Shogi for beginners vs Parlor
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
Shogi is a Japanese game, like chess. Even beginners can enjoy casually with a small board for beginners. You can also enjoy authentic Shogi.
Parlor
This app brings the fun of game night to your phone with a variety of social games, including detective mysteries and party classics. It's designed for groups to interact, laugh, and collaborate, offering immersive experiences with custom clues and puzzles.
- Instant party games
- Immersive mystery experiences
- Face-to-face group interaction
- Easy hosting and customization
- Custom clues with photos and AR
- Social deduction and creative games
Read full descriptionHide full description
Your Pocket Game Night Parlor brings the best parts of game night to your phone. From detective mysteries to party classics, play social games that get everyone talking, laughing, and working together—anywhere, anytime. INSTANT PARTY GAMES Jump into quick social games perfect for any group—bluffing games, creative challenges, deduction puzzles, and more. Fast party games where you bluff, guess, deduce, and debate. No setup, no cleanup, just pure fun. MYSTERIES THAT COME ALIVE Host immersive experiences where your space becomes the game board. Print evidence, and take images to hide clues in real locations, unlock puzzles by scanning objects, and watch friends piece together the mystery. BUILT FOR GROUPS Every game is designed to get people interacting face-to-face. Share theories, vote together, collaborate on puzzles, call out bluffs. Whether you're hosting or playing, everyone's engaged. EASY TO HOST, MAGIC TO PLAY Setting up takes minutes. Choose a game, customize if you want, and invite your crew. Hosts can monitor progress and drop hints in real-time. Players just experience the magic unfolding through their phones. WHAT YOU CAN PLAY - Fast party games for casual hangouts - Social deduction and creative games - Full mystery experiences with interconnected puzzles - Custom clues using photos, videos, sounds, PDFs, and AR Parlor brings people together for memorable, flexible, social fun. Download Parlor. Game night starts now. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fuyulabs.com/parlor/privacy.html End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Roadmap - NFC: coming soon. - Ability to create your own stories: coming eventually.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Parlor at 5.0 against Shogi for beginners's 3.5. Parlor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 months). Shogi for beginners's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price 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. Parlor sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Shogi for beginners asks for nothing beyond the download.
Parlor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shogi for beginners has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Shogi for beginners ships an update every 10 months, Parlor every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shogi for beginners | Parlor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HAREPPO | Tifany Pan |
In-app purchases
Shogi for beginners
No in-app purchases
Parlor
- Who Stole My Matcha$3.99
- The Retrospector$5.99
- The Rift$5.99
Questions
Is Shogi for beginners free?
Is Parlor free?
Which has better reviews, Shogi for beginners or Parlor?
Do Shogi for beginners or Parlor have ads?
Which is updated more often, Shogi for beginners or Parlor?
Other comparisons















