Comparison

Reversi vs 3Chess

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

Head to head
About

Reversi

Experience a classic strategy board game solo or with others. Outmaneuver your opponent by trapping their pieces to flip them to your color and claim the most territory on the board. Enjoy hours of fun and brain training with multiple AI difficulties and online multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Solo play against AI
  • Local 2-player mode
  • Online multiplayer
  • 3 AI difficulty levels
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Colorful themes
Features
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Reversi is a classic game that you can play solo or against a real opponent using either our local or online multiplayer mode; play with a friend on the same device or find an opponent from anywhere in the world! Trap your opponent’s pieces between your own to conquer them (of course your opponent will do the same!). Have fun seeing the pieces turn and change sides (colours) dozens of times, while you wage war for conquering the board. You’re the winner if you've got the most pieces when no more pieces can be played. If you like Chess, Checkers, Go and strategy games, give it a try! You will have hours of fun and challenge. and best of all, it's Free! It's also great for brain training. Key features: - Choose between 3 AI difficulty levels - Play against real humans online (multiplayer) - Challenge your friends on the same device (2 players mode) - Climb the leaderboards - Collect Game Center achievements - Enjoy hours of fun with colourful themes - Easy to get, hard to master - Fun for all ages Thanks for playing!

About

3Chess

Experience a unique twist on the classic game with this three-player chess variant. Test your logic and strategy in real-time or turn-based matches across multiple platforms. Learn the ropes with interactive guides and play online with friends or anonymously.

Highlights
  • Three-player chess gameplay
  • Real-time and turn-based online matches
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Interactive learning guides
  • Offline 'pass and play' mode
  • Anonymous play option
Features
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Chess is the most popular game of all time, but have you ever wanted to play as three? 3Chess is a revolutionary three-player chess game that defies convention and redefines strategy. Our app seamlessly merges traditional chess rules with fresh possibilities, putting your logic, strategy, and anticipation skills to test like never before. TRIPLE THE STRATEGY, TRIPLE THE FUN: Three players on one board - are you ready for the challenge? ON YOUR TIME, AT YOUR PACE: Play real-time online matches or turn-based at your convenience with notifications when it's your turn. CROSS-PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY: Choose your battle station. Whether on your phone, tablet, or browser, play seamlessly across Mobile, and 3-chess.com. LEARN: With interactive guides, and hands-on demos, we aim to provide both newcomers and seasoned chess enthusiasts with the tools they need to master this unique variant of the age-old game. PRACTICE WITH BOTS: Play offline against two bots of your chosen level to sharpen your skills. Short a player online? Add a bot to fill the gap and play as two. CONNECT, COMPETE, CONQUER: Play online with friends, join public lobbies or indulge in offline 'pass and play'. Create an account or play anonymously. With triple the players and triple the intensity, 3Chess revolutionizes the game of strategy, offering a truly unique chess experience. Are you up for the challenge? Your feedback is invaluable to us. Please share your suggestions and comments. Visit us at https://3-chess.com for more details and updates.

Screenshots

Reversi4 screens
3Chess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reversi at 73% against 3Chess's 25%. Reversi also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (866 vs 5). 3Chess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Reversi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3Chess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reversi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reversi has 866 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Reversi's written reviews are positive against 25% of 3Chess's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Reversi versus 3Chess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReversi3Chess
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (866 ratings) — better3.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings866 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutOfTheBit LtdOliver Blade

Customer experience

Reversi

All ratings849 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews327 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative20.8%

3Chess

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Reversi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes
  • Freezes
  • Multiplayer not working
  • Leaderboard issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Increase difficulty levels
  • Add online multiplayer
  • Improve AI difficulty
  • Add option to disable hints
  • Implement landscape mode
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  • Improve leaderboard system

3Chess

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reversi

One-time1
  • Reversi Premium$1.99
None

3Chess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reversi free?
Reversi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3Chess free?
3Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reversi or 3Chess?
Reversi is rated higher. Reversi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 866 ratings, while 3Chess averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Reversi or 3Chess have ads?
Both Reversi and 3Chess show ads.
Which is updated more often, Reversi or 3Chess?
Reversi ships an update every 5 weeks, and 3Chess every 5 weeks. Most recently, Reversi was updated on November 6, 2026 and 3Chess on November 8, 2026.

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