# Squares vs Reversi

Squares and Reversi both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Squares's written reviews are positive against 33% of Reversi's. Squares also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Reversi's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reversi sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Squares asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Squares against 4.6 for Reversi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Squares's written reviews are positive against 33% of Reversi's.

Squares ships an update every 5 months, Reversi every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squares | Reversi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squares/id287064290/reviews) | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversi-othello/id713109887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chris Haynes](https://appshunter.io/developer/286363962) | [Nicholas Dean](https://appshunter.io/developer/611762890) |

## What reviewers say

### Squares

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squares/id287064290)

A strategy game inspired by classics like Othello and Reversi. Players take turns copying or moving squares to capture opponent's pieces, aiming to block all possible moves. Enjoy a variety of boards and play modes.

**Highlights:** 125 unique boards, 5 board sizes, 1 and 2-player modes, Play against device or friend, Random board generation, Resume previous games

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to learn gameplay
- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging
- 💰 Completely free with no ads
- 📱 Works offline without data connection
- 🎨 Clean, simple graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 AI is too easy to beat
- ⚖️ Unfair win condition based on last move
- 🔊 Volume control not adjustable
- 🎵 Music interrupts phone's background music
- 🎯 Some levels are unbalanced or unfair

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when AI has one move left
- Game freezes during gameplay
- Crashes on app launch in certain versions
- One-player mode exits to home screen
- Incorrect win/loss determination

**Requested features**

- Difficulty levels or harder AI
- Online multiplayer mode
- Custom level/board creation
- More board layouts
- Achievements or tournament mode


### Reversi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversi-othello/id713109887)

Engage in the timeless abstract strategy game of Reversi. Compete against friends or test your skills against the computer with adjustable difficulty levels. Customize your gameplay with unlockable disc designs and track your progress on Game Center leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Play against friends, Challenge the computer, Unlockable disc designs, Game Center leaderboards, Multiple AI difficulties, Universal app support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1500 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Adverts | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squares free?

Squares is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reversi free?

Reversi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Squares or Reversi?

Reversi is rated higher. Squares averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Reversi averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Squares or Reversi have ads?

Neither Squares nor Reversi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Squares or Reversi?

Squares ships an update every 5 months, and Reversi every 3 weeks. Most recently, Squares was updated on October 23, 2026 and Reversi on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*