Shogi vs ™ Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shogi
Engage in the traditional Japanese board game of Shogi. Challenge your skills against a computer opponent or test your tactical prowess with a variety of shogi problems. Perfect for both beginners and experienced players looking to improve.
- Play Shogi against computer
- Solve Shogi problems
- Traditional Japanese board game
- Improve tactical skills
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It is an application to play "Shogi" is a traditional board game of Japan. You can play a game with a computer and play shogi problems.
™ Go
Experience the ancient strategy game of Go on your mobile device. Play on various board sizes against AI or friends, with features like undo, saving games, and a global leaderboard. Master your skills with diverse AI levels and timed matches.
- Multiple board sizes (9x9, 13x13, 19x19)
- Play against AI or friends
- Undo moves
- Save and load games
- Global leaderboard
- Timed matches
- Diverse AI difficulty levels
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Discover Go Like Never Before! Welcome to a world where strategy and skill meet in the ancient game of Go, now available at your fingertips. Simple, elegant, and endlessly engaging, our mobile app makes mastering this classic game both accessible and enjoyable. Play Your Way Choose from a variety of board sizes, including the traditional 19x19 grid, as well as smaller 9x9 and 13x13 options, perfect for quick games or honing your skills. Every match, whether against our finely tuned AI or a friend, offers a new opportunity to learn, grow and win. Features You’ll Love: Easy Undos: Take back moves and refine your strategy. Global Leaderboard: See how you stack up against players around the world. Share Games: Easily share your favorite matches with friends. Save/Load: Pick up your game right where you left off, anytime, anywhere. Diverse AI Levels: From beginner to expert, enjoy matches that suit your skill level. Timed Matches: Put your quick thinking to the test. Join the World of Go There’s a whole world of strategy waiting for you. With clean graphics, smooth gameplay, and intuitive features, getting into Go has never been easier or more enjoyable. Dive in, and discover the rich, rewarding game that has captivated minds for centuries. Download the app today. Your journey into the intricate and fascinating world of Go starts now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shogi at none against ™ Go's 1. Shogi also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 28%). ™ Go's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. ™ Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shogi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shogi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 532 and 498 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Shogi's written reviews are positive against 28% of ™ Go's.
Shogi ships an update every 8 months, ™ Go weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shogi | ™ Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (532 ratings) — better | 4.4 (498 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 28.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 532 — better | 498 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ken1 | VM Mobile Team |
Customer experience
Shogi
™ Go
Bugs and requests
Shogi
Reported bugs
1 issue- Screen freezes
Requested features
8 requests- Add English language option
- Improve discoverability of language settings
- Add 2-player mode
- Add Spanish language support
- Make AI weaker for beginners
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- Add level options for beginner mode
- Add alternate symbols on pieces for differentiation
- Make it easier to find English version
™ Go
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shogi
No in-app purchases
™ Go
- Premium$3.99
