Comparison

Reversi Evo vs Runetafl

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

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About

Reversi Evo

Features
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ReversiEvo is a refined evolution of Othello (Reversi). You can enjoy solo play against AI or share one device for a local duel with a friend. The game offers rich customization options, with the standout feature being the unique "less to win" rule. At first, it may feel unfamiliar compared to the classic rules, but that very difference often leads to exciting and memorable matches. Of course, you can also play using the traditional rules. By customizing the board size and piece colors, you are invited to discover a new way to enjoy Othello that suits your own style. [Key Features] • Solo / Duo Play Enjoy quiet moments of solo thinking, or engage in focused face-to-face matches on a single device. • Three AI Levels From easygoing opponents to a Smart AI that plans ahead and fights for every corner — choose the challenge that suits your mood. • Customizable Rules and Win Conditions Experience new strategies where restraint, timing, and sacrifice play a crucial role. • Adjustable Board Size Change the board size to match your preferred play time, complexity, and tactical depth. • Custom Piece Colors Choose from a refined selection of colors to personalize the look of your game. [Designed for Pure Thinking] • Offline Play Play anytime, anywhere, without the need for an internet connection. • No Ads No ads, no noise. Stay fully focused on the game itself. • Privacy-First No data collection at all. Your gameplay remains intentional and entirely yours. ReversiEvo is not just another Othello app. It is a quiet challenge to conventional thinking, and an evolution of a timeless classic strategy game.

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Runetafl

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Runetafl is Hnefatafl – "Viking Chess": the ancient, asymmetric strategy game of the Norse, finally done beautifully and fairly. A king and his defenders try to escape to one of the four corners. The attackers, twice as many, try to capture him first. You'll learn the rules in a minute – the games have the depth of chess or go. ONE GAME, DONE RIGHT • No ads. No subscription. No tracking. No energy, no timers. • A fair, tiered AI: easy, medium, hard. • Two players on one device (hot-seat) or against the AI – play as the king or the attackers. FIVE VARIANTS • Copenhagen 11Ɨ11 (modern tournament rules) • Brandubh 7Ɨ7 (quick game) • Tablut 9Ɨ9 and Tawlbwrdd 11Ɨ11 (edge escape) • Alea 13Ɨ13 (a big battlefield) BEAUTIFUL & ACCESSIBLE • The "Runestone" look: a carved wooden board, gliding pieces, sound and haptics. • Full dark mode. • An interactive tutorial plus a short rules reference. • Board themes and statistics. Hnefatafl is over a thousand years old. Runetafl brings it to today. Terms of Use By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Reversi Evo4 screens
Runetafl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reversi Evo at none against Runetafl's 1. Reversi Evo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Runetafl's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Runetafl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reversi Evo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reversi Evo ships an update every 5 months, Runetafl every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Reversi Evo versus Runetafl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReversi EvoRunetafl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoot Hall LLCAlexander Nikonov22270669431

In-app purchases

None

Reversi Evo

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Runetafl

One-time1
  • Runetafl Complete$3.99

Questions

Is Reversi Evo free?
Reversi Evo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Runetafl free?
Runetafl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reversi Evo or Runetafl have ads?
Neither Reversi Evo nor Runetafl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reversi Evo or Runetafl?
Reversi Evo ships an update every 5 months, and Runetafl every 4 weeks. Most recently, Reversi Evo was updated on October 9, 2026 and Runetafl on October 7, 2026.

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