOS 15 iOS 16 Support

### 5.4 — 2021-07-05

iOS 14.5 Support
Bug Fix

### 5.3 — 2021-02-11

iOS14 Support
Bug Fix

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## More apps by ken1

- [A guide to Shogi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-guide-to-shogi/id816832007)
- [入門リバーシ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1050481023)

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

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