Comparison

Simple 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

Simple

Features
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Delivering a simple and easy-to-use Othello app. Enjoy exciting AI modes that cater to everyone from beginners to advanced players. With its simple design and intuitive controls, anyone can enjoy Othello effortlessly. Download now and dive into the world of Othello!

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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

Simple3 screens
Reversi Effect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple at none against Reversi Effect's 3. Reversi Effect's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Reversi Effect sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple ships an update every 8 months, Reversi Effect every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ¡ 3 level
Simple versus Reversi Effect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleReversi Effect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB117 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerねこの手合同会社Akiko Saitou

In-app purchases

None

Simple

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Reversi Effect

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

Questions

Is Simple free?
Simple 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 Simple or Reversi Effect have ads?
Both Simple and Reversi Effect show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple or Reversi Effect?
Simple ships an update every 8 months, and Reversi Effect every 5 days. Most recently, Simple was updated on October 10, 2026 and Reversi Effect on October 8, 2026.

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