Comparison

Othello Crush vs Surakarta

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” 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 iPadโ€”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 opponentโ€™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!

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Surakarta

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Surakarta brings Central Java's classic strategy game to your phone โ€” a capture mechanic found in no other board game on Earth. THE LOOP CAPTURE Every point on the board connects orthogonally, but the outer two rings also loop around the board's corners. Step a piece one square at a time like normal โ€” or, from a ring, ride the loop all the way around and land on the first enemy piece in its path, capturing it from a direction they never saw coming. NEVER FORCED TO CAPTURE Unlike most capture games, taking a piece in Surakarta is always optional. Play patiently, bait a loop attack, or strike the moment you see an opening โ€” the choice is always yours. 12 PIECES A SIDE, ONE GOAL Capture every one of your opponent's 12 pieces to win. The 4 points at the board's dead center touch no loop at all โ€” the only truly safe squares on the board. PLAY YOUR WAY - Three AI difficulty levels, from a relaxed opener to a real challenge - Local pass-and-play against a friend on the same device - No ads, no gambling, no chip economy โ€” just the game - Works completely offline From the makers of Fanorona โ€” Madagascar's national board game, same house rules of clean, honest strategy with no interruptions.

Screenshots

Othello Crush4 screens
Surakarta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Surakarta at Free against Othello Crush's $0.99. Surakarta also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Othello Crush versus Surakarta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOthello CrushSurakarta
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.616.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size46 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikael NyborgQuyen Ngo

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
1 purchases

Surakarta

One-time1
  • Surakarta Pro$2.99

Questions

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

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