Comparison

Othello World vs Smart Othello

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

Head to head
About

Othello World

Experience the classic strategy board game with modern graphics and sound. Challenge AI opponents or compete with players worldwide in real-time matches. Customize game settings and watch live games.

Highlights
  • Play Othello/Reversi
  • AI opponents (levels 1-5)
  • Online multiplayer
  • Customizable time controls
  • Watch live games
  • Excellent graphics and sound
Features
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Othello World: The New World of Strategy! Are you ready to show off your intellect, plan your moves, and challenge rivals worldwide? Othello World takes the classic Reversi experience to the next level with modern features and unique puzzles! Built on the motto "A minute to learn, a lifetime to master," Othello World is designed for both beginners and professional strategists alike. Why Othello World? Unique Endgame Puzzles: Bored of the same old apps? Experience an industry first! Solve puzzles crafted from real endgame scenarios. What's more, you can solve these puzzles online simultaneously with other players to race against time, test your wits, and grab extra points! Online & Offline Modes: Online: Match with players from all around the globe. Offline: No internet? No problem. Test your skills against our smart AI with 5 different difficulty levels. Reach the Peak of Competition Detailed Rankings: Make a name for yourself on daily, weekly, and monthly leaderboards. Tournaments: Join regularly scheduled tournaments and prove you are a true Othello champion. Advanced Profile Analysis: Don’t just play—grow! Track your progress with graphical analytics on your profile page. Review your win rates, strategic mistakes, and performance history in detail. Even More Games Need a quick break from Othello? Classic games like Checkers and Chess are also available within the app whenever you want a change of pace! Privacy Policy: https://damaworld.net/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Smart Othello

Experience the classic strategy board game with this app. Play against friends or a computer with five difficulty levels. Improve your skills with a tutorial and helpful aids, making it easy to learn but challenging to master.

Highlights
  • Five computer play levels
  • Real-time matches via Game Center
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Blunder Guard
  • Hint, undo, and replay functions
  • Collection of top player games
Features
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Play Othello against your friends or the computer. Created by the 1992 US Othello Champion, this is the Othello app you’ve been waiting for. A powerful engine wrapped in a clean user interface. With five levels to choose from, you’ll find the level that gives you the right challenge. The built-in tutorial and teaching aids will help you improve your game — advance to the next level and give your friends a good fight. — A MINUTE TO LEARN … A LIFETIME TO MASTER — Othello has simple rules: just bracket opponent discs and flip them to your color. But proper strategy is more complex than you might think. Smart Othello makes the game enjoyable while improving your play. Features: • Five levels of computer play, from novice to master. • Real-time matches using Game Center. • Achievements and leaderboards to challenge you. • Blunder Guard to keep you from making bad mistakes. • Random openings that give both players an equal chance. • Hint, undo, and easy game replay. • Collection of games by top players for replay and study. Smart Othello was created by the 1992 US Othello Champion, who also developed the acclaimed SmartGo apps for the game of Go. Othello® is a registered trademark of MegaHouse Corporation. Used with permission.

Screenshots

Othello World4 screens
Smart Othello4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Othello at 65% against Othello World's 17%. Smart Othello also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 28 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Othello World sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Smart Othello sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Othello holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Othello has 554 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Othello World's written reviews are positive against 65% of Smart Othello's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Othello World ships an update every 28 months, Smart Othello every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Othello World versus Smart Othello: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOthello WorldSmart Othello
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (19 ratings)4.5 (554 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews65.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19554 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmre SoyyigitSmart Go, Inc.

Customer experience

Othello World

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral50.0%
Negative33.3%

Smart Othello

All ratings535 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Othello World

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Smart Othello

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App freezes on launch when Game Center is enabled
  • Game crashes mid-play on certain difficulty levels
  • Online play fails to find opponents or pair players
  • App locks up when switching to other applications
  • Game Center notifications excessive and intrusive
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  • Online games create duplicate concurrent matches
  • Game sync fails between multiple devices
  • Support email from within app doesn't work
  • Game becomes unresponsive during online play

Requested features

9 requests
  • Fix online multiplayer functionality
  • Add local 2-player head-to-head mode
  • Implement time limits for online moves
  • Add option to remove/customize player avatars
  • Improve Game Center integration and sync
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  • Better online mode instructions and documentation
  • Auto-play engine for replay functionality
  • Restore previous purchases
  • Improve difficulty level progression

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Othello World

Subscriptions1
  • Othello World Pro Version$1.991 Month
1 purchases

Smart Othello

One-time1
  • Pro Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Othello World free?
Othello World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Othello free?
Smart Othello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Othello World or Smart Othello?
Smart Othello is rated higher. Othello World averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Smart Othello averages 4.5 from 554 ratings.
Do Othello World or Smart Othello have ads?
Othello World shows ads; Smart Othello does not.
Which is updated more often, Othello World or Smart Othello?
Othello World ships an update every 28 months, and Smart Othello every 2 months. Most recently, Othello World was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smart Othello on November 6, 2026.

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