Reversi vs Iago Reversi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reversi
Experience the classic strategy board game of Reversi, also known as Othello. Enjoy quick matches perfect for on-the-go play, with adjustable difficulty levels and a strong AI opponent. Customize your experience with various board styles and helpful gameplay options.
- One or two player mode
- Six difficulty levels
- Strong computer opponent
- Gameplay suggestions
- Multiple board styles
- Undo/redo functionality
- Auto-save game
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The classic game of Reversi, also known as Othello, is a much-loved strategy board game. It is often described as taking only a minute to learn but a lifetime to master. Each game only takes a few minutes, making it ideal for playing on the go. It can be played by all ages. This continues to be one of the most sought-after versions of the game for the natural AI when playing against the CPU and the refreshing, crisp style. FEATURES: - One or two player mode - Six levels of difficulty from beginner to guru - Each level has its own style of play - Strong computer opponent at higher levels - Fast computer play - Option for suggestions to help improve your game play - Four gorgeously styled boards - Unlimited undo and redo - Scoreboard - Auto-save game in progress - Can listen to your own music whilst playing "There are several free Reversi games in the app store, but none have the breadth of options or depth of AI of this paid version. AppCraver looks forward to seeing what developer Kiss The Machine comes up with next" - www.appcraver.com "For those who are serious about playing Reversi and want a serious AI challenge get this one" - mrbass.org best iPhone and iPod Touch games
Iago Reversi
Experience the classic strategy board game of Reversi. Play against another person or challenge the AI. This game offers a pure, uninterrupted experience with no advertisements or in-app purchases.
- Classic Reversi gameplay
- Play against AI
- Two-player mode
- No ads
- No in-app purchases
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Classic reversi (othello) strategy board game. Battle human versus human or train against the robot. No ads. No purchases. No malarkey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Iago Reversi at Free against Reversi's $1.99. Iago Reversi also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Reversi's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.4). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
Iago Reversi is free to download; Reversi costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Iago Reversi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Reversi's written reviews are positive against 100% of Iago Reversi's.
Reversi ships an update every 3 months, Iago Reversi every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reversi | Iago Reversi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (8 ratings) | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiss The Machine | Eric Lindstrom |
Customer experience
Reversi
Iago Reversi
Bugs and requests
Reversi
Reported bugs
7 issues- Lock-ups when using undo
- Game locks up if undo is tried
- Master level surrendered corner
- No way to restart game without force quitting
- Info button does not work
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- Animations too slow
- Portrait mode removed on iPad
Requested features
10 requests- Add online gameplay
- Add option to turn off animations
- Improve difficulty balancing
- Add instructions
- Make info button larger
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- Reduce time between games
- Add ability to launch new game from main screen
- Add dark mode option
- Add option to request hints instead of automatic display
- Adaptation for iPhone 5 screen
Iago Reversi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Reversi
No in-app purchases
Iago Reversi
No in-app purchases
