Comparison

Honobono Reversi vs Reversi Effect

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

Head to head
About

Honobono Reversi

Features
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It's a multi-functional and innovative Reversi game. - Challenge Mode Aim to clear the conditions carefully! Over 100 challenges are waiting for you. Each completion unlocks new friends and boards. Enjoy your own unique Reversi experience! - Free Match Mode Freely play with the unlocked friends and boards. Up to 5 players can play simultaneously. Enjoy Reversi anytime, anywhere with family and friends! - Rating Mode Keep winning to raise your rating. The higher the rating, the tougher the opponents. Test your skills and aim for the top! - Online Challenge Take on challenges created by other players. Choose from new, popular, history (challenges you’ve played), and favorites. Like challenges and track the number of times played to compete with friends! - Create Mode Create your own challenges and share them with players worldwide. Post your challenges on SNS, and let friends take on your challenges via deep links! - Diverse Characters and Boards Enjoy a variety of cute, food-themed characters! With over 80 board designs, find your favorite combination and personalize your game!

About

Reversi Effect

Features
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Three Exciting Game Modes! [VS CPU] Challenge a tough CPU opponent with five difficulty levels! ▼ How Turn Order is Decided At the start of the game, toss an Othello piece to determine who goes first. Black moves first, and White moves second. [VS 2P] Play a face-to-face match on a single device! [VS ONLINE] Enjoy online battles with randomly matched opponents! Each player has a total of 3 minutes, with a countdown running during their turn. ▼ What happens if you run out of time? A piece will be placed randomly in an available spot! However, from the next move onward, you can still place a piece manually within 3 seconds. *Rating and ranking features coming soon! [About Ads] This app is supported by ad revenue and requires an internet connection. Ads are displayed as follows: - VS CPU, VS 2P Banner ads at the bottom of the screen Full-screen ad every 3 games - VS ONLINE Full-screen ad after every game *Some features may be limited when offline. - Credit - - App production - KIWI BIRD SOFT - Music and Sound effects - *OtoLogic https://otologic.jp/ *効果音ラボ https://soundeffect-lab.info/

Screenshots

Honobono Reversi3 screens
Reversi Effect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Honobono Reversi at none against Reversi Effect's 3. Honobono Reversi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Reversi Effect sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Honobono Reversi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Honobono Reversi ships an update every 2 days, Reversi Effect every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Honobono Reversi versus Reversi Effect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHonobono ReversiReversi Effect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB117 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYoshitaka KashifujiAkiko Saitou

In-app purchases

None

Honobono Reversi

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Reversi Effect

One-time3
  • 250pts$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 500pts$1.99

Questions

Is Honobono Reversi free?
Honobono Reversi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reversi Effect free?
Reversi Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Honobono Reversi or Reversi Effect have ads?
Reversi Effect shows ads; Honobono Reversi does not.
Which is updated more often, Honobono Reversi or Reversi Effect?
Honobono Reversi ships an update every 2 days, and Reversi Effect every 5 days. Most recently, Honobono Reversi was updated on October 25, 2026 and Reversi Effect on October 25, 2026.

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