Comparison

Explosive 黑白棋 vs Reversi. Board abstract Game

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

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About

Explosive 黑白棋

This innovative strategy game reimagines a classic board game with the addition of three unique bomb types. Players can strategically deploy these bombs to flip opponent pieces and gain an advantage, offering a fresh and mentally stimulating experience.

Highlights
  • Three bomb types: Real-time, Remote-controlled, Time
  • Bombs flip opponent pieces and expand explosive range
  • Computer, 2-player, and online multiplayer modes
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
  • Option to switch between explosive and normal play
Features
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* It is a innovative Reversi game. It adds three kinds of bombs and methods of playing in the normal Reversi game, which are not only entertaining but also helps stimulate constructive mental skills. * The three bombs are “Real-time Bomb”, “Remote-controlled Bomb” and “Time Bomb”. They have different exploding methods and explosive ranges. * If the bombs have exploded, your opponent's pieces in the explosive range turn over and all reversed pieces now show your color. * All kinds of bombs move as normal piece (They can turn over all opposing pieces lying on a straight line between your new piece and any anchoring pieces after placing the piece). Of course, your opponent can turn over them. * Bomb introduction: -Real-time Bomb- The exploding method: When use the bomb, it turns over your opponent's pieces, and then explodes the bomb instantly. The explosive range: The 3x3 grids centre around the bomb. -Remote-controlled Bomb- When use the bomb, it turns over your opponent's pieces, but can’t explode the bomb instantly. You can determine when to explode the bomb from your next move. Exploding a bomb is deemed a move. After your bomb has exploded, it's your opponent’s turn. The exploding method: Click the bomb on the board on your turn. The explosive range: The 5x5 grids centre around the bomb. -Time Bomb- When use the bomb, it turns over your opponent's pieces, but can’t explode the bomb instantly. Exploding a bomb is deemed a move. After your bomb has exploded, it's your opponent’s turn. The exploding method: The bomb explodes automatically on your turn after three rounds. The bomb show the remaining rounds. The explosive range: The 7x7 grids centre around the bomb. * A round is that black player moves a piece and white player moves a piece. * The icon below the word "NOW" shows whose turn and the piece or bomb used. * The methods of using a bomb: 1. To use the bombs after total pieces > 10 pieces on the board. 2. When you click a bomb in the top corner of the screen, the icon below the word "NOW" shows the bomb used. 3. Then placing it on the board. 4. You can click another bomb or your piece in the top corner of the screen to change the bomb or piece used. 5. Each kind of bomb can use once. * The player can decide how to use bombs to affect the result of game. * To provide the diversified playing methods and different settings below: -Computer- Your opponent is the computer. This is a practice for you. -2 Players- Your opponent is another person. The black player makes the first move. -Network- Game Center matches the two players and computer decides the colors. You can play with all players of the world. (Please join Game Center at first.) -Leaderboards- Game Center saves the result of the games including the wins, draws and defeats of the players, and provides the Leaderboards. -Achievements- Game Center saves the players’ “Points” and provides the achievements. -Explosive/Normal- Switch playing methods—“Explosive” (with bomb) and “Normal”. The player switches them by oneself. (The Explosive method is the fixed one at the network mode.) -Audio Switch- Turn on/off audio and shaking effects. -Tips Switch- Turn on/off the tip function. -Turn Speed- Adjust the speed of turning over piece. (The speed is fixed at the network mode.) -AI Wait Time- Adjust the waiting time of the move of the computer. * The point formula for Achievements: 1 win=3 score, 1 draw=1 score, 1 defeat=-1 score, ten scores=1 point, points=(wins x 3 + draws - defeats) / 10 * The player who exits game before game over loses the game at the network mode. * The more explanations please refer to the Readme of the app or APP Support.

About

Reversi. Board abstract Game

Features
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【Title】 Reversi : Abstract Strategy Board Game Simple & Stylish 【Overview】 Reversi is a globally popular board game that allows you to enjoy a realistic game with simple rules. In this application, you can enjoy playing against the computer. 【Features and Benefits.】 Simple rules that anyone can enjoy, from beginners to experts. The computer game can be selected from 3 levels, so even advanced players can enjoy the game. Simple controls make it easy for anyone to play. Simple controls, easy for anyone to play. 【Main Functions】 Computer versus computer (selectable from 3 levels) 【How to use】 Start the game and select a play mode. Select black or white stones. 【Recommended for】 ・People who like Othello ・People who like board games ・People who like games that are easy for anyone to play. What is Reversi / Othello】 Reversi, also known as Othello, is a globally recognized board game in which two players play against each other and the objective is to flip over the stones on the board to their own color. The board consists of 8 x 8 squares, with the stones placed first in the center four squares, and then alternately placed on top of each other. When placing a stone, you can flip that stone over by placing it between your opponent's stones. Ultimately, the player whose stones occupy the most squares on the board wins. Reversi has simple rules and can be quickly enjoyed by beginners. [About the fun of Othello】 The fun of Othello is one of the reasons why many people have loved the game for so many years. Below are some of the fun aspects of Othello. 1. simple rules Othello can be played quickly by anyone with its simple rules. It can also be enjoyed quickly by beginners and can be played with family and friends. 2. cultivating the power of thought Othello requires precise reading of the opponent's stones in order to flip them over. By reading your opponent's moves and thinking about the best move, you can develop your thinking ability. 3. attraction as a board game Unlike computer games, Othello can actually be played on a board. Also, since you play against your opponent face to face, you can enjoy a realistic sense of tension and interaction. 4. unpredictable development Othello can create unpredictable developments from the very beginning. Every move is important, and depending on the situation, the once dominant side may lose the game in reverse order, so players can fight without giving up until the very end. As described above, Othello has a variety of attractions, from simple rules to deep strategies. In particular, by playing against your opponent face to face, you can experience the fun that only a board game can offer. [Effects of Othello】 Othello requires players to pick up stones with their fingertips and turn them over, which greatly stimulates the fingertips and activates the cerebrum, which controls the ability to manipulate language, thinking, memory, and motor skills. In addition, the process of reading the future development of the game by moving your hands while visualizing the entire board stimulates the right side of your brain, improving your ability to think and remember, as well as cultivating concentration and intuition. Playing Othello is also a great way to train your brain and relieve stress, which can help you lead a healthy life. Furthermore, playing face to face against an opponent can improve communication and social skills. Othello is one of the most popular board games for people of all ages, and along with its fun, it offers many benefits.

Screenshots

Explosive 黑白棋4 screens
Reversi. Board abstract Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Explosive 黑白棋 at none against Reversi. Board abstract Game's shown. Explosive 黑白棋 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Reversi. Board abstract Game's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explosive 黑白棋 ships an update every 6 weeks, Reversi. Board abstract Game every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Explosive 黑白棋 versus Reversi. Board abstract Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplosive 黑白棋Reversi. Board abstract Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHIA HO KUOMINERVA K.K.

In-app purchases

None

Explosive 黑白棋

No in-app purchases

None

Reversi. Board abstract Game

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Explosive 黑白棋 free?
Explosive 黑白棋 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reversi. Board abstract Game free?
Reversi. Board abstract Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Explosive 黑白棋 or Reversi. Board abstract Game have ads?
Reversi. Board abstract Game shows ads; Explosive 黑白棋 does not.
Which is updated more often, Explosive 黑白棋 or Reversi. Board abstract Game?
Explosive 黑白棋 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Reversi. Board abstract Game every 2 weeks. Most recently, Explosive 黑白棋 was updated on June 4, 2026 and Reversi. Board abstract Game on September 15, 2026.

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