Last updated on January 20th, 2026 at 03:30 am
Shogi Wars – Board Game Review
Shogi Wars is a Board/Entertainment/Puzzle game from HEROZ.inc, first launched in 15th May 2012.
It’s rated 12+ and currently has 130+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Shogi Wars Stand Out
History of the fastest and the most furious entertaining Shogi begins here!
Shogi Wars, officially approved by Japan Shogi Association, is a completely new type of Shogi app with fancy performance, fantastic graphics and the world-class AI.
This app defies the common wisdom that Shogi is only meant for certain experts, allowing everyone from a novice to an expert to enjoy speedy match-ups online with different time controls: 10MIN, 3MIN, and 10SEC.
The app also provides offline match-ups with computers. And with the rank (dan/kyu) of Shogi Wars, players can apply for Menjo (dan diploma: from 6 dan to 5 kyu) that is also officially approved by Japan Shogi Association.
So come and experience a high realistic sensation of Shogi.
■Charge
free to 3 battle a day
[Subscription]
•Premium ¥600
- unlimited play for monthly
- kishin
•Super Premium ¥960
- unlimited play for monthly
- kishin
- analysis ticket
- voice select on game
- play professional shogi player
- kishin Quiz
•Kishin Learning ¥1200
- Unlimited use of Shogi videos and learning contents
- analysis ticket
■About Subscription
•Subscription automatically renews monthly.
•Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
•Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
•Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
■How to restore your status of subscription
You can restore the status of subscription by logging in with your account at shogiwars.
Please log in to iTunes with the same Apple ID as you purchased subscription before playing Shogi Wars.
■How to turned off auto-renewal subscription
Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
https://support.apple.com/ja-jp/HT202039
■Terms and Privacy Policy
https://heroz.co.jp/privacy/
https://shogiwars.heroz.jp/wars-terms.html
■Language
Japanese
English
■Shogi Wars official X account
@warsminamin
https://x.com/warsminamin
■Inquiry
https://support.heroz.jp/shogi_wars/Contact/
This Board game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Shogi Wars is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 15th January 2026
Recent improvements include:
- Added a "Like" feature after games
- Updated the game screen UI
Download & Availability
Shogi Wars is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
Best Shogi app out there. Only wish we could edit our profile name after we create an account.
Its a great system for shogi players.
This game is very fun to play. We think the key of this game is that we are able to complete level which is almost same as us. Personally think that way push us next level. We will catch level of Habu Yoshiharu soon.
Really annoying music. No setting to turn off.
The games are fast pace but it helps you process faster and really get a feel for the game! Being able to play a fast pace will give you and advantage when you have more time.
This app allows all those who love the game and strategy of shogi this app also allows you to play against masters of the game and beginners we love shogi and this app is the best we have yet to find.
We wish the board would show large on the ipad pro when you watch the games.Other than that it works much better than on the PC.
Our Japanese is not good at all -_- o.k. App though.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 10.4.4
- Size: 531.89 MB
- iOS: 13.0 or later
- Languages: EN, JA
- Content Advisory: Loot Boxes, Frequent/Intense Contests
- Developer: HEROZ.inc
Last updated: 15th January 2026 | Genre: Board, Entertainment | Developer: HEROZ.inc