Comparison

Honobono Reversi vs Reversi Nexus

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

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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 Nexus

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Reversi Nexus is a modern take on the classic Reversi (Othello) board game, featuring 15 unique AI challengers — each with their own playing style, strengths, and weaknesses. Learn the game by understanding how different players think. ◆ MEET THE CHALLENGERS ◆ From chaotic Random Randy who plays without a plan, to The Elder who shapes the game with patience and restraint — every opponent offers a different challenge: • Random Randy – Pure chaos, no strategy • The Collector – Chases big flips at any cost • The Turtle – Cautious to a fault • The Gambler – Brilliant or catastrophic, never boring • The Rock – Immovable and disciplined • Opening Scholar – Knows theory cold, struggles when it runs out • Mobility Purist – Hoards moves like treasure • The Positionist – Shapes the board with confidence • Endgame Monster – Comes alive when the board empties • Club Veteran – Experienced and balanced • The Machine – Plays every move with absolute certainty • The Elder – The ultimate challenge ◆ POWERED BY REAL TOURNAMENT DATA ◆ The AI uses a professional opening book built from 135,000+ real championship games dating back to 1977. Combined with a perfect endgame solver, you're facing an opponent that plays authentic, tournament-quality Reversi. ◆ FEATURES ◆ • 15 AI challengers with distinct personalities • Professional opening book from 135k+ tournament games • Perfect endgame solver for flawless final moves • Multiple game modes: vs AI, online multiplayer, local hotseat • 26 languages supported • No account required — just play • No ads, no in-app purchases • Privacy-first: no personal data collected ◆ HOW TO PLAY ◆ 1. Black moves first, then players alternate 2. Place your piece to flank opponent pieces 3. Flanked pieces flip to your color 4. Win by having more pieces when the board fills Whether you're learning Reversi for the first time or looking for a serious challenge, Reversi Nexus has an opponent for you.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Honobono Reversi at Free against Reversi Nexus's $1.99. Honobono Reversi also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Honobono Reversi is free to download; Reversi Nexus costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Honobono Reversi versus Reversi Nexus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHonobono ReversiReversi Nexus
PriceFree — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshitaka KashifujiMario Vilas

In-app purchases

None

Honobono Reversi

No in-app purchases

None

Reversi Nexus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Honobono Reversi free?
Honobono Reversi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reversi Nexus free?
Reversi Nexus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Honobono Reversi or Reversi Nexus have ads?
Neither Honobono Reversi nor Reversi Nexus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Honobono Reversi or Reversi Nexus?
Honobono Reversi ships an update every 2 days, and Reversi Nexus fortnightly. Most recently, Honobono Reversi was updated on October 25, 2026 and Reversi Nexus on October 25, 2026.

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