Nanashi vs Thrive Board Game
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Classic strategy gameplay
- Clone and jump mechanics
- Player vs. Robot mode
- Local multiplayer
- Online multiplayer with leaderboards
- Timed gameplay
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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
Thrive Board Game
A two-player abstract strategy board game that reinvents classic gameplay with unique piece building and over 100 variable setups. Experience strategic depth with AI opponents, pass-and-play, and an innovative augmented reality mode.
- Abstract strategy gameplay
- Play vs AI
- Pass and Play mode
- Over 100 variable setups
- Augmented Reality Mode
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A board game for two players where beauty meets strategy. Your purpose is not simply to endure, but to Thrive. Build your own chess piece with classic abstract strategy game-play, reinvented. * Play vs AI * Pass and Play * Over 100 variable setups * Augmented Reality Mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Nanashi at Free against Thrive Board Game's $1.99. Nanashi also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 42 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Thrive Board Game's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Nanashi is free to download; Thrive Board Game costs $1.99 up front. Nanashi sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Thrive Board Game asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thrive Board Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nanashi has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Nanashi ships an update weekly, Thrive Board Game every 42 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nanashi | Thrive Board Game |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 42 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 11.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cyril Chandelier | Martin Grider |
Customer experience
Nanashi
Thrive Board Game
In-app purchases
Nanashi
- 1000 Nanashi Coins$0.99
- Unlock Nanashi Maps$0.99
Thrive Board Game
No in-app purchases
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