Comparison

Nanashi vs Othello

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

Head to head
About

Nanashi

A classic strategy game with simple rules but deep gameplay. Compete against AI, friends on the same device, or players worldwide to conquer the board.

Highlights
  • Classic strategy gameplay
  • Clone and jump mechanics
  • Player vs. Robot mode
  • Local multiplayer
  • Online multiplayer with leaderboards
  • Timed gameplay
Features
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Nanashi is a simple but exciting strategy game with a nostalgic feel of gameplay similar to Ataxx, Reversi and Othello. The rules are simple: - you must own as many pieces as possible at the end of the game - you can jump one or two cells in either direction by selecting your piece and the target - targets one cell away will clone your piece into a new one - targets two cells away will make your piece jump without creating a new piece -- the original cell will be vacated if you jump. - after moving, all adjacent cells to your new piece will turn into your color - keep an eye on your timer - the game ends where there are no moves possible or when one player captures all the pieces of the opponent The game is available in three modes: - PLAYER vs ROBOT: play against your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch in the role of a greedy AI - PLAYER vs PLAYER: two players can play against each other on the same device - PLAYER vs WORLD: play online against other players and try to reach the top of the leaderboard

About

Othello

Features
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Othello Mini: Reimagining the Classic Board Game Features: • Challenge yourself on three difficulty levels to beat your high score. • Collect coins for extra points and unlock new themes. • Sync your game across all your devices. How to Play: Experience the thrill of Othello, where players strategize to dominate the board with their color. The game concludes when there are no available moves left or no empty spaces on the board. Key Rules: • Begin with a classic checkerboard setup. • Your objective: Create lines of your pieces with your color at both ends, surrounded by opponent's pieces. • Convert your opponent's pieces to your color by completing these lines. • The player with the most pieces of their color on the board wins. Experience this timeless game in a modern, sleek design. Download now and enjoy the challenge!

Screenshots

Nanashi3 screens
Othello4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nanashi at weekly against Othello's every 11 months. Nanashi also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, 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. Nanashi sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Othello sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nanashi ships an update weekly, Othello every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nanashi versus Othello: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNanashiOthello
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyril ChandelierRoy Ben-Arie

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nanashi

One-time2
  • 1000 Nanashi Coins$0.99
  • Unlock Nanashi Maps$0.99
10 purchases

Othello

One-time10
  • Hulk Theme$1.99
  • Ninja Theme$1.99
  • Spiderman Theme$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Venom Theme$1.99
  • Captain Theme$2.99
  • Superman Theme$2.99
  • Punisher Theme$2.99
  • Batman Theme$2.99
  • Yinyang Theme$2.99
  • Ironman Theme$2.99

Questions

Is Nanashi free?
Nanashi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Othello free?
Othello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nanashi or Othello have ads?
Neither Nanashi nor Othello shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nanashi or Othello?
Nanashi ships an update weekly, and Othello every 11 months. Most recently, Nanashi was updated on October 5, 2026 and Othello on October 3, 2026.

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