Comparison

Othello Multiplayer 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 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.

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 Multiplayer3 screens
Smart Othello4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Othello at 4.6 against Othello Multiplayer's 3.2. Smart Othello also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Othello Multiplayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, monetization model, 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. Smart Othello sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Othello Multiplayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Othello holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Othello has 535 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Othello Multiplayer's written reviews are positive against 65% of Smart Othello's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Othello Multiplayer ships an update every 10 months, Smart Othello every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Othello Multiplayer versus Smart Othello: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOthello MultiplayerSmart Othello
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (10 ratings)4.6 (535 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews65.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10535 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris GuylerSmart Go, Inc.

Customer experience

Othello Multiplayer

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

Smart Othello

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

Bugs and requests

Othello Multiplayer

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

None

Othello Multiplayer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Othello

One-time1
  • Pro Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Othello Multiplayer free?
Othello Multiplayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Othello free?
Smart Othello is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Othello Multiplayer or Smart Othello?
Smart Othello is rated higher. Othello Multiplayer averages 3.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Smart Othello averages 4.6 from 535 ratings.
Do Othello Multiplayer or Smart Othello have ads?
Othello Multiplayer shows ads; Smart Othello does not.
Which is updated more often, Othello Multiplayer or Smart Othello?
Othello Multiplayer ships an update every 10 months, and Smart Othello every 2 months. Most recently, Othello Multiplayer was updated on June 1, 2026 and Smart Othello on September 22, 2026.

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