Max Othello vs CoreShift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Max Othello
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Players take turns placing disks on the board with their assigned color. During a play, any disks of the opponent's color that are in a straight line and bounded by the disk just placed and another disk of the current player's color are turned over to the current player's color. The player with the most pieces of his assigned color on the board at the end of the game wins. The winner only Determined at the very end of the game.
CoreShift
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CoreShift is a sleek, minimalist strategy game based on Neutron โ a classic abstract board game of pure skill, positioning, and tactics. Easy to learn. Deep to master. Every move can open a path, create a trap, or turn the match completely. No randomness. No hidden information. Pure strategy. THE GAME Play on a 5ร5 grid. Each player controls five pieces, while a single amber token โ the Neutron โ begins at the center. On every turn, you must: 1. Slide the Neutron as far as it can move. 2. Slide one of your own pieces (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal). Pieces move until blocked by the edge or another piece โ they cannot jump. How to win: * Move the Neutron onto your own baseline. * Trap your opponent so they have no legal Neutron move. QUICK OR CLASSIC * Quick mode: Fast, aggressive openings with immediate tension. * Classic mode: Traditional rules where the first player skips the opening Neutron move for a more balanced start. THREE AI DIFFICULTY LEVELS * Easy: Learn the fundamentals. * Medium: Strong tactical play. * Hard: Advanced Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS) AI that adapts to every position. ONLINE MULTIPLAYER โ BETA Play real-time matches worldwide through Game Center. Our Elo rating system (starting at 1200) ensures you always face a fair challenge. * Climb the Ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. * Social: Add friends after matches, send instant rematches, and react with quick chat. * No Waiting: If no live opponent is available, Skynet โ our built-in AI โ keeps the match moving. TOURNAMENT MODE Five rounds. One run. No breaks. Easy โ Medium โ Medium โ Hard โ Hard Win all five to complete the challenge and track your progress on Game Center. STATISTICS & ACHIEVEMENTS Track win rates, streaks, fastest victories, and total play time. Unlock badges and Game Center achievements tied to real milestones. DESIGNED FOR iOS * Flat, minimal design with Dark and Light mode. * Smooth animations and haptic feedback on every move. * Atmospheric audio and satisfying "game feel." CoreShift is free to play. Tournament rounds 3โ5 and Hard AI require a one-time Pro upgrade ($3.99).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Max Othello at none against CoreShift's 1. Max Othello also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. CoreShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Max Othello asks for nothing beyond the download.
Max Othello ships an update every 2 weeks, CoreShift every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Max Othello | CoreShift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chi-Cheng Liao | Jozsef Farkas |
In-app purchases
Max Othello
No in-app purchases
CoreShift
- CoreShift Pro$3.99
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