Comparison

Shogi 4×4 vs HexaQueen

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

Head to head
About

Shogi 4×4

Features
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A shogi game played on a 4x4 grid of 16 squares, with the placement of pieces different each time. It features a "10-second mode" that tests your ability to make split-second decisions in a short amount of time, and a "3-minute mode" that tests your ability to think ahead and read ahead. ■Rule ① The shogi board has 4 squares vertically and 4 squares horizontally, for a total of 16 squares. ② There are four pieces, including the 王将" and "歩", which are assigned to each player and placed on the board. ③ There are two time modes: "10-second mode", where players have 10 seconds per move, and "3-minute mode", where players lose when the time limit is set at 3 minutes. ■Online Match ・You can compete online against people from all over the world. ・You can share a room pass and play against friends you know. ・In the case of friend matches, there is also a spectator mode.

About

HexaQueen

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HexaQueen is a modern, minimalist implementation of Gliński’s Hexagonal Chess - the most widely recognized hex-chess variant in the world. Featuring a 91-cell hexagonal board and movement rules adapted for six directions, this version of chess opens entirely new tactical possibilities while preserving the spirit of the original game. Whether you’re discovering hex-chess for the first time or refining your strategic depth, HexaQueen delivers a clean and elegant environment to explore this fascinating variant.

Screenshots

Shogi 4×44 screens
HexaQueen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HexaQueen at none against Shogi 4×4's shown. Shogi 4×4's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Shogi 4×4 versus HexaQueen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShogi 4×4HexaQueen
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakuma TakahashiMatthias Gattermeier

In-app purchases

None

Shogi 4×4

No in-app purchases

None

HexaQueen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shogi 4×4 free?
Shogi 4×4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HexaQueen free?
HexaQueen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shogi 4×4 or HexaQueen have ads?
Shogi 4×4 shows ads; HexaQueen does not.

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