Shogi Lite vs Switch Curling
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shogi Lite
A digital adaptation of the ancient Japanese board game, offering a strategic challenge similar to chess. Players can capture opponent pieces and redeploy them on the board, adding a unique tactical layer to gameplay.
- Classic Shogi gameplay
- Piece capture and redeployment
- Two-player strategy
- Similar to Chess and Xiangqi
- Digital board game adaptation
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“Shogi” is a classic board game that has been popularly played for the past 1000 years. It is similar to the games of chess and xiangqi. One unique feature of “Shogi” is it allows players to use the captured pieces.
Switch Curling
Experience the thrill of competitive curling with intuitive swipe controls for adjusting throw strength and stone trajectory. Engage in strategic gameplay, aiming to get your stones closest to the center. Enjoy single-player trials or challenge a friend on a single device.
- Intuitive swipe controls for throw strength
- Adjust stone speed and trajectory mid-throw
- Single-player Trials mode
- Two-player local matches on one device
- Apple GameCenter achievements and leaderboards
- Share records and screenshots on SNS
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Experience the excitement of curling with "Switch Curling"! With easy to use controls you can adjust the strength of your stone throws by simply swiping backward. Enjoy the challenging strategies of curling, often called "chess on ice"! Adjust the position of your stone, aim it and throw it toward the house! Try to make one of your stones the "shot rock" closest to the tee at the center of the house! Two game modes: - Trials: Score the highest amount of points by throwing stones toward the house in single player mode. - Two-player Match: Play with a friend on a single device. -Features * Enjoy the challenging strategies of curling with easy to use controls. * Two-player matches on a single device. * You can adjust the speed and trajectory of a stone after it has been thrown by swiping the screen. * Share your records and screenshots on SNS. * Achievements and leaderboards compatible with "Apple GameCenter". ###===----- How to Play -----===### [1] Touch and drag the stone [2] Adjust the strength [3] Release your finger to make the throw! [4] Aim for the tee in the center of the house, and try to make one of your stones the "shot rock" closest to the tee!
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Verdict
Shogi Lite and Switch Curling both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Shogi Lite's written reviews are positive against 0% of Switch Curling's. Shogi Lite also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 18 months). Switch Curling's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shogi Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Shogi Lite's written reviews are positive against 0% of Switch Curling's.
Shogi Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, Switch Curling every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shogi Lite | Switch Curling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (12 ratings) — better | 4.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 197 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shigeo Mimura | Takemi Matsumoto |
Customer experience
Shogi Lite
Switch Curling
In-app purchases
Shogi Lite
No in-app purchases
Switch Curling
No in-app purchases
