# Othello - The Official Game — Offline & Online Multiplayer

> Official Othello strategy board game with offline and online multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by LITE Games GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/othello-the-official-game/id466399294 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LITE Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/943875563)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 8,392 App Store ratings · 476 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 314 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Dutch, Indonesian, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), Polish, European Portuguese and 5 more
- Released: 2011-09-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/othello-the-official-game/id466399294/reviews.md

## What is Othello?

Play the official LITE Games version of the popular board game Othello now for free on your iPhone and iPad with offline and online multiplayer mode.

Othello is a strategy board game for two players. The goal is to have the majority of disks reversed to display your own color at the end of the game.

This well known classic holds up to his original claim on mobile devices:
“A MINUTE TO LEARN… A LIFETIME TO MASTER™” and as such this free app offers something for everyone. 

Features:
- Play for free without limitations
- Play online against opponents from all over the world
- Climb to the top of the online highscore leaderboard 
- Unlock amazing achievements 
- Train against the computer with adjustable difficulty
- Challenge your friends and family on the same device
- Officially licensed app and rule set

How to play:
Both players take turns placing disks on the board with their assigned color facing up. Any disk of the opponent’s color that is in a straight line between the disk you just placed and another disk of yours on the field will be turned over to match your own color. The players proceed to strategically reverse the disks in their favor until both players have no more legal moves to make. 

What the app offers:
Learn the game, work on your tactics and unlock amazing achievements. Experience thrilling matches through the global online matchmaking or hone your skills versus the computer. Challenge your friends and family offline or online regardless of what phone or operating system they use through our great multiplayer modes – as long as the game is available on their phone you can play together!

With the right strategy, tactics and observation skills you will eventually find yourself amongst the top players of the LITE Games community and earn yourself a spot in the global leaderboards. Can you make it?

Play the official Othello™ game now for free!

The official Othello™ board game is offered in high quality localization in the following languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Chinese, Korean, Thai and Indonesian.

The game is perfect for fans of iTurnStones, Checkers, Backgammon, Solitaire or Mills and offers a strategic challenge for beginners as well as experienced veterans.

Join in and get yourself a top spot in our player community. The 10 best players will be proudly displayed each week on https://www.lite.games/games/Othello/
The Top 3 of the month will also appear on the dedicated Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/LGOthelloCommunity/

TM&©Othello,Co. and MegaHouse.

Othello is an advertiser funded app, i.e. ads are presented within the app. If you prefer to use the app without ads we do offer a "no ads" setting as auto-renewable subscription. You have the choice between the following options:

- 1 month for $0.99 or equivalent (subscription renews after 1 month)
- 3 months for $1.99 or equivalent (subscription renews after 3 months)
- 1 year for $4.49 or equivalent (subscription renews after 1 year)

Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. 
The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period with the amount the selected option costs. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.

You can find our general terms and conditions here: http://tc.lite.games
...and our privacy policy here: http://privacy.lite.games

Visit us for more free iPhone and iPad games: 
https://www.lite.games
https://www.facebook.com/LiteGames

Or give us your app feedback here:
support@lite.games

Thanks for playing!

## Key features

- Offline and online multiplayer
- Play against computer with adjustable difficulty
- Global online matchmaking
- Climb online highscore leaderboard
- Unlock achievements
- Officially licensed app and rule set

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| No Ads 3 Months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| No Ads 1 Year | $4.49 | per year |


## What do users think of Othello?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive game
- 🕹️ Classic gameplay
- 🖼️ Good graphics and design
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💪 Challenging AI opponent

**Cons**

- 🤖 Too many bots/computer players
- 💸 Excessive ads and subscription model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty matching players of similar skill
- ⏱️ Short turn timer

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Offline mode not working
- Disconnects during online games
- Incorrect scoring and game outcomes
- Freezing and unresponsive UI

**Most requested features**

- Tournament mode
- Ability to change tile colors
- Option to play music/podcasts during games
- Improved rating/leaderboard system
- Ability to play against friends

## Recent user reviews (10 of 476)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/othello-the-official-game/id466399294/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ads

*2026-08-13, version 4.13.1*

After two games I can’t even open the app without having to wait for an ad

### 1/5 — Freezes nearly every game

*2026-08-13, version 4.13.1*

Used to love playing this game on iPhone but now freezes and glitches so much it’s hardly worth playing. Such a shame

### 1/5 — Introduction of Ads

*2026-08-06, version 4.13.1*

Used to love playing. Now, the app loads and starts with an Ad. You can play 2-3 games, then you start a game that loads blank, no tiles to turn. This forces you to restart the app so you have to watch another Ad. 

