Comparison

Othello vs CoreShift

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

CoreShift

Features
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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 5ร—5 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 3โ€“5 and Hard AI require a one-time Pro upgrade ($3.99).

Screenshots

Othello3 screens
CoreShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CoreShift at every 3 weeks against Othello's every 25 months. CoreShift also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Othello sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CoreShift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Othello ships an update every 25 months, CoreShift every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Othello versus CoreShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOthelloCoreShift
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCong LeJozsef Farkas

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Othello

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
1 purchases

CoreShift

One-time1
  • CoreShift Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Othello free?
Othello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoreShift free?
CoreShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Othello or CoreShift have ads?
Neither Othello nor CoreShift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Othello or CoreShift?
Othello ships an update every 25 months, and CoreShift every 3 weeks. Most recently, Othello was updated on September 12, 2026 and CoreShift on July 8, 2026.

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