Comparison

Othello Crush vs Simple Reversi

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

Simple Reversi

Features
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Simple Othello is a sleek, easy-to-play version of the classic board game. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, you’ll enjoy intuitive controls and clean design that make for smooth, satisfying gameplay. ■ Features: ・Quick and intuitive controls for stress-free play ・Challenge AI opponents of varying difficulty levels ・Compete with players via the global ranking system ・Lightweight and runs smoothly on any device Whether it’s a short break or a full-on strategy session, Simple Othello is your go-to brain game. Download now and enjoy timeless gameplay anywhere!

Screenshots

Othello Crush4 screens
Simple Reversi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Reversi at Free against Othello Crush's $0.99. Simple Reversi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). Othello Crush's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Simple Reversi is free to download; Othello Crush costs $0.99 up front. Othello Crush sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Reversi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Othello Crush ships an update every 3 days, Simple Reversi daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
Othello Crush versus Simple Reversi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOthello CrushSimple Reversi
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikael NyborgHIROKIGAMEKAIHATULAB

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

Simple Reversi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Othello Crush free?
Othello Crush costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Simple Reversi free?
Simple Reversi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Othello Crush or Simple Reversi have ads?
Simple Reversi shows ads; Othello Crush does not.
Which is updated more often, Othello Crush or Simple Reversi?
Othello Crush ships an update every 3 days, and Simple Reversi daily. Most recently, Othello Crush was updated on October 8, 2026 and Simple Reversi on October 7, 2026.

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