Comparison

Rush To 21 vs Backgammon Blitz

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

Head to head
About

Rush To 21

Experience a fast-paced Blackjack game with dual timers. Replay your last game and save your high scores on your Apple device. This exciting card game offers a unique challenge for players.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced Blackjack gameplay
  • Dual game timers
  • Replay last game option
  • Save high scores
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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You asked for it, and now its here! TimWin's Game Suite is coming to your Apple device. Soon both the iPhone and iPad will support these exciting games. Based on it's popularity the first game being introduced is Rush to 21!, a fast paced game of Black Jack in which you must acquire points while battling not one, but two game timers. This edition allows you to replay your last game and save your high scores.

About

Backgammon Blitz

Experience a fresh take on a classic board game with this pocket-sized puzzle. Learn the basics quickly and dive into deep strategic gameplay. Score points through captures, blocks, and swift bearing off.

Highlights
  • Simplified backgammon gameplay
  • Quick games in minutes
  • Score points for captures
  • Score points for blocks
  • Score points for bearing off
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Backgammon, faster than ever! Backgammon Blitz delivers the timeless strategy of Backgammon in quick, easy-to-learn matches that are packed with meaningful decisions. Capture your opponent, block their path, and race your checkers home while every move shapes your final score. How to Play Roll the dice to move your checkers across the board. Capture your opponent, block their progress for bonus points, and bear off your checkers in as few moves as possible. Compete with Friends No two boards play the same. Invite your friends to challenge each other and discover who can make the smartest moves. Why You'll Love Backgammon Blitz - Fast-paced Backgammon strategy - Smart captures and blocking - Quick games with deep strategy - Head-to-head challenges Every roll opens new possibilities. Download Backgammon Blitz today and make your next move count.

Screenshots

Rush To 214 screens
Backgammon Blitz3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rush To 21 at none against Backgammon Blitz's 10. Rush To 21 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Backgammon Blitz's advantage is ratings volume (399 vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). 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. Backgammon Blitz sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Rush To 21 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rush To 21 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Blitz has 399 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Rush To 21's written reviews are positive against 90% of Backgammon Blitz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rush To 21 ships an update every 8 months, Backgammon Blitz every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rush To 21 versus Backgammon Blitz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRush To 21Backgammon Blitz
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.7 (399 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5399 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB216 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperTimWin GamesTether Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Rush To 21

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Backgammon Blitz

All ratings399 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

Rush To 21

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Backgammon Blitz

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices
  • Freezing or crashing on login screen

Requested features

3 requests
  • Live player-vs-player mode
  • Better scoring and game mechanics explanation
  • More game modes and variations

In-app purchases

None

Rush To 21

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Backgammon Blitz

One-time10
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 5 Energy$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
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  • No Ads 7-Days$2.99
  • Double Energy 30-days$4.99
  • 3,000 Coins$4.99
  • No Ads 30-Days$6.99
  • 50 Energy$8.99
  • 15,000 Coins$19.99
  • 45,000 Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Rush To 21 free?
Rush To 21 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon Blitz free?
Backgammon Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rush To 21 or Backgammon Blitz?
Rush To 21 is rated higher. Rush To 21 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Backgammon Blitz averages 4.7 from 399 ratings.
Do Rush To 21 or Backgammon Blitz have ads?
Both Rush To 21 and Backgammon Blitz show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rush To 21 or Backgammon Blitz?
Rush To 21 ships an update every 8 months, and Backgammon Blitz every 3 months. Most recently, Rush To 21 was updated on October 8, 2026 and Backgammon Blitz on October 14, 2026.

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