# Shogiful Learn & Analyze Shogi — Japanese Chess Tactics Trainer

> Shogi training app with AI opponents, game analysis, and personalized practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Antti Aittamaa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogiful-learn-and-analyze-shogi/id6761656926 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Antti Aittamaa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855943133)
- Category: Games, Board
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 130 MB
- Languages: Canadian English, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Canadian French, German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2026-06-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogiful-learn-and-analyze-shogi/id6761656926/reviews.md

## What is Shogiful Learn & Analyze Shogi?

Most shogi apps let you play. Shogiful helps you improve.

Play against AI opponents, get every game analyzed by a real shogi engine, and turn your mistakes into a personal training plan — all on your device, no account needed.

PLAY → ANALYZE → IMPROVE

PLAY AI OPPONENTS WITH PERSONALITY
• 40 unique opponents, each with a distinct playing style
• Levels from complete beginner to advanced
• A clean, distraction-free board built for touch

ANALYZE EVERY GAME
• Engine-powered analysis that runs entirely on-device
• Every move classified: best moves, inaccuracies, mistakes, blunders
• See the strongest move and the idea behind it

UNDERSTAND YOUR MISTAKES
• Plain-language explanations — no dense notation required
• Shogiful detects the mistakes you keep repeating
• Learn why a move fails, not just that it fails

TRAIN WHAT ACTUALLY MATTERS
• A daily training plan built from your own games
• Tsume (checkmate) puzzles matched to your level
• Spaced repetition keeps solved patterns fresh

WATCH YOURSELF GET STRONGER
• Skill profile across openings, middlegame, endgame, and tactics
• A clear estimate of your playing strength
• Progress charts that show real improvement over time

NEW TO SHOGI? PERFECT.
Shogi is Japan's chess — with a twist: captured pieces switch sides and return to the board in your hand. If you play chess, you'll feel at home in minutes.
• Choose traditional Japanese pieces or westernized symbols
• Learn the core concepts step by step with built-in lessons
• Clear move hints while you find your feet

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• No account, no ads, no tracking
• All analysis runs on your device
• Works fully offline — train anywhere

SHOGIFUL PREMIUM
• Unlimited game analysis
• Unlimited training sessions
• Deeper multi-line engine analysis
• Full skill insights and trends

Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- AI opponents with distinct playing styles
- On-device game analysis
- Personalized training plans
- Tsume (checkmate) puzzles
- Skill profile and progress tracking
- Offline play
- Built-in lessons for beginners

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shogiful Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Shogiful Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shogiful Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Support the Developer Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support the Developer Huge Support | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support the Developer Supporter | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogiful-learn-and-analyze-shogi/id6761656926/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Application Works flawlessly

*2026-07-29*

Finally we received off line shogi tutorial

**Developer response:** Thanks! Much appreciated!

### 5/5 — Perfect for Beginners

*2026-07-28*

The Best App I have found so far. Keep up the Great work

**Developer response:** Thanks for your kind words! Much appreciated!

### 1/5 — 金返せ!!UI最悪でまともに使用できない。最低の詐欺アプリ。

*2026-07-25*

これで買い切り3000円は詐欺だと思う。
1.棋譜がチェスというか、国際的な略号で分かり辛い。(歩兵=p、飛車=rなど)
2.一手打つごとに画面が脈打つ。とても違和感があり、不愉快。
3.解析の理由付けが不自然。将棋では取った相手の駒を利用できるため、「損失が2倍になってしまいます」など。いくら同様のアブストラクトゲームと言え、チェスを基準に検討してはならない。
4.極めつけは後手番を選んだ場合、盤面手前が相手の陣地となる。そのため反転を選ぶと駒自体も180℃反転する。つまり逆さまの表示となり、違和感はあるし見づらいし使用感は最悪だ。

以上4点の理由により、商用どころか通常の使用もできない。
返金希望。

**Developer response:** この度は貴重なご指摘をいただき、誠にありがとうございます。ご指摘いただいた4点は、
将棋アプリとして見過ごせない不具合でした。

・棋譜表記がチェス式だった点
・一手ごとに画面が揺れていた点
・解析の説明がチェスを基準にしていた点
・後手を選ぶと自陣が奥に表示され、駒も上下逆になっていた点

この4点はすべてバージョン1.3.2で修正し、すでにApp Storeの審査に提出しております。
近日公開予定です。後手を選んでも自陣は常に手前に表示され、駒は正しい向きのまま。
日本式棋譜（▲７六歩）にも対応し、解析の説明も将棋の考え方から書き直しました。
画面が揺れる不具合も解消しています。

ご不便をおかけし申し訳ございませんでした。よろしければ、バージョン1.3.2の
公開後にもう一度お試しいただけますと幸いです。貴重なご意見、ありがとうございました。

### 2/5 — Awful with little to zero effort

*2026-07-22*

This app doesn't work. Trying to do any lesson results in the screen getting stuck or crashing. Lessons also don't make any sense in explanations, and the ones I could get to work had incorrect answers. Whole app seems to have been written by AI, and almost nothing can be done without a subscription. I would recommend using ANYTHING over this to learn Shogi.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the detailed report. Sorry this was your first experience with the app. You hit a real bug: our free-daily-limit check was firing in the middle of a puzzle instead of before you started one, which silently dropped your answer and froze/reset the screen. I have also found and corrected incorrect content in several lesson sequences during the same pass. Version 1.3.1, rolling out now, fixes both. I'd appreciate you giving it another try.

