# The Othello vs Reverse Color

The clearest difference is rating: Reverse Color at 4.6 against The Othello's 3.5. Reverse Color also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (439 vs 40). The Othello's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Othello sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reverse Color asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reverse Color holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Color has 439 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of The Othello's written reviews are positive against 66% of Reverse Color's.

The Othello ships an update every 3 months, Reverse Color every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Othello | Reverse Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-othello/id785097678/reviews) | **[4.6 (439 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-color/id1151018140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **439** |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **66.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 63 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNBALANCE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/358617691) | [Sonya Marcarelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/409702204) |

## What reviewers say

### The Othello

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-othello/id785097678)

Experience a visually stunning Othello game with 30 difficulty levels for all skill sets. Challenge the computer to unlock special boards and stones, or play with friends on a single device. Save your progress, get hints, and even share game records via email.

**Highlights:** 30 difficulty levels, Unlockable special boards and stones, Human vs Computer play, Human vs Human play (single device), Handicap game option, Save/Load game records, Email game record transmission

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad | $2.99 | one-time |


### Reverse Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-color/id1151018140)

Engage in a strategic board game where the goal is to capture the most disks. Compete against players globally, friends, or AI opponents across various difficulty levels. Unlock achievements and customize your experience with different themes.

**Highlights:** Disk capturing gameplay, Global multiplayer matches, AI opponents with 3 difficulty levels, 2-player local mode, Worldwide leaderboards, Medal collection system, Multiple elegant themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean UI, good implementation
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 👍 Good for strategy practice
- 👍 Offline play is great
- 👍 Minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes after clearing
- 🐛 Invalid moves not recognized
- 🐛 Computer AI too strong/unbeatable
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive
- 🐛 Repeated privacy prompts

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes after clearing
- Screen freezes, requires restart
- Invalid moves not recognized
- Computer sets multiple times
- Some valid moves not allowed

**Requested features**

- Option to pay to remove ads
- More difficulty levels
- Online multiplayer option
- Adjustable AI difficulty
- Option to play stronger opponents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Othello free?

The Othello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reverse Color free?

Reverse Color is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Othello or Reverse Color?

Reverse Color is rated higher. The Othello averages 3.5 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Reverse Color averages 4.6 from 439 ratings.

### Do The Othello or Reverse Color have ads?

Both The Othello and Reverse Color show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Othello or Reverse Color?

The Othello ships an update every 3 months, and Reverse Color every 4 months. Most recently, The Othello was updated on September 20, 2026 and Reverse Color on September 24, 2026.

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