Comparison

Reversi vs Othello Multiplayer

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

Othello Multiplayer

Engage in a classic strategy board game with a modern interface. Challenge a computer opponent, play with friends locally, or enjoy pure gameplay without distractions. It's easy to learn but offers deep strategic depth.

Highlights
  • Single player mode vs AI
  • Two player local mode
  • Clean modern design
  • Smooth animations
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Pure gameplay experience
Features
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Experience the timeless strategy of Othello Multiplayer — a modern and elegant take on the world-famous board game of skill and logic. Othello is simple to learn: place your disc, trap your opponent’s pieces, and flip them to your color. When no more moves remain, the player with the most discs wins. Yet behind this simple rule lies deep strategy, as every move can change the course of the game. Key Features: • One Player Mode – Challenge a clever computer opponent with adjustable difficulty. • Two Player Local Mode – Pass and play with a friend on the same device. • Clean Modern Design – Sharp visuals, smooth animations, and intuitive touch controls. • Pure Gameplay – No intrusive ads or unnecessary distractions. Othello Multiplayer is built for clarity and precision. Every move feels smooth and deliberate, making it easy to focus on the strategy rather than the interface. Whether you are learning the game for the first time or rediscovering an old favorite, Othello Multiplayer delivers an experience that is both relaxing and intellectually engaging. Plan your moves carefully, think ahead, and see how quickly a single turn can reverse the entire board. Download Othello Multiplayer today and enjoy the perfect balance of simplicity and depth.

Screenshots

Reversi4 screens
Othello Multiplayer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reversi at 4.6 against Othello Multiplayer's 3.2. Reversi also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 48%). Othello Multiplayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, 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. Reversi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Othello Multiplayer 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 849 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Reversi's written reviews are positive against 48% of Othello Multiplayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reversi ships an update every 5 weeks, Othello Multiplayer every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Reversi versus Othello Multiplayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReversiOthello Multiplayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (849 ratings) — better3.2 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews74.9% of reviews — better47.6% of reviews
Number of ratings849 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutOfTheBit LtdChris Guyler

Customer experience

Reversi

All ratings849 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews203 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative19.2%

Othello Multiplayer

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative42.9%

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

Othello Multiplayer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Reversi

One-time1
  • Reversi Premium$1.99
None

Othello Multiplayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reversi free?
Reversi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Othello Multiplayer free?
Othello Multiplayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reversi or Othello Multiplayer?
Reversi is rated higher. Reversi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 849 ratings, while Othello Multiplayer averages 3.2 from 10 ratings.
Do Reversi or Othello Multiplayer have ads?
Both Reversi and Othello Multiplayer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Reversi or Othello Multiplayer?
Reversi ships an update every 5 weeks, and Othello Multiplayer every 10 months. Most recently, Reversi was updated on September 24, 2026 and Othello Multiplayer on June 1, 2026.

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