Shogi Live Subscription 2014

Name: Shogi Live Subscription 2014
Rating: 4.25 (5093 reviews)
Author: Japan Shogi Association

By: Japan Shogi Association

Official application by JSA to watch live professional shogi games.

Features & Capabilities

Shogi Live Subscription 2014 is the official app by the Japan Shogi Association (JSA) designed for enthusiasts to watch live professional shogi games. This subscription-based service provides access to nearly every live professional match on weekdays, allowing users to enjoy the intricate strategy of shogi as it unfolds.

The app also offers extensive features including replays of games from the past six months, a searchable database by tournament, player, or date, as well as additional resources like live blogs, columns, daily tsumeshogi (shogi puzzles), and the latest shogi news—all presented in Japanese. Compatible with various screen sizes and devices, this app requires an internet connection and supports Android OS 4.1 or later.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Japan Shogi Association

Downloads:

231,788 65

Rating:

4.25

(5,093) 1 new ratings

Version:

9.17 Last updated: 2026-06-11

Version code:

371

Creation date:

2013-12-16

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk

Size:

63.23MB

Email:

in*****@jsamobile.jp

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-12

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 143,333 ▲ 1,199

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Developed by:

Japan Shogi Association

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jsa.shogilive.sub2

Email:

in*****@jsamobile.jp

Website:

http://www.shogi.or.jp/

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's ability to provide real-time shogi games with detailed commentary and rich player information. It is especially valued for mobile use and indefinite access to past records. However, multiple reviews highlight poor English translations and notable typos in Japanese commentary, which limit accessibility for non-Japanese speakers. Subscription restrictions and occasional technical issues like update problems and data migration also diminish user experience. Overall, while the app is a helpful study tool for shogi enthusiasts, improvements in translation accuracy, app stability, and feature completeness are desired.

Pros

Real-time shogi game records and commentary availability, allowing users to follow matches live.
Convenient and user-friendly app for watching and studying shogi games, especially on mobile devices.
Includes rich information, such as veteran and female professional player data, which enhances user knowledge.
Detailed commentary and post-game analysis provided by strong players, useful for study and improvement.
Ability to save and access past game records indefinitely, enhancing study capabilities.

Cons

English translation quality is poor, especially for comments, making non-Japanese speakers struggle to fully benefit.
Frequent typos and errors in commentary notation that impact understanding and reliability of information.
Subscription model limits access, for example, final board positions or older games are restricted to paid members only.
Technical issues such as problems updating over WiFi and difficulty migrating subscription data across devices.
Some requested features like seamless 'continuation board' functionality and hiding spoilers for consecutive matches are desired but not fully implemented.

Recent reviews

I wish I could use the Japanese version. The English translation is a bit iffy.

D *****, 2023-04-07

便利だけど、誤字が多いです。。同玉と取る手はないのに同玉と書いてあったり、桂とすべき所を系と誤変換されていたりと、粗さが目立ちます。特に前者のような、読み筋の紹介で符号間違いは致命的です。人間誰しもミスはあるので、あまり騒ぎたくはないのですが、そもそもこういった誤字は大体次の日以降も「ずっと」残っており(僕がリアタイで棋譜をほぼ追わない)、そんな完成度の棋譜コメントにも関わらず、有料会員でも過去半年しか遡れないのは、提供するサービスとして貧相であると言わざるを得ません。