# Reverse Color vs Piccolo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reverse Color at none against Piccolo's 2. Reverse Color also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Piccolo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Piccolo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Reverse Color asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Reverse Color against 4.7 for Piccolo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 439 and 603 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Reverse Color's written reviews are positive against 77% of Piccolo's.

Reverse Color ships an update every 4 months, Piccolo every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Color | Piccolo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-color/id1151018140/reviews) | **[4.7 (603 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccolo-othello/id1561230039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 439 | **603** |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sonya Marcarelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/409702204) | [Symbolic Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/613116232) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-color/id1151018140)

Engage in a strategic board game where the goal is to capture the most disks. Compete against players globally, friends, or AI opponents across various difficulty levels. Unlock achievements and customize your experience with different themes.

**Highlights:** Disk capturing gameplay, Global multiplayer matches, AI opponents with 3 difficulty levels, 2-player local mode, Worldwide leaderboards, Medal collection system, Multiple elegant themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean UI, good implementation
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 👍 Good for strategy practice
- 👍 Offline play is great
- 👍 Minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes after clearing
- 🐛 Invalid moves not recognized
- 🐛 Computer AI too strong/unbeatable
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive
- 🐛 Repeated privacy prompts

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes after clearing
- Screen freezes, requires restart
- Invalid moves not recognized
- Computer sets multiple times
- Some valid moves not allowed

**Requested features**

- Option to pay to remove ads
- More difficulty levels
- Online multiplayer option
- Adjustable AI difficulty
- Option to play stronger opponents


### Piccolo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piccolo-othello/id1561230039)

Experience the classic strategy board game with a powerful AI and a polished interface. Customize your game with beautiful themes, play online with friends or strangers, and enjoy a seamless experience across devices. Includes fun iMessage stickers.

**Highlights:** Strong, customizable AI engine, Polished native user interface, Variety of beautiful themes, Local and online multiplayer, Automatic game saves and move undo, iMessage stickers

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme Pack: Around the World | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pack: Great Painters | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Beautiful and simple UI
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Challenging AI opponents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty balancing issues (too easy or too hard)
- 🤔 Lack of online multiplayer
- 🤔 No option to undo moves
- 🤔 Unclear win/loss indication at the end of games

**Reported bugs**

- AI getting extra moves in certain situations
- Settings button not functioning properly
- Game freezing or crashing on some devices
- Inconsistent piece size on different screen sizes

**Requested features**

- Add online multiplayer mode
- Implement an undo move feature
- Add a tutorial or tips section for new players
- Introduce a 'watch AI vs AI' mode
- Allow customization of game board and piece themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Color free?

Reverse Color is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Piccolo free?

Piccolo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reverse Color or Piccolo?

Piccolo is rated higher. Reverse Color averages 4.6 out of 5 from 439 ratings, while Piccolo averages 4.7 from 603 ratings.

### Do Reverse Color or Piccolo have ads?

Reverse Color shows ads; Piccolo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse Color or Piccolo?

Reverse Color ships an update every 4 months, and Piccolo every 4 days. Most recently, Reverse Color was updated on October 16, 2026 and Piccolo on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*