There’s also instances of your opponent clearly running out of time, but then a tile is still turned 5-10 seconds later. Then those opponents that have clearly lost, but somehow freeze the game - the timer runs out but they aren’t declared as lost and the game just hangs until you restart the app. 

It’s now a 1 star app for me.

### 3/5 — Fun, BUT…

*2026-07-31, version 4.13.1*

Jesus Christ at the ads!!!  Play one game and suffer through at least THREE ads.  Delete engaged.

### 3/5 — Frozen  Screen

*2026-07-30, version 4.13.1*

Update- software updated by developer 1 week ago- First game I played and it froze again.  Dang it!  FIX IT!!!! I love this app but over the last month it has been freezing up regardless of where I am located and if I am on wifi or cellular data. My percentages have gotten skewed as a result of not finishing games.  Also, the ads are very annoying. I am moving to a paid app.

### 1/5 — Poor poor quality

*2026-07-19, version 4.13.0*

This game freezes, and when you try to play your friends it is inconsistent

### 2/5 — Cluttered With Ads

*2026-07-13, version 4.13.0*

I’ve been using this app for many years, but I’ve stopped using it because of the nonstop deluge of ads that has made the game unusable.

Despite the developers promising to fix the situation with the endless stream of ads, the game is still plagued by them. This includes a long unskippable ad before you’re able to play.

AVOID DOWNLOADING, you will regret it if you do.

### 2/5 — 광고 너무 많어

*2026-07-10*

광고 너무 많아~~

**Developer response:** 안녕하세요. 소중한 의견 감사합니다. 광고가 너무 많다고 느끼셨다니 죄송합니다. 무료로 게임을 제공하기 위해 균형을 맞추려고 노력하고 있으며, 보내주신 의견은 앞으로의 개선에 참고하겠습니다.

### 2/5 — Every Release Brings More Bugs

*2026-07-09, version 4.12.10*

I love this game, and I really enjoy playing online opponents using this app.   For this is has worked OK for a long time..  but recently it’s got to the point of frustration as more bugs creep in.

Frequently you’ll enter a game that is totally blank.. this has been the case for years.

More recently, the game will freeze mid game (often mid animation or a turning tile) and this will render your phone unusable for about 5-10 seconds .

Add to that the proliferation of robot opponents when you should be playing other humans and this game can’t score more than two.  

If they fixed the bugs it would be a four out of five, but given how long these bugs have been around, I wouldn’t hold my breath

### 1/5 — 자꾸멈춰요

*2026-07-08*

게임 도중에 자꾸 멈추는데 개선좀해주세요 한번도 아니거

**Developer response:** 안녕하세요,
소중한 의견 감사합니다. 게임 중 멈추는 현상이 발생했다니 죄송합니다. 먼저 기기를 재시작하고 앱을 다시 설치해 보시기 바랍니다. 문제가 계속된다면 기기 정보와 함께 support@lite.games로 알려주시면 자세히 확인해 보겠습니다.
LITE Games 팀

## Frequently asked questions about Othello

### What is Othello?

Othello is a two-player strategy board game where the objective is to have the majority of disks showing your color at the end of the game. Players take turns placing disks, and any opponent disks trapped between newly placed disks and existing ones are flipped to the player's color.

### Can I play Othello offline?

Yes, you can play Othello offline against the computer. The app offers adjustable difficulty levels for computer opponents, allowing you to train and improve your skills without an internet connection.

### How does multiplayer work in Othello?

The app features both online and offline multiplayer modes. You can play against opponents from all over the world via global online matchmaking, or challenge friends and family on the same device or online, regardless of their operating system.

### Is Othello free to play?

The official Othello game is free to play and offers unlimited gameplay. However, it is an advertiser-funded app. If you prefer to play without ads, an auto-renewable subscription is available for purchase.

### What are the subscription options for removing ads?

For an ad-free experience, subscription options include 1 month for $0.99, 3 months for $1.99, or 1 year. These subscriptions are auto-renewable and provide uninterrupted gameplay.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.13.2 — 2026-08-21

This update contains stability and performance improvements.

### 4.13.1 — 2026-07-22

This update contains stability and performance improvements.

### 4.13.0 — 2026-07-11

Improved stability and expanded compatibility.

### 4.12.10 — 2026-01-20

Improved stability and expanded compatibility.

### 4.12.9 — 2025-11-10

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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