# Smart Othello — Classic strategy board game

> Classic Othello strategy board game with AI, tutorial, and multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by Smart Go, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-othello/id1056367184 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Smart Go, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290948289)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 535 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese
- Released: 2016-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-othello/id1056367184/reviews.md

## What is Smart Othello?

Play Othello against your friends or the computer. Created by the 1992 US Othello Champion, this is the Othello app you’ve been waiting for. A powerful engine wrapped in a clean user interface.

With five levels to choose from, you’ll find the level that gives you the right challenge. The built-in tutorial and teaching aids will help you improve your game — advance to the next level and give your friends a good fight.

— A MINUTE TO LEARN … A LIFETIME TO MASTER —

Othello has simple rules: just bracket opponent discs and flip them to your color. But proper strategy is more complex than you might think. Smart Othello makes the game enjoyable while improving your play.

Features:
• Five levels of computer play, from novice to master.
• Real-time matches using Game Center.
• Achievements and leaderboards to challenge you.
• Blunder Guard to keep you from making bad mistakes.
• Random openings that give both players an equal chance.
• Hint, undo, and easy game replay.
• Collection of games by top players for replay and study.

Smart Othello was created by the 1992 US Othello Champion, who also developed the acclaimed SmartGo apps for the game of Go.

Othello® is a registered trademark of MegaHouse Corporation. Used with permission.

## Key features

- Five computer play levels
- Real-time matches via Game Center
- Achievements and leaderboards
- Blunder Guard
- Hint, undo, and replay functions
- Collection of top player games

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Smart Othello?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🧠 Excellent AI with challenging difficulty levels
- 💡 Helpful hints and tips for learning
- ↩️ Undo button for reviewing mistakes
- 🎨 Clean, elegant, and intuitive interface
- 📚 Extensive expert database (126,000 matches)
- 🎯 Multiple difficulty levels to choose from
- ⚙️ No ads or subscription model
- 🏆 Best-in-class Othello/Reversi implementation
- 🎮 Smooth gameplay and responsive controls

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🔋 Excessive battery consumption
- 🌐 Online multiplayer doesn't work reliably
- 📧 Support email feature non-functional
- 🎮 Inconsistent difficulty scaling (too easy or too hard)
- 👥 Difficult to play with friends locally
- 🖼️ Computer player avatars detract from interface
- ⏱️ No time limits in online games (causes delays)
- 🔄 Game Center sync issues across devices
- 📱 Not compatible with older iOS versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes on launch when Game Center is enabled
- Game crashes mid-play on certain difficulty levels
- Online play fails to find opponents or pair players
- App locks up when switching to other applications
- Game Center notifications excessive and intrusive
- Online games create duplicate concurrent matches
- Game sync fails between multiple devices
- Support email from within app doesn't work
- Game becomes unresponsive during online play

**Most requested features**

- Fix online multiplayer functionality
- Add local 2-player head-to-head mode
- Implement time limits for online moves
- Add option to remove/customize player avatars
- Improve Game Center integration and sync
- Better online mode instructions and documentation
- Auto-play engine for replay functionality
- Restore previous purchases
- Improve difficulty level progression

## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-othello/id1056367184/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Match en ligne inexistant

*2026-07-09*

Il semble qu’aucun joueur n’utilise cette App, puisque la recherche d’adversaire n’aboutit jamais 🙃

### 1/5 — Н

*2026-01-19*

Чушь

### 5/5 — Great !

*2025-08-04, version 4.0.5*

Smart Othello very good learning how to play Othello !

### 1/5 — Prev purchase not restored

*2025-04-13*

XXX ripoff

### 4/5 — Decent reversi

*2025-03-19, version 4.0.5*

I have yet to see if the multiplayer is good.  It’s a decent reversi game.  Not sure if the computer opponent levels up well or not.  I just started playing this version.

### 1/5 — AI too good

*2025-02-11*

This game is trash the novice level could beat a master. Don’t buy this game.

### 5/5 — Best reversi app

*2025-01-16*

I’ve downloaded many many apps to fuel my need for this silly game and this is the best one! It gives me tips and an undo button so I can learn from my mistakes! The bots are actually challenging! In other apps there aren’t many difficulty levels (and you can’t pick your colour in some other apps) but this one has it all!!

### 4/5 — Nice snappy computer play

*2024-12-07*

Would pay for online play with an app that doesn’t crash, unfortunately the online match does not seem to work on this one.

### 4/5 — Great game, but consumes battery

*2024-10-11*

I like this game after buying the Pro upgrade, but I’ve never seen a game chew up battery power like this one. Wow!  I can play other games for hours and my iPad will use 15%, but Smart Othello will consume 60% in an hour.

### 1/5 — NUL

*2024-07-13*

NUL pourri pourri pourri pourri pourri pourri pourri pourri pourri pourri pourri pourri pourri pourri pourri pourri pourri pourri

## Frequently asked questions about Smart Othello

### What is Smart Othello?

Smart Othello is a digital version of the classic strategy board game Othello. It allows you to play against computer opponents at various skill levels or against friends in real-time matches. The app is designed to be easy to learn but offers deep strategic gameplay.

### What are the key features of Smart Othello?

Key features include five levels of computer play, real-time multiplayer matches through Game Center, achievements and leaderboards, a Blunder Guard to prevent mistakes, and helpful tools like hints, undo, and game replay. It also offers a collection of games by top players for study.

### How much does Smart Othello cost?

The app is free to download and play. While the description doesn't explicitly detail pricing for in-app purchases, it indicates the presence of 'free with in-app purchases' monetization, suggesting optional content or features may be available for purchase.

### Who is Smart Othello designed for?

This app is ideal for anyone who enjoys strategy board games. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the game with its tutorial and aids, or an experienced player seeking a challenging opponent and competitive features like leaderboards, Smart Othello offers a comprehensive experience.

### Can I play Othello against friends with this app?

Yes, you can play Othello against friends in real-time matches using Game Center. This feature allows for competitive play and interaction with other users of the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.5 — 2023-11-20

Bug fixes.

### 4.0.4 — 2023-07-04

Fix issue with long player names.

### 4.0.3 — 2023-06-18

• Fix issue with Restore Previous Purchases.
• Fix issue with online play after switching to other app.
• Resume computer play after switching back.

### 4.0.2 — 2023-06-17

• Flash the time left indicator before running out of time.
• Add better transition when a match was found.
• Fix bug with some achievements not reported.
• Add a hidden achievement.

### 4.0.1 — 2023-06-14

• Play sound and animate moves during online play.
• Fix issue with move timer when replaying game.
• Fix intermittent issue when matching with specific player.

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## More apps by Smart Go, Inc.

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All apps by Smart Go, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/290948289

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