A guide to Shogi vs nyanRAL Network LAB
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.
nyanRAL Network LAB
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nyanRAL Network LAB is a collection of 15 quick brain games you can play whenever you need a mental reset. Join Nyan, your friendly cat guide, and switch between focus, memory, calculation, logic, and spatial thinking in short, satisfying sessions. 15 GAMES ACROSS FIVE SKILL AREAS Speed: Flash Math, Color Switch, Signal HuntMemory: Light Memory, Word Recall, Twin MarkLogic: Number Route, Pattern Hunt, Secret CodeSpatial: Dot Sense, Spin Shape, Neon RouteSwitch: Rule Switch, Clock Jump, Word Shuffle FEATURES • Choose from three difficulty levels• 40-second rounds, or a relaxed 60-second option• “Today’s 5 Minutes” offers a quick set across five skill areas• Build combos and chase new personal bests• Available in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese The app has no account registration, ads, analytics, or network communication. Your game records are stored only on your device. nyanRAL Network LAB is not intended for medical diagnosis, treatment, or ability assessment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: nyanRAL Network LAB at none against A guide to Shogi's shown. nyanRAL Network LAB also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). A guide to Shogi's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
A guide to Shogi ships an update every 8 months, nyanRAL Network LAB monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A guide to Shogi | nyanRAL Network LAB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ken1 | seiji honda |
In-app purchases
A guide to Shogi
No in-app purchases
nyanRAL Network LAB
No in-app purchases
Questions
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