Comparison

Shogi Wars vs Sittuyin ™

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

Head to head
About

Shogi Wars

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
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History of the fastest and the most furious entertaining Shogi begins here! Shogi Wars, officially approved by Japan Shogi Association, is a completely new type of Shogi app with fancy performance, fantastic graphics and the world-class AI. This app defies the common wisdom that Shogi is only meant for certain experts, allowing everyone from a novice to an expert to enjoy speedy match-ups online with different time controls: 10MIN, 3MIN, and 10SEC. The app also provides offline match-ups with computers. And with the rank (dan/kyu) of Shogi Wars, players can apply for Menjo (dan diploma: from 6 dan to 5 kyu) that is also officially approved by Japan Shogi Association. So come and experience a high realistic sensation of Shogi. ■Charge free to 3 battle a day [Subscription] •Premium ¥600 - unlimited play for monthly - kishin •Super Premium ¥960 - unlimited play for monthly - kishin - analysis ticket - voice select on game - play professional shogi player - kishin Quiz •Kishin Learning ¥1200 - Unlimited use of Shogi videos and learning contents - analysis ticket ■About Subscription •Subscription automatically renews monthly. •Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. •Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal •Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. ■How to restore your status of subscription You can restore the status of subscription by logging in with your account at shogiwars. Please log in to iTunes with the same Apple ID as you purchased subscription before playing Shogi Wars. ■How to turned off auto-renewal subscription Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. https://support.apple.com/ja-jp/HT202039 ■Terms and Privacy Policy https://heroz.co.jp/privacy/ https://shogiwars.heroz.jp/wars-terms.html ■Language Japanese English ■Shogi Wars official X account @warsminamin https://x.com/warsminamin ■Inquiry https://support.heroz.jp/shogi_wars/Contact/

About

Sittuyin ™

Experience the traditional Burmese chess game, Sittuyin, on your smartphone. Challenge AI opponents across five difficulty levels, design custom battlefields, and compete on a global leaderboard. Save your progress and enjoy timed challenges in this culturally rich strategy game.

Highlights
  • 5 AI difficulty levels
  • Interactive board editor
  • Customizable boards, pieces, avatars, and themes
  • Global leaderboard
  • Save and resume games
  • Timed challenges
Features
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Step into the historic realm of Sittuyin, the traditional Burmese chess, and engage in a game that transcends centuries. Sittuyin, rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of Myanmar, shares a lineage with the ancient Indian game of chaturanga, much like its Thai counterpart, Makruk. Originating in the 5th-century, Sittuyin is not just a game, but a reflection of strategic mastery and cultural heritage. Now, you can experience this venerable game right on your smartphone. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Sittuyin, our app offers an authentic and engaging experience. Challenge yourself against AI opponents, each more cunning than the last, or enjoy a leisurely game that connects you to a timeless tradition. Advance through the ranks and gain experience points as you defeat AI opponents, with greater rewards for the more challenging levels. Outstanding Features of Our Sittuyin App: 5 AI Difficulty Levels: Catering to Beginners to Grandmasters Interactive Board Editor: Design Your Own Sittuyin Battlefield Personalization: Customize with Unique Boards, Pieces, Avatars, and Themes Global Leaderboard: Showcase Your Skills and Climb to the Top Share Your Best Games: Connect with Friends and Share Your Strategies Save & Resume: Pick Up Right Where You Left Off Timed Challenges: Add an Extra Thrill with Race-Against-Time Games Embrace the charm of Sittuyin and embark on a journey through the annals of strategic gaming. Download now and join a community celebrating a game that's more than just play – it's a piece of living history!

Screenshots

Shogi Wars4 screens
Sittuyin ™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shogi Wars at every 4 weeks against Sittuyin ™'s every 5 months. Shogi Wars also leads on ratings volume (136 vs 6). Sittuyin ™'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Shogi Wars sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Sittuyin ™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Shogi Wars against 4.8 for Sittuyin ™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shogi Wars has 136 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shogi Wars ships an update every 4 weeks, Sittuyin ™ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shogi Wars versus Sittuyin ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShogi WarsSittuyin ™
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (136 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings136 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size318 MB70 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHEROZVM Mobile Team

Customer experience

Shogi Wars

All ratings135 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative46.5%

Sittuyin ™

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shogi Wars

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (Subscription)2 variants$5.491 Month
  • Kishin Learning (Subscription)$7.991 Month
  • Super Premium (Subscription)2 variants$8.491 Month
One-time7
  • Kishin×1$0.99
  • Pawn toss ticket×1$2.99
  • Premium (30 days)$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Kishin×13$9.99
  • Kishin analysis ticket x 26$9.99
  • Kishin×27$19.99
  • Kishin×166$99.99
1 purchases

Sittuyin ™

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Shogi Wars free?
Shogi Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sittuyin ™ free?
Sittuyin ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shogi Wars or Sittuyin ™?
Sittuyin ™ is rated higher. Shogi Wars averages 4.7 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Sittuyin ™ averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Shogi Wars or Sittuyin ™ have ads?
Neither Shogi Wars nor Sittuyin ™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shogi Wars or Sittuyin ™?
Shogi Wars ships an update every 4 weeks, and Sittuyin ™ every 5 months. Most recently, Shogi Wars was updated on October 30, 2026 and Sittuyin ™ on October 24, 2026.

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