Nanashi vs Bacteria
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
Bacteria
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Bacteria is a turn-based strategy game where two colonies face off on a board. Discover: - 45 levels across 9 different graphic worlds - 3 difficulty levels against the AI in solo mode - A local multiplayer mode to challenge your friends Move, duplicate, and contaminate to dominate the field!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nanashi at weekly against Bacteria's every 3 weeks. Nanashi also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.4). 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
Both are free to download. Nanashi sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Bacteria sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Nanashi ships an update weekly, Bacteria every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nanashi | Bacteria |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cyril Chandelier | SAN JUNIPERO |
In-app purchases
Nanashi
- 1000 Nanashi Coins$0.99
- Unlock Nanashi Maps$0.99
Bacteria
- Mode Premium$1.99









