Comparison

Shogi 5×5 vs PixelHeart

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

Head to head
About

Shogi 5×5

Features
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A shogi game played on a 5x5 grid of 25 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 "5-minute mode" that tests your ability to think ahead and read ahead. ■Rule ① The shogi board has 5 squares vertically and 5 squares horizontally, for a total of 25 squares. ② There are six pieces, including the 王将" and "歩", which are assigned to each player and placed on the board. ③ There are two modes: a "10-second mode" where you have 10 seconds per move, and a "5-minute mode" where you lose if you run out of time. ■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.

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PixelHeart

Features
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フィールドを切り取って陣地を広げる、 QIX風の陣取りアクションゲームがスマホ向けに登場! 本作は、敵が動き回るステージでラインを引き、 安全に囲んだエリアを自分の陣地として獲得していく シンプルかつスリリングな陣取りゲームです。 ラインを引いている最中に敵に触れられるとミスになるため、 プレイヤーには 瞬時の判断力・ルート選択・リスク管理が求められます。 <特徴> ・QIXライクなクラシック陣取りゲームシステム ・スマホに最適化された直感的なタッチ操作 ・シンプル操作ながら奥深いゲーム性 ・短時間でも遊べるカジュアルアクション ・陣地を奪った時の爽快感と達成感 <ゲームの魅力> このゲームはアクションゲームの緊張感とパズル要素の戦略性を兼ね備えています。 どこまで攻めるか、いつ引き返すか、一瞬の判断がゲームの結果を大きく左右します。 プレイするたびに異なる展開が楽しめ、 何度でも挑戦したくなる中毒性があります。 <こんな方におすすめ> ・陣取りゲームが好き ・QIXやレトロアーケードゲームが好き ・シンプルだけど歯ごたえのあるゲームを探している ・スマホで遊べるアクションゲームを探している ・スキマ時間に集中して遊びたい シンプル操作 × 高い緊張感 懐かしくも新しい陣取り体験を、ぜひお楽しみください。 今すぐプレイして、 フィールドを制圧する快感を体感しよう!

Screenshots

Shogi 5×54 screens
PixelHeart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shogi 5×5 at every 2 weeks against PixelHeart's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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

Shogi 5×5 ships an update every 2 weeks, PixelHeart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Shogi 5×5 versus PixelHeart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShogi 5×5PixelHeart
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB281 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakuma TakahashiYasutaka Moriguchi

In-app purchases

None

Shogi 5×5

No in-app purchases

None

PixelHeart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shogi 5×5 free?
Shogi 5×5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PixelHeart free?
PixelHeart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shogi 5×5 or PixelHeart have ads?
Both Shogi 5×5 and PixelHeart show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shogi 5×5 or PixelHeart?
Shogi 5×5 ships an update every 2 weeks, and PixelHeart every 2 months. Most recently, Shogi 5×5 was updated on October 28, 2026 and PixelHeart on October 31, 2026.

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