# Pro Shogi vs Gunsuigi

The clearest difference is ads: Pro Shogi at none against Gunsuigi's shown. Gunsuigi's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pro Shogi sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Gunsuigi sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pro Shogi ships an update every 2 weeks, Gunsuigi every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Shogi | Gunsuigi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-shogi/id717265287/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shigeo Mimura](https://appshunter.io/developer/704921892) | [YUSAKU MIZOGAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806939274) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro Shogi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-shogi/id717265287)

Experience the ancient Japanese strategy board game, similar to chess. A unique mechanic allows players to reintroduce captured pieces into the game.

**Highlights:** Classic Shogi gameplay, Captured piece reintroduction, Strategy board game, 1000-year-old tradition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |


### Gunsuigi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunsuigi-stack-and-conquer/id6816472752)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ダイヤ 60個 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| ダイヤ 380個 | $3.99 | one-time |
| ダイヤ 800個 | $6.99 | one-time |
| ダイヤ 2100個 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro Shogi free?

Pro Shogi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gunsuigi free?

Gunsuigi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Pro Shogi or Gunsuigi have ads?

Gunsuigi shows ads; Pro Shogi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pro Shogi or Gunsuigi?

Pro Shogi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gunsuigi every 3 days. Most recently, Pro Shogi was updated on November 13, 2026 and Gunsuigi on November 13, 2026.

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