Shogi Wars vs Cross Flip2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
Cross Flip2
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Flip the tiles and turn the entire grid white. Cross Flip 2 is a quick logic puzzle where white and black tiles follow different rules. Tap a white tile to flip tiles in a cross pattern. Tap a black tile to flip tiles diagonally. Because each move can change a tile’s color, it can also change how that tile behaves on your next move. Think ahead, find the right tiles, and press them in the correct order to clear every board. Start with a 4x4 grid and progress through larger 5x5, 6x6, and 7x7 challenges. Features: * Simple one-tap controls * Different rules for white and black tiles * Cross and diagonal flip patterns * Sequence-based logic puzzles * Multiple grid sizes * Helpful hints and puzzle reset * Automatic progress saving * Minimalist black-and-white design * Calm sound effects and music Easy to learn, satisfying to solve, and more challenging than the original. Can you find the right sequence and turn every tile white?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cross Flip2 at none against Shogi Wars's 13. Shogi Wars's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Shogi Wars sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Cross Flip2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shogi Wars ships an update every 4 weeks, Cross Flip2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shogi Wars | Cross Flip2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (136 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 136 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 318 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HEROZ | Koh Kobayashi |
In-app purchases
Shogi Wars
- Premium (Subscription)2 variants$5.491 Month
- Kishin Learning (Subscription)$7.991 Month
- Super Premium (Subscription)2 variants$8.491 Month
- Kishin×1$0.99
- Pawn toss ticket×1$2.99
- Premium (30 days)$4.99
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- Kishin×13$9.99
- Kishin analysis ticket x 26$9.99
- Kishin×27$19.99
- Kishin×166$99.99
Cross Flip2
No in-app purchases









