FICSBoard vs Reversi Board Duel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FICSBoard
Connect to the Free Internet Chess Server to play live chess games against real opponents. Enjoy a clean interface with real-time updates and sound effects for a focused online chess experience.
- Play live online chess on FICS
- Guest and registered account login
- Real-time board updates
- Text messaging through FICS command console
- Sound effects for moves and game events
- Clean, distraction-free interface
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FICSBoard is a fast, lightweight chess client for playing live games on the Free Internet Chess Server (FICS), one of the longest-running online chess communities in the world. Play real opponents in real time with a clean, focused interface designed specifically for online chess. FEATURES: • Play live online chess on FICS • Guest and registered account login • Real-time board updates • Players can send and receive text messages through the FICS command console. • Sound effects for moves and game events • Clean, distraction-free interface • Optimized for iPhone and iPad Whether you’re playing casual games or competitive rated matches, FICSBoard gives you a smooth and reliable way to connect and play from anywhere. FICSBoard is an independent client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Free Internet Chess Server (FICS).
Reversi Board Duel
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Reversi Board Duel is a customizable Othello-style strategy game for iPhone. Choose CPU battle or local 2-player mode, switch board sizes and special board shapes, and play with fun piece themes like stars/hearts and dog/cat. Features: - CPU levels: Easy, Normal, Hard, Expert - Board variants: 6x6, 8x8, 10x10, rectangular, and special shapes - Legal move highlights and one-step undo - Smooth flip animations and haptic feedback - Auto pass detection and result summary screen - Dark mode support All gameplay data is stored locally on your device. No account is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Reversi Board Duel at 17.0 against FICSBoard's 26.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FICSBoard | Reversi Board Duel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TONY E CAMPBELL | Manabi Mate LLC |
In-app purchases
FICSBoard
No in-app purchases
Reversi Board Duel
No in-app purchases
Questions
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