# Classic Shogi Game vs XII Scripta (AG)

Classic Shogi Game and XII Scripta (AG) both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Classic Shogi Game's written reviews are positive against 0% of XII Scripta (AG)'s. Classic Shogi Game also leads on ratings volume (157 vs 9). XII Scripta (AG)'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classic Shogi Game sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and XII Scripta (AG) sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Classic Shogi Game against 4.6 for XII Scripta (AG). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Shogi Game has 157 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Classic Shogi Game's written reviews are positive against 0% of XII Scripta (AG)'s.

Classic Shogi Game ships an update monthly, XII Scripta (AG) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Shogi Game | XII Scripta (AG) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-shogi-game/id1167353018/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xii-scripta-ag/id1495584134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **57.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 277 MB | 218 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Field Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465034947) | [Sullivan Bousiniere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455653920) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Shogi Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-shogi-game/id1167353018)

Learn and play Japanese chess with an AI opponent or against other players. Offers over 3000 puzzle stages and daily challenges to improve your skills. Customize your avatar and engage in online battles.

**Highlights:** AI opponent for all skill levels, Over 3000 shogi puzzle stages, Daily Tsume Shogi challenges, Online multiplayer battles, Shogi rule explanations, Avatar customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Member | $4.49 | per month |
| Gold_6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Matta Unlimited Pass | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold_28 | $3.99 | one-time |
| PiggyBank +30 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gacha Ticket Sale | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sale Offer 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold_52 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gachaticket_10 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gachaticket_14 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gold_100 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gold_147 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold_250 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gachaticket_78 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Gold_540 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for learning Shogi
- 🎮 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🤖 Good AI opponents
- 🌐 Online play available
- 💡 Tsume Shogi practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 😠 Intrusive ads
- 📉 Unstable servers/disconnects
- ❓ Confusing AI level scaling
- 😵 Poor English translation

**Reported bugs**

- Bugs and errors causing losses
- Pieces changing ownership
- Losing when opponent times out
- Sound not working offline
- Online sound follows opponent's settings

**Requested features**

- Add 1v1 feature on the same device
- Add chat/messaging with online opponents
- Add tournaments and events
- Add Manchurian language and icon
- Add human vs human mode


### XII Scripta (AG)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xii-scripta-ag/id1495584134)

Experience forgotten ancient board games brought to life with modern app design. Play against AI, friends, or global players online and offline. Collect unique game pieces and enjoy cloud saves across multiple titles.

**Highlights:** Play against AI, friends, and global players, Online and offline gameplay, Collectible boards, pieces, and dice, Challenges with rule variants, Free cloud save across the collection, Supports multiple languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mortal to Heroic Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heroic to Divine Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Artifact | $0.99 | one-time |
| AG+ Mortal Edition | $1.99 | one-time |
| XII Scripta Mortal Edition | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mortal to Divine Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| AG Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| AG+ Heroic Edition | $2.99 | one-time |
| XII Scripta Heroic Edition | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skeletton Key | $2.99 | one-time |
| AG+ Divine Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| XII Scripta Divine Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| 75 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Shogi Game free?

Classic Shogi Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is XII Scripta (AG) free?

XII Scripta (AG) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Classic Shogi Game or XII Scripta (AG)?

XII Scripta (AG) is rated higher. Classic Shogi Game averages 4.4 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while XII Scripta (AG) averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Classic Shogi Game or XII Scripta (AG) have ads?

Both Classic Shogi Game and XII Scripta (AG) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic Shogi Game or XII Scripta (AG)?

Classic Shogi Game ships an update monthly, and XII Scripta (AG) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Classic Shogi Game was updated on October 29, 2026 and XII Scripta (AG) on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*