Comparison

Shogi 4×4 vs Six Sticks

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

Six Sticks

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Six Sticks brings the ancient Chinese game of Liubo back to life. First played in the royal courts of the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago and lost when its rules were buried with their players, the game has been reconstructed from archaeological evidence and tomb paintings — and now fits in your pocket. THROW THE STICKS Cast six bamboo sticks to determine your move. Strategy meets fortune as you navigate the bronze board, capture stones, and race for the center Pond. THREE GAME MODES — Daily Challenge: a quick one-point match (about a minute). Perfect for a single break or a daily brain workout. — Best of 3: ranked competitive play (about five to seven minutes). Climb from Beginner I all the way to Heavenly Master. — Liubo Classic: the full historical game with the authentic fish-and-nest rules (fifteen to twenty-five minutes). ELEVEN AI OPPONENTS WITH PERSONALITY Face uniquely styled opponents from the Curious Child to the Heavenly Master, each painted by hand and tuned to a different skill level. The matchmaking system pairs you against an opponent that fits your current rating. RANKED PROGRESSION A Glicko-2 rating system tracks your strength across nineteen ranks. Win streaks, level XP, and per-opponent records all live on your Profile page so you can watch yourself improve. GAME CENTER Optional Game Center sign-in unlocks global leaderboards for rating and longest win streak. Your stats sync across all your iOS devices. HAND-CRAFTED DESIGN Stone and jade pieces, bamboo throwing sticks, an ornate bronze board, and original portraits for every opponent — all rendered in a Han Dynasty palette. The interface stays out of the way so the game can breathe. BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU PLAY — Plays in under two minutes for the Daily Challenge — No internet connection required to play — No ads, ever — No in-app purchases — the whole game is here from launch — Universal portrait and landscape support on iPhone and iPad Six Sticks. Ancient strategy, modern challenge.

Screenshots

Shogi 4×44 screens
Six Sticks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Six Sticks at none against Shogi 4×4's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Shogi 4×4 versus Six Sticks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShogi 4×4Six Sticks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakuma TakahashiNathan Shanks

In-app purchases

None

Shogi 4×4

No in-app purchases

None

Six Sticks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shogi 4×4 free?
Shogi 4×4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Six Sticks free?
Six Sticks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shogi 4×4 or Six Sticks have ads?
Shogi 4×4 shows ads; Six Sticks does not.
Which is updated more often, Shogi 4×4 or Six Sticks?
Shogi 4×4 ships an update weekly, and Six Sticks weekly. Most recently, Shogi 4×4 was updated on October 11, 2026 and Six Sticks on October 14, 2026.

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