81Dojo (World Online Shogi)

Name: 81Dojo (World Online Shogi)
Rating: 4.8 (68 reviews)
Author: Tomohide Kawasaki

By: Tomohide Kawasaki

JSA official shogi game

Features & Capabilities

81Dojo (World Online Shogi) mobile edition brings the Japan Shogi Association–backed online shogi experience to your pocket. It preserves key features such as post-game analysis, a realistic playing environment, professional byoyomi voice, and strong international support so players from around the world can enjoy quick games anywhere.

Completely free to download and play. User accounts can be created on the 81Dojo website, with guest login available. For best results, try the web version first to learn its unique features, and share feedback to help improve the app.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Entertainment Education

By:

Tomohide Kawasaki

Rating:

4.80

(68)

Version:

2.4.7 Last updated: 2026-05-21

Version code:

885971853

Creation date:

2015-08-21

Compatible devices:

Size:

14.09MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-11

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 170,846 ▼ 91

For Developers

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Developed by:

Tomohide Kawasaki

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/81dojo-world-online-shogi/id1030985569

Website:

https://81dojo.com/jp

User Reviews

81Dojo is repeatedly praised as a free, feature-rich online shogi platform with a large, friendly international community and a strong ranking system. Reviewers highlight easy English localization and good support for learners, plus the ability to watch games and practice by playing real people, not AI. The main caveat is mixed experiences for non-Japanese users: some love the English access and international pieces, while others report onboarding friction and local/network issues for friends joining from abroad. Overall, most reviews frame 81Dojo as the leading, free online shogi app with active community and broad features.

Pros

Free to play with extensive free features (no paywall).
Large, friendly, worldwide community and a strong online shogi experience with ranking.
Excellent English localization and strong support for non-Japanese players; easy to switch to English.
Rich feature set with customization and easy-to-use interface.
Learning opportunities via watching others and playing real opponents; ranking helps progression.

Cons

Mixed experiences for non-Japanese users: some praise English/localization, others report onboarding friction and local/network issues for friends joining from abroad.