Nanashi vs Diagonal Duel
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
Diagonal Duel
Engage in a strategic board game similar to Connect Four, but with a unique 45-degree rotated board. Challenge a computer opponent, play with a friend on the same device, or compete in online ranked matches.
- 45-degree rotated board gameplay
- Play against AI (levels 0-100)
- Local two-player mode
- Online ranked matches
- Similar to Connect Four
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Diagonal Duel against a level 0-100 computer, with two players on the same device, or in ranked online games! Diagonal Two Squared is a game similar to Connect Four but essentially with the board rotated at 45 degrees. This allows for play on two "sides" from the start instead of the original game, on which you only play only along the bottom. The app allows for two players to play on the same device, to select a level from 0 to 100 computer to play against, or to play against random opponents.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Diagonal Duel at 86% against Nanashi's 50%. Diagonal Duel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). Nanashi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Nanashi sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Diagonal Duel asks for nothing beyond the download.
Diagonal Duel holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Nanashi's written reviews are positive against 86% of Diagonal Duel's.
Nanashi ships an update weekly, Diagonal Duel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nanashi | Diagonal Duel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) | 4.8 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cyril Chandelier | Brian Savidge |
Customer experience
Nanashi
Diagonal Duel
In-app purchases
Nanashi
- 1000 Nanashi Coins$0.99
- Unlock Nanashi Maps$0.99
Diagonal Duel
No in-app purchases
Questions
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