Comparison

Abalone® vs Watergate

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

Head to head
About

Abalone®

Experience a classic two-player board game on a hexagonal board. Push your opponent's marbles off while protecting your own. Offers strategic depth, online play, and over 200 puzzles.

Highlights
  • Classic hexagonal board gameplay
  • Push opponent's marbles off
  • Play against computer or online
  • Casual and ranked matches
  • Over 200 puzzles and brain-teasers
  • Customizable game settings
Features
Currently charting
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Enter the world of Abalone, the classic board game that's been enjoyed by millions of players worldwide.With intuitive gameplay, and endless strategic possibilities, Abalone offers an immersive and challenging gaming experience that will keep you coming back for more. Abalone is a two-player game that takes place on a hexagonal board, with each player controlling 14 marbles of their chosen color. The goal of the game is to push your opponent's marbles off the board while protecting your own. Players take turns making moves, which consist of either moving a single marble one space in any direction, or pushing a line of marbles in a straight line, as long as they have the numerical advantage. The first player to push six marbles off the board wins the game. While the rules of the game are simple and easy to learn, the strategic possibilities are endless. Players must use their analytical skills and strategic thinking to outmaneuver their opponents, create defensive lines, use angles to their advantage, harness momentum, and even sacrifice a marble when necessary. The game is accessible to players of all skill levels, yet offers endless depth and complexity for those who crave a true challenge. You have the option to play against the computer, online with friends or , or against other players from around the world. The game includes both casual and ranked matches, so players can choose the level of competition they want to face. With a simple and intuitive interface, players can easily customize their settings, select their preferred marbles, board, frame, and sumito to fit their style, and get into the game with ease. But that's not all! Abalone also includes over 200 puzzles and brain-teasers that will challenge you to think outside the box and improve your skills. These puzzles range from simple and straightforward to complex and challenging, and are sure to keep players engaged and entertained for hours on end. With easy-to-learn mechanics, challenging gameplay, and endless strategic possibilities, Abalone is a game that you won't want to put down. Download now and start your Abalone adventure!

About

Watergate

This digital board game simulates the Watergate scandal. One player is a journalist uncovering evidence, while the other is the Nixon administration trying to conceal the truth. It features asynchronous multiplayer and a solo mode.

Highlights
  • Card-driven gameplay
  • Asynchronous multiplayer
  • Solo play mode
  • Faithful board game adaptation
  • Detailed background story
Features
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Card-Driven Game of the Most Notorious of Political Scandals. Will Nixon triumph in his tug of war with the Press or will the truth be exposed? Nominated for Best Board Game App in the BoardGameGeek Golden Geek Awards! In Watergate, one player assumes the role of a Washington Post Journalist, while the other embodies the Nixon Administration—each with a unique set of cards. To win, the Nixon Administration must build up enough momentum to make it to the end of the presidential term, whereas the Journalist must gather enough evidence to connect two informants directly to the President. Of course, the administration will do all in its power to smother any evidence. Watergate: The Board Game is a faithful adaptation of the original board game. Languages: English, German, Dutch Play modes: Pass & Play, Cross-platform asynchronous multiplayer, Solo Includes detailed background story Game author: Matthias Cramer Publisher: Frosted Games Digital adaptation: Apps by Eerko Top 10 of all-time best 2-player-only games (BoardGameGeek). Winner Golden Geek Best 2-Player Board Game 2019 Winner Board Game Quest Awards Best Two Player Game 2019

Screenshots

Abalone®4 screens
Watergate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Watergate at 60% against Abalone®'s 17%. Watergate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Abalone®'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Abalone® costs $3.99 and Watergate $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Abalone® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Abalone®'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Watergate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abalone® ships an update daily, Watergate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Abalone® versus Watergate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbalone®Watergate
Price$3.99 — better$6.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#129 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB128 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPlug In DigitalEerko Vissering

Customer experience

Abalone®

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

Watergate

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Abalone®

No in-app purchases

None

Watergate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abalone® free?
Abalone® costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Watergate free?
Watergate costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Abalone® or Watergate?
Abalone® is rated higher. Abalone® averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Watergate averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Abalone® or Watergate have ads?
Abalone® shows ads; Watergate does not.
Which is updated more often, Abalone® or Watergate?
Abalone® ships an update daily, and Watergate every 2 weeks. Most recently, Abalone® was updated on November 7, 2026 and Watergate on November 4, 2026.

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