Comparison

Morocco HD vs Classic Hanafuda

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

Head to head
About

Morocco HD

Experience the classic strategy game Reversi with enhanced visuals and sound. Enjoy customizable backgrounds and board colors, with adjustable difficulty levels and helpful move indicators for players of all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Play against AI or a friend
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Show legal moves option
  • Seven beautiful backgrounds
  • Five felt game board colors
  • Portrait and landscape support
Features
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Play the classic strategy game Reversi (also known as Othello) on your iPhone or iPad. Reversi is a game with simple rules but complex strategy. Morocco is one of the most popular Reversi games for the iPhone. Morocco HD has the same simple pick-up-and-play gameplay but lets you choose from a variety of gorgeous backgrounds and board colors. The original Morocco for the iPhone is still free. It has all of the features and skill levels as Morocco HD but without the new graphics, sound effects, and instructions. Please try that out if you want to get a taste of what Morocco HD has to offer before you buy. FEATURES - Play against your iPad or against a friend. - Three difficulty levels allow for casual play while still providing a challenge to experienced players. - Option to show (or hide) the current legal moves which can be very useful while learning to play. - Simple but effective sound effects. - Seven beautiful backgrounds to choose from, including wood, marble, grass, concrete, and steel. - Five felt game board colors, from the classic green Othello board to a stunning deep red. - Supports both portrait and landscape orientation with a different board layout in each. - Detailed instructions with graphics to explain the rules. Art and layout by Nik Daum. http://www.nikdaum.com/ Praise for Morocco on the iPhone: "A simple, no-frills version of Othello, and I mean that in a good way. ... There's no reason to even play any other Othello-type games available." "Simple, streamlined, nice interface. One of my all-time favorite iPhone apps!" "Dangerous when I'm in bed, because I'll play it to 20percent battery and hopefully I'll remember to plug in and charge. Yep, it's THAT addictive."

About

Classic Hanafuda

Experience the authentic Japanese card game "Koi-Koi" with various modes, including standard matches and challenging survival. Learn the rules easily with helpful hints and enjoy rich progression through achievements and artwork collection.

Highlights
  • Authentic Koi-Koi gameplay
  • Standard and Survival game modes
  • Beginner-friendly hint system
  • Achievement system
  • Ukiyo-e artwork collection
  • Detailed game statistics
Features
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Experience the authentic Japanese card game "Koi-Koi" right on your smartphone! From standard matches to thrilling survival modes, beginner guides, and rich collection elements, there's endless fun for everyone! ◆ Game Features ◆ [Selectable Game Modes] - Standard Match: Enjoy classic, relaxing games at your own pace. - Survival Mode: Challenge yourself to see how many consecutive rivals you can defeat! Aim for an unbeatable win streak! [Authentic "Koi-Koi" Gameplay] Featuring the most popular traditional Hanafuda rules: "Koi-Koi." Enjoy snappy, intuitive controls and satisfying, rhythmic gameplay. [Helpful Hints for Beginners] Never played before? Not sure which card to play? Don't worry! With in-game hint features highlighting matched cards and achievable yaku, you'll naturally master the rules as you play. [Rich Progression & Collection Elements] - Achievement System: Complete various missions and claim great rewards! - Collections & Gacha: Unlock beautiful Ukiyo-e artwork using points earned in matches! - Detailed Stats: Review your win rate, longest win streak, Koi-Koi success rate, and more. [Recommended For] - Fans of Hanafuda and traditional Japanese card games - Players looking to test their skills in endless Survival win streaks - Anyone looking for a quick, engaging card game during breaks - Collectors and completionists who love achievements - Beginners wanting to learn the rules of Hanafuda easily Start your exciting Koi-Koi match today!

Screenshots

Morocco HD3 screens
Classic Hanafuda3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Classic Hanafuda at Free against Morocco HD's $0.99. Classic Hanafuda also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 66 months). Morocco HD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Classic Hanafuda is free to download; Morocco HD costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Morocco HD against 4.5 for Classic Hanafuda. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Morocco HD ships an update every 66 months, Classic Hanafuda weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Morocco HD versus Classic Hanafuda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMorocco HDClassic Hanafuda
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (8 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 66 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBayou GamesCHAOS

Customer experience

Morocco HD

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Classic Hanafuda

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Morocco HD

No in-app purchases

None

Classic Hanafuda

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Morocco HD free?
Morocco HD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Classic Hanafuda free?
Classic Hanafuda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Morocco HD or Classic Hanafuda?
Classic Hanafuda is rated higher. Morocco HD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Classic Hanafuda averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Morocco HD or Classic Hanafuda have ads?
Classic Hanafuda shows ads; Morocco HD does not.
Which is updated more often, Morocco HD or Classic Hanafuda?
Morocco HD ships an update every 66 months, and Classic Hanafuda weekly. Most recently, Morocco HD was updated on October 16, 2026 and Classic Hanafuda on October 13, 2026.

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