Comparison

Othello Crush vs Blither

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

Head to head
About

Othello Crush

Features
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Othello Crush brings the timeless strategy of Othello to iPhone and iPad—with online matches, rankings, special boosters, and CrushBot, your always-ready computer opponent. Challenge your friends or start a match against CrushBot whenever you want to play. Invite players by email or nickname, discover random opponents, and build your own friends list. Every move matters. Capture your opponent’s pieces, control the corners, secure the edges, and finish with the highest score. Push notifications let you know when it is your turn, while the in-game chat keeps the friendly rivalry going. Features: Play classic Othello against friends Challenge CrushBot when no friend is available Find players by email or nickname Send random game and friend invitations Receive push notifications when it is your turn Chat with your opponent during a match Follow rankings, highscores, and detailed statistics Earn OC Gold by winning games Unlock optional boosters and customization items Play on both iPhone and iPad Want to change the course of a match? Optional boosters include Extra Move, Bomb, and Flip a Piece. Boosters can be obtained in the shop, and you may also discover rewards simply by playing. Whether you are competing with friends, climbing the rankings, or testing your strategy against CrushBot, Othello Crush gives every match its own story. Choose your nickname, place your first piece, and start your climb toward the top of the highscore list!

About

Blither

A two-player abstract strategy game where players move and place pieces to capture territory. Win by surrounding opponent pieces or groups. Offers AI and local multiplayer modes with customizable boards and multiple win conditions.

Highlights
  • Move and place pieces
  • Capture by surrounding
  • Play against AI
  • Local human multiplayer
  • Customizable board sizes
  • Multiple win conditions
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Blither is a simple capture and territory game for two players. Turns are simple: MOVE a piece, then PLACE a piece. Capture by surrounding one of each of your opponent's piece types (or a group of pieces of the same type) to win the game! The app features: - play against AI or human opponents (on the same device) - play a custom game on larger or smaller boards - multiple win condition (play "high score mode" for a different experience!) - the app supports dark mode via your system settings (or you can choose from the options screen) - saves various statistics

Screenshots

Othello Crush4 screens
Blither4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blither at none against Othello Crush's 6. Othello Crush's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Othello Crush costs $0.99 and Blither $0.99 up front. Othello Crush sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Blither asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Othello Crush ships an update every 3 days, Blither every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Othello Crush versus Blither: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOthello CrushBlither
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikael NyborgMartin Grider

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Othello Crush

One-time6
  • 100 OC$$0.99
  • 500 OC$$3.99
  • 1000 OC$$7.99
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  • 2500 OC$$19.99
  • 5000 OC$$37.99
  • 10000 OC$$74.99
None

Blither

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Othello Crush free?
Othello Crush costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Blither free?
Blither costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Othello Crush or Blither have ads?
Neither Othello Crush nor Blither shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Othello Crush or Blither?
Othello Crush ships an update every 3 days, and Blither every 2 months. Most recently, Othello Crush was updated on October 8, 2026 and Blither on October 12, 2026.

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