Reversi vs Queen Guard
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
Queen Guard
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Queen's Guard (or Agon) is a strategy game for two players, played on a 6x6 hexagonal gameboard. It may be the oldest board game played on a hexagonally-celled board, first appearing in France as early as the late eighteenth century. The game reached its greatest popularity a century later when the Victorians embraced it for its blend of simple rules and complex strategy. Rules Each player has one queen and six guards. Black player moves first, then move turns alternate. A circle below the game board always indicates the color of the move turn. On each turn, a player moves one of his pieces. The object of the game is to be first to maneuver one's queen to the central blue cell (the throne) at the center of the board, and surround her with all six of her guards. Moves The game board may be thought of as a series of concentric rings of hex cells (highlighted by rings of alternating colors). Pieces move one step at a time to an adjacent cell, either sideways in the same ring, or towards the throne to the next ring. The cell moved to must be vacant. Only the queen may move to the throne. Captures A piece is captured when two enemy pieces are on adjacent sides of it, in a straight line. The player whose piece is captured must use his next move turn to relocate the captured piece at its starting position. Relocation is automatically executed by application. Other rules If a player surrounds an empty throne with his guards, then neither player will be able to form the winning configuration, and that player forfeits the game. It is not allowed to move a piece between and adjacent to two enemy pieces, in a straight line. Restart When the game ends, a new game starts automatically. But, if you want to begin a new game before the current one ends, just touch the Restart button.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Reversi at every 3 months against Queen Guard's every 38 months. Reversi also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Queen Guard's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On 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
Reversi costs $1.99 and Queen Guard $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Reversi ships an update every 3 months, Queen Guard every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reversi | Queen Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiss The Machine | Luigi Fonti |
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
Queen Guard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Reversi
No in-app purchases
Queen Guard
No in-app purchases
Questions
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