Comparison

Nanashi vs Bacteria

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

Bacteria

Features
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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!

Screenshots

Nanashi3 screens
Bacteria4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nanashi ships an update weekly, Bacteria every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nanashi versus Bacteria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNanashiBacteria
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyril ChandelierSAN JUNIPERO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nanashi

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

Bacteria

One-time1
  • Mode Premium$1.99

Questions

Is Nanashi free?
Nanashi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bacteria free?
Bacteria is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nanashi or Bacteria have ads?
Neither Nanashi nor Bacteria shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nanashi or Bacteria?
Nanashi ships an update weekly, and Bacteria every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nanashi was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bacteria on October 16, 2026.

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