Comparison

Reversi Effect vs Joseki Othello

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

Head to head
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/

About

Joseki Othello

Features
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Learn Othello openings by playing them. Joseki Othello comes with 12 classic openings, including Tiger, Rabbit, Rose and Snake. Mini boards under the main board preview each next opening move. Tap one to play it and watch the line unfold. The board is a realistic 3D set: a walnut frame, green felt and glossy discs. It starts in a top-down view. Drag to tilt it, pinch to zoom, and tap "Top view" to go back. When the opening ends, the game turns into a match against the AI. Choose from six levels, from Novice to Strongest. No ads. No account. Everything runs on your device.

Screenshots

Reversi Effect4 screens
Joseki Othello3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Reversi Effect at Free against Joseki Othello's $0.99. Reversi Effect also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Joseki Othello's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Reversi Effect is free to download; Joseki Othello costs $0.99 up front. Reversi Effect sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Joseki Othello asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
Reversi Effect versus Joseki Othello: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReversi EffectJoseki Othello
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAkiko Saitousatoshi amasaki

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Reversi Effect

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

Joseki Othello

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reversi Effect free?
Reversi Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Joseki Othello free?
Joseki Othello costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reversi Effect or Joseki Othello have ads?
Reversi Effect shows ads; Joseki Othello does not.
Which is updated more often, Reversi Effect or Joseki Othello?
Reversi Effect ships an update every 5 days, and Joseki Othello every 2 months. Most recently, Reversi Effect was updated on October 25, 2026 and Joseki Othello on October 25, 2026.

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