# Shogi Wars

> Learn & Play Japanese Chess

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id496801169](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id496801169)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id496801169`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HEROZ
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (135 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2012-05-15
- **Size:** 428 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shogi-wars/id496801169)
- **Website:** [https://shogiwars.heroz.jp](https://shogiwars.heroz.jp/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://shogiwars.heroz.jp/privacy.html](https://shogiwars.heroz.jp/privacy.html)

## Description

**Shogi Wars** is an officially approved Japanese chess app from the Japan Shogi Association, designed for beginners and experienced players alike. Enjoy fast online matches with 10-minute, 3-minute, and 10-second time controls, or challenge computer opponents offline with advanced AI.

Build your rank from kyu to dan, study with lessons and videos, analyze games, and compete against professional Shogi players with premium features. Available in Japanese and English, Shogi Wars offers a dynamic way to learn, play, and experience modern Shogi.

## Rankings

- #120,620 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, reviewers praise Shogi Wars as a top Shogi app with broad appeal and strong learning potential. Key positives include playing against players of all levels (masters to beginners), rapid, addictive gameplay, and a smoother mobile experience versus PC. The app is seen as easy to use and motivating to improve. Some minor, less frequent drawbacks include not being able to edit a profile name, music that can't be muted, and occasional crashes.

### Pros

- Considered the best Shogi app by reviewers, with broad appeal and strong praise.
- Allows matches against players of all levels, from beginners to masters.
- Excellent for learning and improving, with progression and a large pool of opponents.
- Addictive, fast-paced gameplay that helps you learn quickly.
- Mobile experience is smoother and generally better than the PC version.

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