CatOthello vs Normal Classic Solitaire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Normal Classic Solitaire
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Normal Classic Solitaire brings the timeless Klondike experience to your iPhone and iPad with modern conveniences and clean, comfortable play. Play the classic rules you know: ⢠Choose Draw 1 or Draw 3 ⢠Use Undo to take back moves and try a new approach Make it yours: ⢠Customize the look with card and table themes ⢠Switch between right-handed and left-handed layouts for a more natural feel Whether you want a quick break or a longer session, Normal Classic Solitaire focuses on the essentials of Klondike with the options you actually use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CatOthello at none against Normal Classic Solitaire's shown. Normal Classic Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CatOthello ships an update every 4 months, Normal Classic Solitaire every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CatOthello | Normal Classic Solitaire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 days ā better |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keisuke Nakashima | Jason Li |
In-app purchases
CatOthello
No in-app purchases
Normal Classic Solitaire
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CatOthello free?
Is Normal Classic Solitaire free?
Do CatOthello or Normal Classic Solitaire have ads?
Which is updated more often, CatOthello or Normal Classic Solitaire?
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