Comparison

Reversi vs Shogi Demon

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • One or two player mode
  • Six difficulty levels
  • Strong computer opponent
  • Gameplay suggestions
  • Multiple board styles
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Auto-save game
Features
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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

About

Shogi Demon

Experience Japanese Chess with unique rules like piece reuse and promotion. Offers a guide for piece movement, multiple computer difficulty levels, handicaps, and a position editor.

Highlights
  • Piece reuse from opponent
  • Piece promotion with increased movement
  • Movement guide for pieces
  • Four computer difficulty levels
  • 22 handicap options
  • Position editor
Features
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Shogi is Japanese Chess. The difference between this and regular Chess is that the player is allowed to reuse the pieces captured from the opponent for themselves. With exceptions to the King and the Gold, any pieces that enter the zone of the opponent can be turned over to increase their range of movement. Positioning 2 or more Pawns on a vertical line is not permitted if the Pawns are not turned over. Also, although it is possible to put a King in mate with your own Pawn, it is not permitted to put a King in mate with a Pawn captured from your opponent. This is because such act is an insult to the King. - There is a guide that informs player of a possible movement of the pieces. - Four computer levels. - 22 kinds of handicaps. - Position editor.

Screenshots

Reversi4 screens
Shogi Demon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reversi at 77% against Shogi Demon's 40%. Reversi also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Shogi Demon's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Reversi costs $1.99 and Shogi Demon $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shogi Demon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Reversi's written reviews are positive against 40% of Shogi Demon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reversi ships an update every 3 months, Shogi Demon every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Reversi versus Shogi Demon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReversiShogi Demon
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.3 (8 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKiss The MachineNUTRACTOR

Customer experience

Reversi

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative14.6%

Shogi Demon

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative45.0%

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

Shogi Demon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Reversi

No in-app purchases

None

Shogi Demon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reversi free?
Reversi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shogi Demon free?
Shogi Demon costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reversi or Shogi Demon?
Shogi Demon is rated higher. Reversi averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Shogi Demon averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Reversi or Shogi Demon have ads?
Neither Reversi nor Shogi Demon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reversi or Shogi Demon?
Reversi ships an update every 3 months, and Shogi Demon every 5 months. Most recently, Reversi was updated on October 27, 2026 and Shogi Demon on October 27, 2026.

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