Comparison

SHOTIMER vs CatOthello

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

Head to head
About

SHOTIMER

Features
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SHOTIMER is a game clock app that announces your remaining time by voice. Use it for chess, shogi, Go — any two-player board game. "3 minutes left." "50 seconds… 1, 2, 3…" Leave the countdown to the character voices and keep your eyes on the board. It couldn't be simpler: make your move, then tap your side. Place your phone or tablet next to the board and you're ready for a serious match. ■ Voices for the countdown - Zundamon - Shikoku Metan - Hiroyuki - Buzzer / ECG - Mute and random options available ■ Six time controls - Sudden Death - Byoyomi - Main Time + Byoyomi - Fischer (the increment system used in official chess events) - NHK Cup Style (byoyomi with extra thinking time) - Canadian (used in Go: play a set number of moves within a set time) Main time and seconds are fully adjustable — from official tournament rules to casual blitz. ■ Features that support your game - "Per side" mode: set time and voice separately for each player - "Enlarge active side": the running player's area grows, making it easier to tap - Landscape display support — comfortable on iPad and tablets - Choose which player presses the button to start the game ■ 12 themes from traditional Japanese colors Sumi ink, iron navy, navy, hanada blue, blue-green, bamboo green, ochre, persimmon, crimson, peony, wisteria and dark brown — match your mood. ■ Available in 8 languages Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified / Traditional), Spanish, French, Portuguese and Arabic At the club, with friends, or at home with family — SHOTIMER keeps time for your games.

About

CatOthello

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Classic Reversi, with a little cat charm. Share a device with a friend, choose your stones, and take turns as Black and White. CatOthello brings the familiar strategy game to a board you can make your own. PLAY TOGETHER Enjoy local two-player matches on the same device. Place a stone, flip the captured pieces, and think through your next move together. CHOOSE YOUR LOOK Pick cat-themed or classic stones, choose from three board themes, and adjust the grid to a standard or subtle style. FOLLOW EVERY TURN See where you can play and spot the last move at a glance. Smooth placement and flip animations bring each turn to life, with distinct black and white stones and layouts for portrait and landscape play. EXPLORE THE POSITION On supported devices, tap Analyze for on-device commentary powered by Apple Intelligence. Read a brief overview and, when moves are available, explore up to three moves to consider. Tap a move's explanation to highlight its square and the stones it would flip on a miniature board. Close the panel whenever you want to return to your match. Position analysis requires a compatible device running iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 or later, with Apple Intelligence enabled and its model ready to use. The game interface is in English. The analysis panel and commentary follow your language setting. AI commentary may contain errors and does not guarantee the best move. Choose a board, share the screen, and enjoy your next match.

Screenshots

SHOTIMER4 screens
CatOthello4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SHOTIMER at 15.0 against CatOthello's 18.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHOTIMER ships an update every 2 months, CatOthello every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SHOTIMER versus CatOthello: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHOTIMERCatOthello
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuki MaitaniKeisuke Nakashima

In-app purchases

None

SHOTIMER

No in-app purchases

None

CatOthello

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SHOTIMER free?
SHOTIMER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CatOthello free?
CatOthello is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SHOTIMER or CatOthello have ads?
Neither SHOTIMER nor CatOthello shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SHOTIMER or CatOthello?
SHOTIMER ships an update every 2 months, and CatOthello every 4 months. Most recently, SHOTIMER was updated on October 5, 2026 and CatOthello on October 15, 2026.

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