Comparison

Shogi Lab vs ボードゲームAI

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

Head to head
About

Shogi Lab

This shogi app offers a full-featured engine for analysis and gameplay. Enjoy intuitive controls, real-time evaluation during matches, and comprehensive game record replay. Play online with rankings or offline against adjustable CPU opponents.

Highlights
  • In-game analysis with real-time evaluation
  • Thinking time visualization
  • Key move detection
  • Game record replay and analysis
  • Online ranked matches
  • Adjustable CPU strength
  • Save and resume matches
Features
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This is a shogi app powered by the full-featured Sunfish4 engine. With clear piece design and calm, intuitive controls, you can enjoy smooth gameplay from the opening to the endgame. It includes real-time evaluation during matches as well as game record replay and analysis features, allowing you to complete the entire flow from playing to reviewing within the app. Online matches with rankings are supported, and offline CPU matches are also available. Main Features ▪ In-Game Analysis (During Match) ・View evaluation values and graphs in real time. ▪ Thinking Time Visualization (During Match) ・Display thinking time on the move list. ・Long thinks are highlighted in red (top 5%) and yellow (top 15%). ▪ Key Move Detection (During Match / Analysis) ・Automatically highlights moves where the evaluation changes significantly. ▪ Game Record Analysis (Analysis) ・Replay, fast-forward, and rewind past games for review. ・Import KIF and CSA files for replay and analysis. ▪ Position Jump (Analysis) ・Instantly move to any position within the game record. ▪ Save & Resume (During Match) ・Pause a match and resume later. ▪ Adjustable CPU Strength (During Match) ・Set the difficulty level from practice to serious play. ▪ First/Second Move Selection (Start) ・Choose to play as Black or White. ▪ Take Back Move (During Match) ・Undo the last move. ▪ Legal Move Display (During Match) ・Show available moves to help prevent mistakes. ▪ Haptics & Animations (Controls) ・Smooth and responsive interaction. ▪ Online Multiplayer ・Supports ranked online matches. ・Offline CPU matches and local two-player mode are also available.

About

ボードゲームAI

Features
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ボードゲームAIは、リバーシ・チェス・将棋を1つで楽しめる対戦アプリです。 AI対戦だけでなく、対人戦にも対応。初心者から経験者まで、好みに合わせて遊べます。 主な機能 ・3種類のゲームに対応(リバーシ / チェス / 将棋) ・AI対戦(5段階の難易度) ・対人戦モード ・1手戻す機能 ・AIの思考表示(ベータ版。次の一手の意図を確認)、推奨手表示(ベータ版) ・自然言語でのカスタム配置(対応環境) 短時間で1局だけ遊びたいときも、じっくり実力を上げたいときも。 手軽さと学びやすさを両立した、ボードゲーム対戦アプリです。

Screenshots

Shogi Lab4 screens
ボードゲームAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ボードゲームAI at none against Shogi Lab's 1. ボードゲームAI also leads on ads (none vs shown). Shogi Lab's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shogi Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ボードゲームAI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shogi Lab ships an update every 3 days, ボードゲームAI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Shogi Lab versus ボードゲームAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShogi LabボードゲームAI
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkoji ozonoT Studio

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shogi Lab

One-time1
  • Shogi Lab Pro$2.99
None

ボードゲームAI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shogi Lab free?
Shogi Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ボードゲームAI free?
ボードゲームAI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shogi Lab or ボードゲームAI have ads?
Shogi Lab shows ads; ボードゲームAI does not.
Which is updated more often, Shogi Lab or ボードゲームAI?
Shogi Lab ships an update every 3 days, and ボードゲームAI every 2 months. Most recently, Shogi Lab was updated on October 24, 2026 and ボードゲームAI on October 5, 2026.

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