Comparison

Reversi Effect vs Reversi Simple

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

Head to head
About

Reversi Effect

Engage in strategic gameplay with three distinct modes: challenge a CPU with varying difficulty, play head-to-head on a single device, or compete against players worldwide. Experience timed turns and dynamic piece placement in this classic board game adaptation.

Highlights
  • Three game modes: VS CPU, VS 2P, VS ONLINE
  • Five CPU difficulty levels
  • Local multiplayer on a single device
  • Online battles with random opponents
  • Timed turns with countdown
  • Dynamic piece placement on time-out
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/

About

Reversi Simple

Enjoy a classic board game experience with this ad-free Reversi app. Play against a simple AI or a friend on a single device, all offline. Focus on the satisfying flip mechanics without distracting menus.

Highlights
  • Ad-free gameplay
  • Simple built-in AI
  • Two-player mode on one device
  • Offline play
  • Satisfying flip animations
Features
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A calm, focused design — no ads, no unnecessary menus. Just the board and the satisfying motion of the flips. Play against a simple AI. A quick match fits in any short break. Face the CPU, or gather with a friend for two-player on one device. Fully offline, so you can play anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Reversi Effect4 screens
Reversi Simple2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Reversi Effect at Free against Reversi Simple's $0.49. Reversi Effect also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Reversi Simple's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Reversi Effect is free to download; Reversi Simple costs $0.49 up front. Reversi Effect sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Reversi Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reversi Effect ships an update every 5 days, Reversi Simple every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Reversi Effect versus Reversi Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReversi EffectReversi Simple
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAkiko Saitoukoji ozono

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Reversi Effect

One-time3
  • 250pts$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 500pts$1.99
None

Reversi Simple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reversi Effect free?
Reversi Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reversi Simple free?
Reversi Simple costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reversi Effect or Reversi Simple have ads?
Reversi Effect shows ads; Reversi Simple does not.
Which is updated more often, Reversi Effect or Reversi Simple?
Reversi Effect ships an update every 5 days, and Reversi Simple every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reversi Effect was updated on October 28, 2026 and Reversi Simple on October 24, 2026.

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