Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

Shogi for beginners

Learn and play Japanese chess with a simplified board option for beginners. Offers both casual play and authentic Shogi experiences.

Highlights
  • Beginner-friendly small board
  • Authentic Shogi gameplay
  • Casual play option
  • Learn Japanese chess
Features
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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.

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ミニ将棋 5x5

Features
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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?

Screenshots

Shogi for beginners4 screens
ミニ将棋 5x54 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shogi for beginners versus ミニ将棋 5x5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShogi for beginnersミニ将棋 5x5
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAREPPOKoji Murata

In-app purchases

None

Shogi for beginners

No in-app purchases

None

ミニ将棋 5x5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shogi for beginners free?
Shogi for beginners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ミニ将棋 5x5 free?
ミニ将棋 5x5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shogi for beginners or ミニ将棋 5x5 have ads?
Both Shogi for beginners and ミニ将棋 5x5 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shogi for beginners or ミニ将棋 5x5?
Shogi for beginners ships an update every 10 months, and ミニ将棋 5x5 fortnightly. Most recently, Shogi for beginners was updated on November 6, 2026 and ミニ将棋 5x5 on October 30, 2026.

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