Comparison

Reversi (Othello·) vs Combo Koala

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reversi (Othello·)

Experience the classic strategy board game Reversi on your mobile device. Engage in a strategic battle of placing pieces to outmaneuver your opponent. Play against friends or challenge a computer opponent.

Highlights
  • Classic Reversi gameplay
  • Single player vs computer
  • Two player local mode
  • Strategic piece placement
  • Back and forth battle
Features
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Take the classic strategy game Reversi with you wherever you go with Reversi. Place your pieces carefully and defeat your opponent in this back and forth battle. Reversi supports both 1 player and 2 player gameplay, so you can play against friends or test your skills against a challenging computer opponent.

About

Combo Koala

Engage in a unique action puzzle game that blends checkers-style strategy with intense combo fighting. Battle ninjas, unlock abilities, and progress through an epic adventure. Enjoy offline play and challenging puzzles.

Highlights
  • Checkers-style gameplay with combo fighting
  • RPG progression system
  • Epic boss battles
  • Variety of unique enemies
  • Offline play support
  • Challenging puzzles and quests
Features
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Action X Checkers = Nothing you've seen before! Experience a unique and exciting action puzzle game with Combo Koala! You'll use your wits and strategy to battle deadly enemy ninjas using a checkers-style gameplay system. String together epic combos and special moves to slice and slash your way through hordes of enemies. Supports Offline Play! With a variety of different enemies, each with their own unique attacks, you'll need to think on your feet and use different abilities to give you an edge in battle. Features: - Unique checkers-style gameplay mixed with highly satisfying combo fighting action - Checkers-style gameplay mixed with highly satisfying combo fighting action - Epic boss battles - Use different abilities to give you an edge in the battlefield - Variety of different enemies, each with their unique attacks - Useful items that can aid you in life and death situations - Guarantee you haven’t tried a game like this! RPG: Experience a deep and rewarding RPG progression system as you level up your character, unlock new abilities, and customize your playstyle. Adventure: Embark on an epic adventure to save your homeland from the evil ninjas. Explore a variety of different environments, battle powerful enemies, and complete challenging quests. Puzzle: Solve challenging puzzles to progress through the game and unlock new areas. Strategy: Use your wits and strategy to outsmart your enemies in battle. Offline: Play Combo Koala offline anytime, anywhere. If you're a fan of RPGs, puzzles, and action games, then Combo Koala is the perfect game for you! Apple’s Standard License Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Reversi (Othello·)1 screens
Combo Koala4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reversi (Othello·) at none against Combo Koala's 40. Reversi (Othello·) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 68%). Combo Koala's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Combo Koala sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Reversi (Othello·) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Combo Koala holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 358 and 665 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Reversi (Othello·)'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Combo Koala's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reversi (Othello·) ships an update every 2 weeks, Combo Koala fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Reversi (Othello·) versus Combo Koala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReversi (Othello·)Combo Koala
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (358 ratings)4.9 (665 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.4% of reviews — better67.6% of reviews
Number of ratings358665 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB235 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer晓俊 王Twitchy Finger Ltd

Customer experience

Reversi (Othello·)

All ratings358 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews379 reviews
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative7.1%

Combo Koala

All ratings664 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative27.9%

User reviews

Reversi (Othello·)

From 358 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🧠 Challenging and strategic
  • 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
  • ⏱️ Good for killing time
  • 🎨 Nice visual design

Room to improve

  • 💰 Forced 5-star review to unlock features
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🤖 AI difficulty imbalance
  • 🔊 Annoying background music
  • 🔓 Lack of multiplayer/online mode

Combo Koala

From 665 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Unique combat mechanics
  • 💡 Interesting character designs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
  • 💰 Overly aggressive monetization
  • 🤯 Difficulty spike too early

Bugs and requests

Reversi (Othello·)

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent AI behavior
  • Inability to unlock hard mode after 5-star review

Requested features

4 requests
  • Difficulty settings customization
  • Multiplayer/online play
  • Option to disable background music
  • More level variety

Combo Koala

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to access shop after unlocking
  • Arrows not collected after levels
  • Freezing during cloud save attempts

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Better balance and progression
  • Save/cloud sync functionality
  • Improved energy/stamina system

In-app purchases

None

Reversi (Othello·)

No in-app purchases

40 purchases

Combo Koala

Subscriptions2
  • 28 Days Daily Gems$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Ad Coupons$9.991 Month
One-time38
  • 80 Gems Pack$0.99
  • Best Value Starter Pack$1.99
  • VIP Starter Pack$1.99
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  • Talent Develop Pack$1.99
  • Hero Upgrade Pack$1.99
  • Double Idle Reward Permanent$1.99
  • Basic Boost Bundle$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Special Deal II$2.99
  • Special Deal 1$2.99
  • Stamina Piggy Bank$3.99
  • 500 Gems Pack$4.99
  • Chapter One Launch Pack$4.99
  • Ultimate Starter Bundle I$4.99
  • New Hero Training Pack$4.99
  • Superior Stage Pass$4.99
  • Best Selling Weapon Pack$4.99
  • Silver Starter Set$4.99
  • Talent Token Offer$4.99
  • Ultimate Starter Bundle II$5.99
  • Special Deal III$5.99
  • Coin Piggy Bank$5.99
  • Enhancestone Piggy Bank$5.99
  • Equipment Scroll Piggy Bank$5.99
  • Ultimate Starter Bundle III$6.99
  • 1200 Gems Pack$9.99
  • Chapter 3 Pack Launch Pack$9.99
  • Universal Equipment Pack$9.99
  • Premium Stage Pass$9.99
  • Best Valued Stage Pass$9.99
  • Easter Event Pass$12.99
  • Halloween Event Pass$12.99
  • No More Ads$17.99
  • 2500 Gems Pack$19.99
  • Furball Hero Bundle$19.99
  • Mechanical Furball Hero Bundle$19.99
  • Chapter 6 Pack$19.99
  • Ninja Gear Ultimate Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is Reversi (Othello·) free?
Reversi (Othello·) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Combo Koala free?
Combo Koala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reversi (Othello·) or Combo Koala?
Combo Koala is rated higher. Reversi (Othello·) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 358 ratings, while Combo Koala averages 4.9 from 665 ratings.
Do Reversi (Othello·) or Combo Koala have ads?
Combo Koala shows ads; Reversi (Othello·) does not.
Which is updated more often, Reversi (Othello·) or Combo Koala?
Reversi (Othello·) ships an update every 2 weeks, and Combo Koala fortnightly. Most recently, Reversi (Othello·) was updated on October 24, 2026 and Combo Koala on October 24, 2026.

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