Comparison

TOTL vs Shogi 4×4

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TOTL

A straightforward logic puzzle game where the objective is to switch off a series of lamps. Players can customize their auditory experience with various sound options for gameplay feedback.

Highlights
  • Logic puzzle gameplay
  • Lamp sequence challenges
  • Customizable sound effects
  • Simple interface
  • Offline play
Features
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TOTL is a simple logic game that requires the player to turn off a sequence of lamps. Different sounds can be selected by the user for feedback as the game progresses.

About

Shogi 4×4

Features
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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.

Screenshots

TOTL1 screens
Shogi 4×44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TOTL at none against Shogi 4×4's shown. Shogi 4×4's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

TOTL ships an update every 4 months, Shogi 4×4 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TOTL versus Shogi 4×4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOTLShogi 4×4
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTremont Air, LLCTakuma Takahashi

In-app purchases

None

TOTL

No in-app purchases

None

Shogi 4×4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TOTL free?
TOTL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shogi 4×4 free?
Shogi 4×4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TOTL or Shogi 4×4 have ads?
Shogi 4×4 shows ads; TOTL does not.
Which is updated more often, TOTL or Shogi 4×4?
TOTL ships an update every 4 months, and Shogi 4×4 weekly. Most recently, TOTL was updated on October 31, 2026 and Shogi 4×4 on October 30, 2026.

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