Reversi vs Shogi Demon
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
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.
- Piece reuse from opponent
- Piece promotion with increased movement
- Movement guide for pieces
- Four computer difficulty levels
- 22 handicap options
- Position editor
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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Reversi costs $1.99 and Shogi Demon $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Reversi ships an update every 3 months, Shogi Demon every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Reversi | Shogi Demon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (8 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kiss The Machine | NUTRACTOR |
Customer experience
Reversi
Shogi Demon
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
Reversi
No in-app purchases
Shogi Demon
No in-app purchases








