Bodoge vs Shogi 4×4
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bodoge
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It is an analog operated portable board game platform. You can play just by breaking down pieces and stones. Content will be added one after another. I want this! Please contact us anytime at any time.
Shogi 4×4
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A shogi game played on a 4x4 grid of 16 squares, with the placement of pieces different each time. It features a "10-second mode" that tests your ability to make split-second decisions in a short amount of time, and a "3-minute mode" that tests your ability to think ahead and read ahead. ■Rule ① The shogi board has 4 squares vertically and 4 squares horizontally, for a total of 16 squares. ② There are four pieces, including the 王将" and "歩", which are assigned to each player and placed on the board. ③ There are two time modes: "10-second mode", where players have 10 seconds per move, and "3-minute mode", where players lose when the time limit is set at 3 minutes. ■Online Match ・You can compete online against people from all over the world. ・You can share a room pass and play against friends you know. ・In the case of friend matches, there is also a spectator mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Bodoge at none against Shogi 4×4's shown. Bodoge also leads on iOS requirement (11.1 vs 13.0). Shogi 4×4's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bodoge ships an update every 2 months, Shogi 4×4 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bodoge | Shogi 4×4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 188 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pen | Takuma Takahashi |
In-app purchases
Bodoge
No in-app purchases
Shogi 4×4
No in-app purchases
