# Shogi Wars vs Mr.SHOGI

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mr.SHOGI at none against Shogi Wars's 10. Mr.SHOGI also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 47%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Shogi Wars's advantage is ratings volume (136 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shogi Wars sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Mr.SHOGI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mr.SHOGI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shogi Wars has 136 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Shogi Wars's written reviews are positive against 67% of Mr.SHOGI's.

Shogi Wars ships an update every 4 weeks, Mr.SHOGI monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shogi Wars | Mr.SHOGI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-wars/id496801169/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrshogi/id1391531055/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 318 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HEROZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/463257939) | [Shogo Kawamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391531054) |

## 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 (8)**

| 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 |
| Premium (30 days) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kishin×13 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kishin analysis ticket x 26 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kishin×166 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Mr.SHOGI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrshogi/id1391531055)

Learn and play Japanese chess with visual move indicators for beginners. Challenge friends via Bluetooth, track your progress with a timer, and save game records. Features a cute mascot and future plans for online battles.

**Highlights:** Visual piece movement guide, Bluetooth multiplayer, In-game timer, Save and load game records, Cute mascot character

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shogi Wars free?

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

### Is Mr.SHOGI free?

Mr.SHOGI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shogi Wars or Mr.SHOGI?

Mr.SHOGI is rated higher. Shogi Wars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Mr.SHOGI averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shogi Wars or Mr.SHOGI have ads?

Neither Shogi Wars nor Mr.SHOGI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shogi Wars or Mr.SHOGI?

Shogi Wars ships an update every 4 weeks, and Mr.SHOGI monthly. Most recently, Shogi Wars was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mr.SHOGI on November 2, 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.*