# Shogi Wars vs PiyoShogi

The clearest difference is ads: Shogi Wars at none against PiyoShogi's shown. PiyoShogi's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 47%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shogi Wars sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and PiyoShogi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shogi Wars against 4.8 for PiyoShogi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 124 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Shogi Wars's written reviews are positive against 76% of PiyoShogi's.

Shogi Wars ships an update every 4 weeks, PiyoShogi weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shogi Wars | PiyoShogi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-wars/id496801169/reviews) | **[4.8 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piyoshogi/id1104881942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 124 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 318 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HEROZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/463257939) | [STUDIO-K Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1104881941) |

## What reviewers say

### Shogi Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-wars/id496801169)

Experience the strategic depth of Japanese chess with this app, offering fast-paced online and offline matches for all skill levels. Earn official diplomas and enjoy a realistic Shogi experience with advanced AI and customizable game modes.

**Highlights:** Online and offline Shogi matches, World-class AI opponent, Multiple time controls (10MIN, 3MIN, 10SEC), Official rank system (dan/kyu), Apply for official dan diplomas, Fancy graphics and performance

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Subscription) | $5.49 | per month |
| Kishin Learning (Subscription) | $7.99 | per month |
| Super Premium (Subscription) | $8.49 | per month |
| Kishin×1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pawn toss ticket×1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium (30 days) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kishin×13 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kishin analysis ticket x 26 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kishin×27 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Kishin×166 | $99.99 | one-time |


### PiyoShogi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piyoshogi/id1104881942)

Engage in Japanese chess with a charming AI opponent or challenge another player. Analyze your games with AI comparisons and manage your game records effectively. This app offers a robust Shogi experience for both casual and serious players.

**Highlights:** Play Shogi against AI, Two-player Shogi mode, AI move comparison, Game record analysis, Game record management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chick feed (Hide Ads) | $2.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shogi Wars free?

Shogi Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PiyoShogi free?

PiyoShogi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shogi Wars or PiyoShogi?

PiyoShogi is rated higher. Shogi Wars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while PiyoShogi averages 4.8 from 124 ratings.

### Do Shogi Wars or PiyoShogi have ads?

PiyoShogi shows ads; Shogi Wars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shogi Wars or PiyoShogi?

Shogi Wars ships an update every 4 weeks, and PiyoShogi weekly. Most recently, Shogi Wars was updated on November 1, 2026 and PiyoShogi on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*