Best Japanese Chess Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
17 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

ShinShogi is the household name in japanese chess, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Japanese Chess Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ShinShogi: Japanese ChessShinShogi: Japanese ChessFree—NoYesOct 2026
2Classic Shogi GameClassic Shogi GameFree4.4★ (157)YesYesOct 2026
3ShogiShogiFree4.6★ (524)YesNoOct 2026
4Japanese Chess BoardJapanese Chess BoardFree1.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
5将棋 Japanese chess 勉強アプリ将棋 Japanese chess 勉強アプリFree—NoNoAug 2026
6Kakinoki Shogi :Japanese ChessKakinoki Shogi :Japanese Chess$4.995.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
7ChessChessFree4.7★ (39K)NoYesOct 2026
83D Chess Game3D Chess GameFree4.6★ (3.5K)YesNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Japanese Chess

Classic Shogi Game#2

Classic Shogi Game by Cross Field Inc.

Play & learn japanese chess
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.4😐(157 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Learn and play Japanese chess with an AI opponent or against other players. Offers over 3000 puzzle stages and daily challenges to improve your skills. Customize your avatar and engage in online battles.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great for learning Shogi
  • 🎮 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
  • 🤖 Good AI opponents
  • 🌐 Online play available
  • 💡 Tsume Shogi practice
  • ✨ Simple UI
  • 🕹️ Practice mode available
  • 💯 Good for Yakuza game completion
  • 🤩 Addictive gameplay
  • 🌟 Pleasant surprise
  • 👍 Good for kids
  • 🗄️ Customizable pieces (Romaji)
  • 😊 Well-made and faithful app
  • 🚀 Easy to learn basics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 😠 Intrusive ads
  • 📉 Unstable servers/disconnects
  • ❓ Confusing AI level scaling
  • 😵 Poor English translation
  • 🚫 No in-game guides/rules
  • ⏳ Long ad durations
  • 💸 Gold coin system for answers
  • ⚠️ UI issues on certain devices
  • 📉 Rating decreases on wins
  • 🚶‍♂️ Players disconnecting when losing
  • ❌ Forced updates without internet
Shogi#3

Shogi by ken1

Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.6😐(524 ratings)
FreeAds
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Engage in the traditional Japanese board game of Shogi. Challenge your skills against a computer opponent or test your tactical prowess with a variety of shogi problems. Perfect for both beginners and experienced players looking to improve.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good game
  • 👍 AI difficulty levels
  • 👍 Fun to play
  • 👍 Undo function
  • 👍 No annoying ads
  • 👍 Interesting gameplay mechanics

Room to Improve

  • ❌ No English translation
  • ❌ Difficult to understand
  • ❌ UI not intuitive for non-Japanese speakers
  • ❌ Developers are scammers (one review)
  • ❌ Screen freezes (one review)

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FAQ about Japanese Chess

Are there free japanese chess apps & games for iPhone?
Yes — 17 of the top japanese chess apps & games we rank are free to download, including ShinShogi: Japanese Chess and Classic Shogi Game.
ShinShogi: Japanese Chess has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ japanese chess apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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