# Shogi Wars vs ™ Chess

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ™ Chess at 10K against Shogi Wars's 135. ™ Chess also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Shogi Wars's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Shogi Wars holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ™ Chess has 10K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Shogi Wars's written reviews are positive against 37% of ™ Chess's.

Shogi Wars ships an update monthly, ™ Chess every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shogi Wars | ™ Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-wars/id496801169/reviews)** | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id1115318362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 135 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.6% of reviews** | 37.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 428 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HEROZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/463257939) | [VM Mobile Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/646128457) |

## 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 |


### ™ Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess/id1115318362)

Engage in the timeless strategy of chess on your mobile device. Play against sophisticated AI opponents across multiple difficulty levels, or challenge friends and family. Features include an undo option, board editor, and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Play against AI, Multiplayer matches, Undo feature, Board editor, Customizable themes, Game save/load, Timed games

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 🚀 Quick response times
- 💡 Variety of difficulty levels
- 🤩 Enjoyable for chess lovers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 🤬 Overpowered AI on easy mode
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤯 Frustrating for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Illegal moves allowed by AI
- Incorrect draw detection
- Castling not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add more difficulty settings
- Allow under-promotion
- Improve AI difficulty scaling
- Reduce ads or offer paid version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shogi Wars free?

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

### Is ™ Chess free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shogi Wars or ™ Chess?

Shogi Wars is rated higher. Shogi Wars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while ™ Chess averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

### Do Shogi Wars or ™ Chess have ads?

Neither Shogi Wars nor ™ Chess shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shogi Wars or ™ Chess?

Shogi Wars ships an update monthly, and ™ Chess every 4 months. Most recently, Shogi Wars was updated on September 21, 2026 and ™ Chess on September 24, 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.*