Comparison

Shogi Wars vs Cubia

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

Cubia

Features
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Cubia - AIが挑むブロックパズル AIがあなたの実力に合わせてブロックを選ぶ、新しい落ちものパズル体験。 ■ 5段階のAI難易度 ・Easy:優しいブロックが多め ・Normal:バランスの取れた配置 ・Hard:意地悪なブロックが増加 ・Master:常に最悪のブロック ・Hell:2手先読みで最悪の選択 ■ ランキング ・総合ランキングで最高スコアを競う ・週間ランキングで毎週リセット&再挑戦 ・フレンドランキングで友達と直接対決 ・難易度別のスコアボード ■ デイリークエスト ・毎日3つのお題(軽・中・重) ・達成でコインを獲得(最大10コイン/日) ・連続達成でストリークボーナス ■ コインシステム ・デイリーやイベントでコインを集めて ・お気に入りのスキンを買い切り購入 ■ プレミアムスキン ・NEON / HOLO / GALAXY など全9種のテクスチャ ・各スキン300コインで永久所持 ■ フレンド機能 ・フレンドコードで友達と繋がる ・申請承認制で安心 ・メールボックスで申請・お知らせ・プレゼントを管理 ■ カスタマイズ ・ブロックの色やテクスチャを変更 ・ダーク/ライトテーマ切り替え ・スワイプ操作とボタン操作を選択可能 ■ プロフィール機能 ・プレイデータで成績を確認 ・難易度別の最高スコア・ライン・レベルを記録 ・プロフィールアイコンの設定 ■ Cubia Premium(オプション) ・毎月200コイン付与(初月限定で +600コインボーナス) ・広告を完全に除去 利用規約(Terms of Use / EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shogi Wars4 screens
Cubia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shogi Wars at none against Cubia's shown. Cubia's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). 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. Shogi Wars sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month and Cubia sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shogi Wars ships an update every 4 weeks, Cubia every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shogi Wars versus Cubia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShogi WarsCubia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (135 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings135 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size318 MB47 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHEROZTomoya Araki

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
5 purchases

Cubia

Subscriptions2
  • TetriQ Premium$2.991 Month
  • TetriQ Premium$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • 100 コイン$0.99
  • 350 コイン (+50ボーナス)$1.99
  • 1000 コイン (+200ボーナス)$5.99

Questions

Is Shogi Wars free?
Shogi Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cubia free?
Cubia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shogi Wars or Cubia have ads?
Cubia shows ads; Shogi Wars does not.
Which is updated more often, Shogi Wars or Cubia?
Shogi Wars ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cubia every 8 days. Most recently, Shogi Wars was updated on October 20, 2026 and Cubia on October 20, 2026.

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