Comparison

What the Shell vs Othello Master

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

Head to head
About

What the Shell

A fast-paced, strategic board game where players capture turtles and claim neutral eggs. It offers dynamic, original gameplay with simultaneous turns, encouraging aggressive play and quick thinking. Enjoy challenging matches against friends or AI.

Highlights
  • Dynamic and original gameplay
  • Simultaneous play
  • Capture opponent's turtles
  • Claim neutral eggs
  • Play against AI
  • Play with friends
Features
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You both move at the same time, in secret. Only when the turtles land do you find out whose plan just fell apart. Oh no — this ain't your traditional five-in-a-row. What the Shell is the one you reach for when you and a friend are bored on the couch: "Wanna play What the Shell?" A game between two beginners can be over in three minutes, and somehow you're still at it two hours later, laughing every time your minds collide and another egg turns up on the board. "Simultaneous play boosts the fun of this intuitive, yet surprisingly deep board game." — Matthias Titze, Clarc producer (German Computer Game Award winner) There's no taking turns, and nobody goes first — so nobody gets the first-player edge. You lock in your move, your friend locks in theirs, and the board resolves both at once. Strategy still wins games, but you're up against a mind you can't see, and you never know where she just played. Sandwich two of their turtles and they're gone. Both reach for the same square and your turtles crash into an egg — and an egg is a curious thing: you can capture it, or hatch it. One bold move flips a game you'd already written off. Capture at the right moment and a chain reaction can tear through the position your friend spent the whole game building. It's never won or lost until the last move. Made for two: • Sit down together, each on your own phone or tablet, and battle it out face to face — best enjoyed in the same room • Or play online at your own pace, whether your friend's across town or across the world • No one around? Tap Quick Match for a random opponent, or take on the panda offline, from an easygoing Newcomer to a tough Expert • Got a controller? Connect it to your iPad or iPhone and play however you want Read the board, then read your friend. Capture a couple of turtles, deal with the eggs, line up five in a row — and enjoy the look on his face when it all comes together.

About

Othello Master

Features
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Othello Master: Reversi brings the timeless challenge of board games to your fingertips! Outsmart the AI in this classic battle of strategy where every move counts. Perfect your skills across multiple difficulty levels while enjoying smooth animations and intuitive gameplay. KEY FEATURES • 4 AI Difficulty Modes: From beginner to advanced • Smart Hint System: Visual move suggestions • Satisfying Animations: Piece-flipping effects • Adaptive Design: Works on all devices • Optimized Ads: Non-intrusive experience • 45+ Achievements: Unlock rewards as you master the game • Immersive Audio: Music and sound effects enhance gameplay • Global Multiplayer: Play against random players worldwide HOW TO PLAY Place your pieces to flank opponents - trap enemy pieces between yours to flip them to your color! Control the corners for strategic advantage. Win by having the most pieces when the board is full. TECHNOLOGY • Stable Firebase technology • Remote Config ad management • Crash reporting • Adaptive ad formats SUPPORT Questions? Contact: othello@wadahome.com Visit our website: https://othello.wadahome.com/ Privacy Policy: https://othello.wadahome.com/privacy.html Download now for the ultimate Othello challenge!

Screenshots

What the Shell4 screens
Othello Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: What the Shell at none against Othello Master's 1. What the Shell also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. What the Shell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
What the Shell versus Othello Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhat the ShellOthello Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChuck SmithMarcos Wada

In-app purchases

None

What the Shell

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Othello Master

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99

Questions

Is What the Shell free?
What the Shell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Othello Master free?
Othello Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do What the Shell or Othello Master have ads?
Othello Master shows ads; What the Shell does not.

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