Best Shogi Apps & Games

220+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

Looking for free shogi apps and games? 18 of our 220+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Shogi

Classic Shogi Game#1

Classic Shogi Game by Cross Field Inc.

Play & learn japanese chess
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.4(155 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.

Shogi#2

Shogi by Kenichi Sato

Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.6😐(516 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

Room to Improve

  • ❌ No English translation
  • ❌ Difficult to understand
  • ❌ UI not intuitive for non-Japanese speakers
Shogi ™#3

Shogi ™ by VM Mobile Team

Shogi: From Novice to Master.
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.5(64 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Experience the strategic depth of Shogi, Japan's version of Chess. This app offers a rich gameplay experience with customizable boards, multiple difficulty levels, and the unique mechanic of redeploying captured pieces. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned players.

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PiyoShogi
PiyoShogi
PiyoShogi
Japanese Chess
Free

Engage in Japanese chess with a charming AI opponent or challenge another player. Analyze your games with AI comparisons and manage your game records effectively. This app offers a robust Shogi experience for both casual and serious players.

Play Shogi against AITwo-player Shogi modeAI move comparison
🎮 Games
(122)
free with in-app purchases
5
Chess - Play & Learn Online
Chess - Play & Learn Online
Chess - Play & Learn Online
Board game and Puzzle learning
Free

Engage in online and offline chess matches with millions of players worldwide. Improve your skills through interactive lessons, over 500,000 puzzles, and powerful AI opponents. Compete in tournaments and explore various chess variants.

Online multiplayer chessOffline play against AIExtensive puzzle library
🎮 Games
(783K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Shogi Wars
Shogi Wars
Shogi Wars
by HEROZ.inc
Free

Experience the strategic depth of Japanese chess with this app, offering fast-paced online and offline matches for all skill levels. Earn official diplomas and enjoy a realistic Shogi experience with advanced AI and customizable game modes.

Online and offline Shogi matchesWorld-class AI opponentMultiple time controls (10MIN, 3MIN, 10SEC)
🎮 Games
(131)
free with in-app purchases
7
81Dojo (World Online Shogi)
81Dojo (World Online Shogi)
81Dojo (World Online Shogi)
JSA official shogi game
Free

Play international shogi games with advanced features like post-game analysis and realistic professional byoyomi voice. Enjoy a high-quality playing environment on the go, anytime and anywhere. This app offers a free and engaging experience for shogi enthusiasts.

Post-game analysis supportRealistic playing environmentProfessional byoyomi voice
🎮 Games
(68)
free
8
Shogi Quest Online
Shogi Quest Online
Shogi Quest Online
Beginner Friendly Online Shogi
Free

Play shogi online against players worldwide or practice against AI. Track your progress with detailed records and improve your skills with various puzzle modes. Enjoy a unique variant and anti-cheating measures in this free-to-play game.

Online multiplayer shogiAI practice opponentsDetailed game records
🎮 Games
(65)
free with in-app purchases
9
Shogi - Classic Shogi Master
Shogi - Classic Shogi Master
Shogi - Classic Shogi Master
10 Levels from Beginner to Pro
Free

Learn and play Japanese chess with an AI opponent offering 10 difficulty levels. Includes a Shogi Match-3 mini-game for casual fun and unlocking trivia. Suitable for both serious training and relaxed play.

10 AI difficulty levelsJapanese chess gameplayMatch-3 mini-game
🔧 Utilities
(6)
ad-supported
10
Shogi Lv.100 Entry Edition
Shogi Lv.100 Entry Edition
Shogi Lv.100 Entry Edition
Classic Japanese Chess Game
Free

This app offers a free entry-level experience to the classic Japanese chess game, Shogi. It features multiple difficulty levels for computer opponents and allows for local multiplayer. In-app purchases unlock advanced features, remove ads, and provide access to stronger AI engines.

Free entry-level Shogi gameplayMultiple computer difficulty levelsLocal multiplayer (Human vs Human)
🎮 Games
(9)
free with in-app purchases
11
A guide to Shogi
A guide to Shogi
A guide to Shogi
by Kenichi Sato
Free

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 rulesPlay against computerTraditional Japanese board game
🎮 Games
(89)
free with in-app purchases
12
Shogi for beginners
Shogi for beginners
Shogi for beginners
Japanese Chess
Free

Learn and play Japanese chess with a simplified board option for beginners. Offers both casual play and authentic Shogi experiences.

Beginner-friendly small boardAuthentic Shogi gameplayCasual play option
🎮 Games
(778)
ad-supported
13
Chess
Chess
Chess
Play Chess and Solve Puzzles
Free

Engage in the classic game of chess with customizable graphics and multiple difficulty levels. Play against AI or a friend, with features like move undo, hints, and time controls. Enjoy a rich chess experience with detailed game history and board customization.

HD graphics5 difficulty levelsHint option
🎮 Games
(36K)
free with in-app purchases
14
PlainShogiBoard / Plain将棋盤
PlainShogiBoard / Plain将棋盤
PlainShogiBoard / Plain将棋盤
Shogi board (with friends)
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
15
Real Chess 3D
Real Chess 3D
Real Chess 3D
Ultimate 3D Chess Game
Free

Experience chess in stunning 3D graphics. Play against friends or the CPU with adjustable difficulty. Learn new strategies with interactive tutorials and customize your game's appearance. Save your progress and undo moves for a seamless experience.

3D graphicsSingle player vs CPUPass n Play with friends
🎮 Games
(148K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Mr.SHOGI
Mr.SHOGI
Mr.SHOGI
Japanese chess
Free

Learn and play Japanese chess with visual move indicators for beginners. Challenge friends via Bluetooth, track your progress with a timer, and save game records. Features a cute mascot and future plans for online battles.

Visual piece movement guideBluetooth multiplayerIn-game timer
🎮 Games
(1)
free
17
Kanazawa Shogi 2
Kanazawa Shogi 2
Kanazawa Shogi 2
by Unbalance Corporation
$5.99
$6.99 | 14% OFF

Experience the popular Japanese strategy board game with 300 levels of AI difficulty, from beginner to expert. Challenge the computer to win medals and unlock new visual themes. Play against friends on a single device or learn the rules with the built-in help feature.

300 AI difficulty levelsMedal challenges for offline playHuman vs Computer and Human vs Human modes
🎮 Games
(3)
paid
18
Offline Shogi
Offline Shogi
Offline Shogi
by Hopebest Inc Limited
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
19
Shogi Demon
Shogi Demon
Shogi Demon
Japanese Chess
$1.99
$2.99 | 33% OFF

Experience Japanese Chess with unique rules like piece reuse and promotion. Offers a guide for piece movement, multiple computer difficulty levels, handicaps, and a position editor.

Piece reuse from opponentPiece promotion with increased movementMovement guide for pieces
🎮 Games
(2)
paid
20
Dr. Shogi
Dr. Shogi
Dr. Shogi
by SUD Inc.
Free

Experience the strategic depth of Shogi, also known as Japanese chess. This app offers a classic two-player board game experience, perfect for enthusiasts of strategy and tactical gameplay.

Shogi (Japanese Chess) gameplayTwo-player strategy board gameClassic board game experience
🎮 Games
(0)
ad-supported

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