Comparison

Othello vs Honobono Reversi

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

Head to head
About

Othello

Experience the classic strategy board game with a straightforward digital adaptation. Enjoy challenging AI opponents without any unnecessary features or distractions. Perfect for quick, engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Classic Othello gameplay
  • Challenging AI opponents
  • Simple, no-gimmick interface
  • Straightforward gameplay
Features
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Classic Othello, No thrills, no gimmicks, just good AI and straight to the point.

About

Honobono Reversi

Features
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It's a multi-functional and innovative Reversi game. - Challenge Mode Aim to clear the conditions carefully! Over 100 challenges are waiting for you. Each completion unlocks new friends and boards. Enjoy your own unique Reversi experience! - Free Match Mode Freely play with the unlocked friends and boards. Up to 5 players can play simultaneously. Enjoy Reversi anytime, anywhere with family and friends! - Rating Mode Keep winning to raise your rating. The higher the rating, the tougher the opponents. Test your skills and aim for the top! - Online Challenge Take on challenges created by other players. Choose from new, popular, history (challenges youโ€™ve played), and favorites. Like challenges and track the number of times played to compete with friends! - Create Mode Create your own challenges and share them with players worldwide. Post your challenges on SNS, and let friends take on your challenges via deep links! - Diverse Characters and Boards Enjoy a variety of cute, food-themed characters! With over 80 board designs, find your favorite combination and personalize your game!

Screenshots

Othello3 screens
Honobono Reversi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Honobono Reversi at none against Othello's 1. Honobono Reversi also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 25 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Othello sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Honobono Reversi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Othello ships an update every 25 months, Honobono Reversi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Othello versus Honobono Reversi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOthelloHonobono Reversi
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCong LeYoshitaka Kashifuji

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Othello

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
None

Honobono Reversi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Othello free?
Othello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Honobono Reversi free?
Honobono Reversi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Othello or Honobono Reversi have ads?
Neither Othello nor Honobono Reversi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Othello or Honobono Reversi?
Othello ships an update every 25 months, and Honobono Reversi every 2 days. Most recently, Othello was updated on September 12, 2026 and Honobono Reversi on June 5, 2026.

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