Othello Crush vs Reversi Effect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Othello Crush
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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!
Reversi Effect
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Three Exciting Game Modes! [VS CPU] Challenge a tough CPU opponent with five difficulty levels! ▼ How Turn Order is Decided At the start of the game, toss an Othello piece to determine who goes first. Black moves first, and White moves second. [VS 2P] Play a face-to-face match on a single device! [VS ONLINE] Enjoy online battles with randomly matched opponents! Each player has a total of 3 minutes, with a countdown running during their turn. ▼ What happens if you run out of time? A piece will be placed randomly in an available spot! However, from the next move onward, you can still place a piece manually within 3 seconds. *Rating and ranking features coming soon! [About Ads] This app is supported by ad revenue and requires an internet connection. Ads are displayed as follows: - VS CPU, VS 2P Banner ads at the bottom of the screen Full-screen ad every 3 games - VS ONLINE Full-screen ad after every game *Some features may be limited when offline. - Credit - - App production - KIWI BIRD SOFT - Music and Sound effects - *OtoLogic https://otologic.jp/ *効果音ラボ https://soundeffect-lab.info/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Reversi Effect at Free against Othello Crush's $0.99. Reversi Effect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Othello Crush's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Reversi Effect is free to download; Othello Crush costs $0.99 up front. Othello Crush sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Reversi Effect sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Othello Crush ships an update every 3 days, Reversi Effect every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Othello Crush | Reversi Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mikael Nyborg | Akiko Saitou |
In-app purchases
Othello Crush
- 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
Reversi Effect
- 250pts$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
- 500pts$1.99
Questions
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