Shogi for beginners vs ミニ将棋 5x5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shogi for beginners
Learn and play Japanese chess with a simplified board option for beginners. Offers both casual play and authentic Shogi experiences.
- Beginner-friendly small board
- Authentic Shogi gameplay
- Casual play option
- Learn Japanese chess
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Shogi is a Japanese game, like chess. Even beginners can enjoy casually with a small board for beginners. You can also enjoy authentic Shogi.
ミニ将棋 5x5
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AIと一緒に成長する、新しい5五将棋の世界へようこそ! 5x5の盤面で繰り広げられる「5五将棋」で、AIとの熱い対戦を楽しみませんか? このアプリでは、あなたが対戦するたびにAIが学習し、どんどん強くなっていきます。まるで生きている対戦相手と戦っているかのような、新感覚の将棋体験をお届けします。 主な特徴: ・AIと対戦する5五将棋 ・シンプルなルールで、初心者から上級者まで楽しめます。 ・AIはプレイヤーとの対戦で成長 ・対戦を重ねるごとにAIが強化され、常に新しい戦略が必要に! ・「将棋戦闘力」を計測 ・対戦結果からあなたの実力を数値化。自分の成長が一目でわかります。 ・ランキング機能で競い合おう ・世界のプレイヤーと「将棋戦闘力」を競って、トップを目指しましょう。 ・初心者にもおすすめ ・最初はAIがとても弱いので、これから将棋を始めるお子様や初心者の方でも安心して遊べます。 今すぐダウンロードして、AIとともに腕を磨こう! 将棋の魅力を存分に味わえるこのアプリで、あなたも新たな一手を見つけてみませんか?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ミニ将棋 5x5 at fortnightly against Shogi for beginners's every 10 months. Shogi for beginners's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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.
Shogi for beginners ships an update every 10 months, ミニ将棋 5x5 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shogi for beginners | ミニ将棋 5x5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HAREPPO | Koji Murata |
In-app purchases
Shogi for beginners
No in-app purchases
ミニ将棋 5x5
No in-app purchases
Questions
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