# Backgammon Tutor — Learn to play Backgammon

> Backgammon learning and playing application with AI and multiplayer options. (iPhone/iPad app by Quatrian Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-tutor/id999176299 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Quatrian Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404828595)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 307 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-tutor/id999176299/reviews.md

## What is Backgammon Tutor?

* MOST User Friendly BACKGAMMON App  *
- Tutor for Computer games, helps you learn how to play.
- Invite players or play with random opponents.
- Rematch option at the end of a match.
- Game Center achievements and leader boards.

Highlights include:
- Look for Game Center auto-match opponents while playing a local game
- Option to switch board home position and swap color.
- Text chat feature for all network games (Game Center, Local Network). Can be turned OFF.
- Play a Local Network game (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi), against the computer, or a pass-the-device game.
- Skill rating, won games, won match points and experience scores for completed Game Center matches.
- Progressive undo, replay last move, PIP values, doubling cube, human powered random rolls.
- Checkers are easy to select and move, with variable animation speed.
- Optionally show all possible moves for any piece, or use "one-tap" moves.
- Play 1, 3, 5 or unlimited-point matches.
- Resignation with 1, 2, 3 and unlimited times multiplier.
- Universal App: enhanced graphics for iPad and retina displays.
- Neural Network based advanced computer algorithm.
- Extensive settings screen allows users to customize their experience (see screen shots).
- Multiple dice rolling algorithms.
- Statistics screen: tracks games won, matches points won, as well as dice roll statistics.
- If the losing player disconnects from the game the winning player gets awarded the win.
- 60-second time limit per move for Game Center Auto-Match games.

## Key features

- AI Tutor for learning
- Play against computer or players
- Progressive undo and move suggestions
- Game Center achievements and leaderboards
- Local network and pass-the-device modes
- Detailed statistics tracking
- Customizable settings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Subscription | $1.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Backgammon Tutor?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for learning backgammon
- 👍 Skill levels are perfect
- 👍 Fun to play
- 👍 Good competitive game
- 👍 Can play fast
- 👍 Best free one out there
- 👍 Good mid-game logic
- 👍 Good fast movement
- 👍 Worth playing

**Cons**

- 👎 App crashes and restarts
- 👎 Tutor doesn't teach
- 👎 Computer cheats
- 👎 Dice rolls are rigged
- 👎 Unfair play
- 👎 Game is stacked for computer
- 👎 Horrendously unbalanced
- 👎 Dice rigged for computer
- 👎 Not random
- 👎 Unrealistic rolls
- 👎 Computer gets miracle rolls
- 👎 Dice odds against player
- 👎 Computer always gets what it needs
- 👎 Computer throws unbelievable doubles
- 👎 No support
- 👎 Not compatible with older devices
- 👎 Computer cheats more at higher levels
- 👎 Dice rolls are skewed
- 👎 Annoying to hit confirm after AI
- 👎 Hard to select pieces
- 👎 Annoying to select knocked out piece
- 👎 Defaults back to advanced AI

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and restarts
- Computer rolls too many doubles
- Computer rolls specific numbers to win
- Computer cheats
- Dice rolls are not random
- Game is rigged
- Computer always wins initial roll
- Computer gets doubles more often
- Computer rolls 6 more frequently
- Skill ratings not kept
- Does not work on older phones
- Not compatible with older iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Increase customization options
- More step-by-step instructions
- Auto-roll option
- Auto-select knocked out piece
- Option to re-roll dice
- Recognize when game has limited moves and notify player with auto-complete option
- Market better to increase online players

## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-tutor/id999176299/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Would be a good app if it worked!

*2026-04-17*

Have been waiting for this to actually work for a week now. App crashes an restarts even with paid version.

### 5/5 — Best backgammon available

*2025-12-26*

This is my favorite of all backgammon games.  The skill levels are perfect and I have greatly improved my game skills while having lots of fun.  The only improvement I can think of would be increasing the customization options a bit.  Highly recommend this game/app!!

### 1/5 — Tutor?

*2025-06-04*

I would expect an app that specifically says “tutor” in its name would teach how to play backgammon, but it doesn’t. No overview of the game or game play, and no explanation for why it suggests the moves that it does. It’s just an app for playing backgammon.

### 2/5 — Cheating

*2025-05-30*

Cheating is crazy when done by a computer.

### 3/5 — The reviews are right.

*2025-01-05*

I’ve tried both the balanced and the random and choices and in both, when you enter the end game, if you are winning, and see the computer roll doubles—start counting. Way too often the computer will roll three sets of doubles in a very short time. It’s way too often to be normal odds, so as much as the developer(s) trust their algorithm, something is up, so they should play it a bunch and see for themselves. I play on a website online too, far more than here, and that never happens. Also, the tutor often has you leave a piece open and then takes it, when there was a better move available without leaving one open. While the game may catch options you overlook, I feel the main tutoring being done here is learning when to know you shouldn’t listen to the computer. I gave it three stars though because it’s playable and serves its purpose when the annoying doubles thing isn’t happening

### 3/5 — Tutor  Element slightly lacking

*2024-12-24, version 3.1*

I have no experience with Backgammon so expected more step by step instructions.  However it is starting to make a little sense

### 1/5 — They don’t know how to play

*2024-10-24*

Their computer doesn’t know how to play backgammon.
They keep cheating for it to try and make it win
Real backgammon is way more fun than this b… s

### 1/5 — Ridiculous

*2024-10-23*

After two weeks of playing, opponents double count 26% compared to my 19%.  Uninstalled.

### 5/5 — Totalmente nuevo

*2024-05-09, version 3.1*

Im totally new to the game and Im enjoying playing and learning

### 1/5 — Diced rigged for computer

*2024-02-29*

Wouldn’t you think a game that is suppose to be a tutorial would at least give both sides the same chance? This game gives the computer the advantage…high number doubles, four times as many doubles as the player. It is so obviously rigged! OBVIOUSLY. please fix your game

**Developer response:** Please take a look at the dice statistics on the Statistics page (found on the main menu) and you will see that over the long term they are very similar between the player and the computer.

## Frequently asked questions about Backgammon Tutor

### What is Backgammon Tutor?

Backgammon Tutor is a mobile application designed to help users learn and play the classic board game of backgammon. It offers a user-friendly interface with various game modes, including playing against a computer opponent or other players online and locally. The app also functions as a tutor, providing assistance and options to learn the game's strategies.

### What are the key features of Backgammon Tutor?

Key features include an AI tutor, the ability to play against computer or random opponents, local network play (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi), and pass-the-device modes. It also offers progressive undo, move suggestions, PIP values, a doubling cube, Game Center integration with achievements and leaderboards, text chat, and extensive customization options.

### How much does Backgammon Tutor cost?

The application is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or content. Specific pricing for these in-app purchases can be found within the app itself.

### What devices is Backgammon Tutor compatible with?

Backgammon Tutor is a Universal App, meaning it is enhanced for both iPhone and iPad, including retina displays. It supports various game modes, including local network play via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, making it versatile across compatible Apple devices.

### Can I play Backgammon Tutor with friends?

Yes, you can play Backgammon Tutor with friends in several ways. The app allows you to invite players or play with random opponents through Game Center. Additionally, you can engage in local network games via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, or play a pass-the-device game with someone nearby.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2024-03-21

- Updated the advertising functionality to comply with new EU requirements

### 3.0 — 2023-10-11

- Fixes for iOS 17

### 2.9 — 2023-08-25

Increased leaderboards limits

### 2.8 — 2023-01-23

Fix for local games when playing between similar devices.

### 2.7 — 2022-12-08

Support for iOS 16 and new devices
Minor bug fixes

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