A guide to Shogi vs NumLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A guide to Shogi
Learn the rules of Shogi, Japan's traditional board game. Practice your skills by playing against the computer. This app offers a comprehensive introduction to the game.
- Learn Shogi rules
- Play against computer
- Traditional Japanese board game
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It is an application to learn "Shogi" is a traditional board game of Japan. It's possible to learn a rule of Shogi. And you can play a game with a computer.
NumLink
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Trace 1→2→3… and fill every cell with a single stroke. Simple rules, deep gameplay. Perfect for a 5-minute break or a 1-hour brain workout. 200+ stages await. ▸ You'll love this if you enjoy ・Sudoku, number puzzles, or daily brain teasers ・Clean, minimal, ad-light design ・Quick games for the commute or before bed ・Calm focus over flashy chaos ▸ How to Play Swipe to connect numbers in order: 1→2→3… But you must pass through every cell to clear the stage. Simple to learn, hard to master. ▸ Packed with Content ・200+ stages (4×4 to 7×7 grids) ・3 difficulty filters (Easy / Normal / Hard) ・Daily Challenge — a new puzzle every day ・Time Attack — race the clock for 3 minutes ・Random Play — jump right in ・Endless Mode — never stop solving ・NEW v1.1.0: Special Cells Mode — 25 stages with blocked cells & walls ▸ Keep Coming Back ・Earn up to 3 stars per stage ・Unlock 18 achievements & 6 color themes ・Weekly ranking to beat your best ・Detailed play statistics ・Daily login bonus for free hints ▸ Make It Yours ・6 color themes (Dark / Light / Ocean / Sunset / Purple / Forest) ・Adjustable font size, sound & haptics Free to play. Optional ad-removal available (one-time purchase). Works fully offline — no internet required. Number link × brain training × logic puzzle. Start sharpening your mind today, one number at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A guide to Shogi at none against NumLink's 3. NumLink's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. NumLink sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. A guide to Shogi asks for nothing beyond the download.
A guide to Shogi ships an update every 8 months, NumLink every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A guide to Shogi | NumLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (92 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 92 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ken1 | Waffle, LCC |
In-app purchases
A guide to Shogi
No in-app purchases
NumLink
- Hint×10$0.99
- Remove ads$1.99
- Hint×50$2.99
Questions
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