Comparison

Othello Crush vs Runetafl

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

Runetafl

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Runetafl is Hnefatafl – "Viking Chess": the ancient, asymmetric strategy game of the Norse, finally done beautifully and fairly. A king and his defenders try to escape to one of the four corners. The attackers, twice as many, try to capture him first. You'll learn the rules in a minute – the games have the depth of chess or go. ONE GAME, DONE RIGHT • No ads. No subscription. No tracking. No energy, no timers. • A fair, tiered AI: easy, medium, hard. • Two players on one device (hot-seat) or against the AI – play as the king or the attackers. FIVE VARIANTS • Copenhagen 11×11 (modern tournament rules) • Brandubh 7×7 (quick game) • Tablut 9×9 and Tawlbwrdd 11×11 (edge escape) • Alea 13×13 (a big battlefield) BEAUTIFUL & ACCESSIBLE • The "Runestone" look: a carved wooden board, gliding pieces, sound and haptics. • Full dark mode. • An interactive tutorial plus a short rules reference. • Board themes and statistics. Hnefatafl is over a thousand years old. Runetafl brings it to today. Terms of Use By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Othello Crush4 screens
Runetafl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Runetafl at Free against Othello Crush's $0.99. Othello Crush's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Runetafl is free to download; Othello Crush costs $0.99 up front. Othello Crush sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Runetafl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Othello Crush ships an update every 3 days, Runetafl every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Othello Crush versus Runetafl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOthello CrushRunetafl
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikael NyborgAlexander Nikonov22270669431

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Othello Crush

One-time6
  • 100 OC$$0.99
  • 500 OC$$3.99
  • 1000 OC$$7.99
Show 3 more
  • 2500 OC$$19.99
  • 5000 OC$$37.99
  • 10000 OC$$74.99
1 purchases

Runetafl

One-time1
  • Runetafl Complete$3.99

Questions

Is Othello Crush free?
Othello Crush costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Runetafl free?
Runetafl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Othello Crush or Runetafl have ads?
Neither Othello Crush nor Runetafl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Othello Crush or Runetafl?
Othello Crush ships an update every 3 days, and Runetafl every 4 weeks. Most recently, Othello Crush was updated on October 24, 2026 and Runetafl on October 25, 2026.

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