Comparison

Othello vs Gridxo

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

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About

Othello

Experience the classic strategy board game with offline and online multiplayer modes. Learn the rules, hone your tactics, and compete against players worldwide or train against the computer. Unlock achievements and climb the leaderboards in this officially licensed version.

Highlights
  • Offline and online multiplayer
  • Play against computer with adjustable difficulty
  • Global online matchmaking
  • Climb online highscore leaderboard
  • Unlock achievements
  • Officially licensed app and rule set
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Play the official LITE Games version of the popular board game Othello now for free on your iPhone and iPad with offline and online multiplayer mode. Othello is a strategy board game for two players. The goal is to have the majority of disks reversed to display your own color at the end of the game. This well known classic holds up to his original claim on mobile devices: “A MINUTE TO LEARN… A LIFETIME TO MASTER™” and as such this free app offers something for everyone. Features: - Play for free without limitations - Play online against opponents from all over the world - Climb to the top of the online highscore leaderboard - Unlock amazing achievements - Train against the computer with adjustable difficulty - Challenge your friends and family on the same device - Officially licensed app and rule set How to play: Both players take turns placing disks on the board with their assigned color facing up. Any disk of the opponent’s color that is in a straight line between the disk you just placed and another disk of yours on the field will be turned over to match your own color. The players proceed to strategically reverse the disks in their favor until both players have no more legal moves to make. What the app offers: Learn the game, work on your tactics and unlock amazing achievements. Experience thrilling matches through the global online matchmaking or hone your skills versus the computer. Challenge your friends and family offline or online regardless of what phone or operating system they use through our great multiplayer modes – as long as the game is available on their phone you can play together! With the right strategy, tactics and observation skills you will eventually find yourself amongst the top players of the LITE Games community and earn yourself a spot in the global leaderboards. Can you make it? Play the official Othello™ game now for free! The official Othello™ board game is offered in high quality localization in the following languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Chinese, Korean, Thai and Indonesian. The game is perfect for fans of iTurnStones, Checkers, Backgammon, Solitaire or Mills and offers a strategic challenge for beginners as well as experienced veterans. Join in and get yourself a top spot in our player community. The 10 best players will be proudly displayed each week on https://www.lite.games/games/Othello/ The Top 3 of the month will also appear on the dedicated Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/LGOthelloCommunity/ TM&©Othello,Co. and MegaHouse. Othello is an advertiser funded app, i.e. ads are presented within the app. If you prefer to use the app without ads we do offer a "no ads" setting as auto-renewable subscription. You have the choice between the following options: - 1 month for $0.99 or equivalent (subscription renews after 1 month) - 3 months for $1.99 or equivalent (subscription renews after 3 months) - 1 year for $4.49 or equivalent (subscription renews after 1 year) Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period with the amount the selected option costs. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. You can find our general terms and conditions here: http://tc.lite.games ...and our privacy policy here: http://privacy.lite.games Visit us for more free iPhone and iPad games: https://www.lite.games https://www.facebook.com/LiteGames Or give us your app feedback here: support@lite.games Thanks for playing!

About

Gridxo

Features
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Welcome to GridXO – the classic game of Tic-Tac-Toe, reimagined for your iPhone and iPad! Whether you're looking to pass the time on your commute, challenge your brain, or play a quick match with a friend, GridXO delivers a sleek and modern XO experience that you'll love. Forget the pen and paper; it's time to master the grid! Key Features: 1- Single Player & Multiplayer: Play solo against our smart AI, or challenge your friends and family to local two-player matches. 2- Multiple Difficulty Levels: From easy for beginners to impossible for Tic-Tac-Toe masters. Can you beat the hardest level? 3- Clean & Modern Interface: Enjoy a beautiful, minimalist design that focuses purely on gameplay without any distracting clutter. 4- Smooth Animations & Sounds: Experience satisfying visual and audio feedback with every X and O placed on the board. 5- Play Anywhere, Anytime: No internet connection? No problem! GridXO is fully playable offline. 6- Custom Grid Sizes: Play the classic 3x3, or push your strategy to the limit with larger grids! Why GridXO? Tic-Tac-Toe (Noughts and Crosses) is a timeless puzzle that develops logical thinking and strategy. GridXO takes this beloved classic and polishes it to perfection. It's lightweight, fast, and optimized to save battery life, making it the perfect quick-play game for all ages. Download GridXO today and see if you have what it takes to dominate the board. Let the games begin!

Screenshots

Othello4 screens
Gridxo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gridxo at none against Othello's 3. Gridxo also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Othello sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Gridxo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Othello versus Gridxo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOthelloGridxo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size317 MB64 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLITE Games GmbHMerwas for Information Technology

Bugs and requests

Othello

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Offline mode not working
  • Disconnects during online games
  • Incorrect scoring and game outcomes
  • Freezing and unresponsive UI

Requested features

5 requests
  • Tournament mode
  • Ability to change tile colors
  • Option to play music/podcasts during games
  • Improved rating/leaderboard system
  • Ability to play against friends

Gridxo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Othello

Subscriptions3
  • No Ads 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • No Ads 3 Months$1.993 Months
  • No Ads 1 Year$4.491 Year
None

Gridxo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Othello free?
Othello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gridxo free?
Gridxo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Othello or Gridxo have ads?
Othello shows ads; Gridxo does not.

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