## Frequently asked questions about Shogiful Learn & Analyze Shogi

### How does Shogiful help me improve at Shogi?

Shogiful analyzes your games with an engine, identifies your repeated mistakes, and creates a personalized training plan. It also offers tsume puzzles and tracks your skill across different game phases.

### Can I play Shogiful offline?

Yes, Shogiful works fully offline. All game analysis runs on your device, and you can train anywhere without an internet connection.

### Does Shogiful have ads?

No, Shogiful is ad-free. The app is designed for a private experience with no tracking or advertisements.

### What are the Shogiful Premium subscription options?

Shogiful offers monthly and yearly subscriptions for premium features. These include unlimited game analysis, training sessions, deeper engine analysis, and full skill insights. A 7-day free trial is available for both plans.

### How do I cancel my Shogiful subscription?

You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Is Shogiful suitable for beginners?

Yes, Shogiful is perfect for beginners. It offers built-in lessons, clear move hints, and AI opponents at beginner levels. You can also choose between traditional Japanese or westernized piece symbols.

### What devices does Shogiful support?

Shogiful is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, allowing you to train your Shogi skills across multiple Apple devices.

### How often is Shogiful updated?

The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on July 24, 2026. The app was initially released on June 13, 2026, indicating regular updates to improve features and performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.1 — 2026-08-17

A big batch of fixes you asked for — thank you for every report.

• Playing as Gote now shows your own camp at the bottom, with every piece right side up
• The board holds still between moves — no more jumping after a capture or a drop
• Japanese notation (▲７六歩) is here, and it applies to games you've already played, too
• Game analysis was rewritten to read like real shogi coaching, not a translated chess app

Play a game, review your mistakes, and watch your rank climb — your personal shogi trainer just got fluent in shogi.

Enjoying Shogiful? A quick rating helps more players find the board.

### 1.5 — 2026-08-08

A big batch of fixes you asked for — thank you for every report.

• Playing as Gote now shows your own camp at the bottom, with every piece right side up
• The board holds still between moves — no more jumping after a capture or a drop
• Japanese notation (▲７六歩) is here, and it applies to games you've already played, too
• Game analysis was rewritten to read like real shogi coaching, not a translated chess app

Play a game, review your mistakes, and watch your rank climb — your personal shogi trainer just got fluent in shogi.

Enjoying Shogiful? A quick rating helps more players find the board.

### 1.4.1 — 2026-08-06

Ein ganzer Schwung an Korrekturen, die du gemeldet hast – danke für jeden einzelnen Hinweis.

• Wenn du Gote spielst, steht dein eigenes Lager jetzt unten – und jede Figur richtig herum
• Das Brett bleibt zwischen den Zügen völlig ruhig – kein Springen mehr nach einem Schlag oder einem Abwurf
• Die japanische Notation (▲７六歩) ist da und gilt auch rückwirkend für Partien, die du schon gespielt hast
• Die Analyseerklärungen wurden komplett neu geschrieben – sie lesen sich jetzt wie echtes Shogi-Coaching, nicht wie übersetztes Schach

Spiel eine Partie, analysiere deine Fehler und sieh zu, wie dein Rang steigt – dein persönlicher Shogi-Trainer spricht jetzt richtig Shogi.

Gefällt dir Shogiful? Eine kurze Bewertung hilft mehr Spielern, ans Brett zu finden.

### 1.3.2 — 2026-07-26

A big batch of fixes you asked for — thank you for every report.

• Playing as Gote now shows your own camp at the bottom, with every piece right side up
• The board holds still between moves — no more jumping after a capture or a drop
• Japanese notation (▲７六歩) is here, and it applies to games you've already played too
• Game analysis was rewritten to read like real shogi coaching, not a translated chess app

Play a game, review your mistakes and watch your rank climb — your personal shogi trainer just got fluent in shogi.

Enjoying Shogiful? A quick rating helps more players find the board.

### 1.3.1 — 2026-07-24

Your progress now counts — Shogiful joins Game Center.

NEW: Game Center
• Earn 62 achievements as you win games, solve tsume, and sharpen every skill
• Climb the leaderboards — rating, accuracy, win streaks, puzzles solved, and more
• Your rank and achievements follow you across iPhone and iPad

ALSO IN THIS UPDATE
• Faster launches and smoother screens
• Stability fixes across the board — including the ones you reported. Thank you.

Play a game, review your mistakes, and watch your rank climb. Your personal shogi trainer just got more rewarding.

Enjoying Shogiful? A quick rating helps more players find the board.

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## Related topics

[shogi](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/shogi)

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