Comparison

Smart Othello vs Dango

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Othello

Experience the classic strategy board game with this app. Play against friends or a computer with five difficulty levels. Improve your skills with a tutorial and helpful aids, making it easy to learn but challenging to master.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Dango

Engage in the strategic board game of Go anytime, anywhere. Challenge players globally, test your skills against AI, or spectate professional matches. Customize your experience with beautiful themes and connect with a vibrant community.

Highlights
  • Online Go matches
  • Play with friends
  • AI opponents with adjustable difficulty
  • Spectate professional games
  • Customizable themes
  • Search and connect with players
Features
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Dango, a powerful mobile Go (Weiqi, Baduk) app that allows you to enjoy the game of Go anytime, anywhere. With Dango, you have a complete Go experience in the palm of your hand. Key Features: Online Go: Play Go matches in real-time, anytime, and anywhere. Challenge players from around the world and showcase your strategic prowess. Play with Friends: Invite your friends to engage in exciting Go matches and experience the joy of playing together. AI Opponents: Test your skills against powerful AI opponents. Choose from various difficulty levels to challenge yourself and improve your gameplay. Multiple Accounts: Manage multiple accounts effortlessly. Switch between different accounts and keep track of your progress. Spectate Games: Watch thrilling Go matches between top players. Learn from their techniques and strategies to enhance your own gameplay. Beautiful Themes: Customize your gaming experience with a variety of visually stunning themes. Personalize the game board and make it truly yours. Search Other Players: Explore the Go community and connect with fellow enthusiasts. It can be used as an OGS app and supports most OGS features. Whether you want to immerse yourself in a challenging game of Go, compete with friends, or enjoy the thrill of spectating top-notch matches, Dango is the Go app for you. Download Dango now and embark on your journey to become a Go master! Privacy Policy: https://dangoapp.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://dangoapp.com/terms https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Smart Othello4 screens
Dango4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dango at weekly against Smart Othello's every 2 months. Dango also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (82% vs 65%). Smart Othello's advantage is ratings volume (552 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Othello sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dango sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dango holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Othello has 552 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Smart Othello's written reviews are positive against 82% of Dango's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Othello ships an update every 2 months, Dango weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart Othello versus Dango: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart OthelloDango
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (552 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings552 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart Go, Inc.ODYSS LTD

Customer experience

Smart Othello

All ratings535 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative28.6%

Dango

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

Bugs and requests

Smart Othello

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • 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

Requested features

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Better online mode instructions and documentation
  • Auto-play engine for replay functionality
  • Restore previous purchases
  • Improve difficulty level progression

Dango

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Othello

One-time1
  • Pro Pack$2.99
3 purchases

Dango

Subscriptions3
  • L1$1.991 Month
  • L2$4.991 Month
  • L3$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Smart Othello free?
Smart Othello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dango free?
Dango is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Othello or Dango?
Dango is rated higher. Smart Othello averages 4.5 out of 5 from 552 ratings, while Dango averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Smart Othello or Dango have ads?
Neither Smart Othello nor Dango shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Othello or Dango?
Smart Othello ships an update every 2 months, and Dango weekly. Most recently, Smart Othello was updated on October 22, 2026 and Dango on October 24, 2026.

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