# Hokm vs Backgammon

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon at 4.5 against Hokm's 3.1. Backgammon also leads on ratings volume (85K vs 420) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). Hokm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backgammon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hokm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backgammon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon has 85K ratings behind it against 420, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Hokm's written reviews are positive against 18% of Backgammon's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hokm | Backgammon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hokm/id1078051706/reviews) | **[4.5 (85K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-board-games/id6443484197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 420 | **85K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | **17.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#145** |
| Size | 33 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Design Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/536409552) | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) |

## What reviewers say

### Hokm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hokm/id1078051706)

Experience the most popular Iranian card game online. This application brings the classic "Hokm" game to your smartphone, connecting players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer "Hokm", Popular Iranian card game, Play on smartphone, Global player connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging game concept based on traditional Hokm card game
- 🎨 Decent graphics and programming foundation
- 👥 Multiplayer functionality for social gaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity and server issues
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes on startup
- 🤖 Poor AI behavior - auto-plays moves incorrectly
- ⚠️ Game plays automatically without user control
- 💬 Toxic community with excessive profanity and harassment

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect or load on startup
- Game stuck on connecting screen
- Server connection drops frequently
- Auto-play functionality malfunctions
- Cannot perform hokm selection when hakem

**Requested features**

- Automatic kick-out for inactive players
- Better player matching system with fewer bots
- Penalty system for mid-game abandonment
- Improved chat with language support beyond English
- Email/custom login instead of Facebook-only


### Backgammon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-board-games/id6443484197)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Experience a classic two-player board game on your device. This logic puzzle involves rolling dice and strategically moving checkers across a board to remove them. It's designed to exercise your mind and provide a fun way to relax.

**Highlights:** Classic backgammon gameplay, Logic puzzle for two players, Dice rolling and checker movement, Brain training and relaxation, Intuitive design

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clean interface
- 🚀 Quick gameplay
- 🎮 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unfair dice rolls
- 🤖 AI plays too conservatively
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔧 Glitchy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Doubling cube blocks board view
- Incorrect bearing off rules

**Requested features**

- Additional difficulty settings
- Multiplayer mode
- Customizable board colors
- Game statistics tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hokm free?

Hokm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backgammon free?

Backgammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hokm or Backgammon?

Backgammon is rated higher. Hokm averages 3.1 out of 5 from 420 ratings, while Backgammon averages 4.5 from 85K ratings.

### Do Hokm or Backgammon have ads?

Backgammon shows ads; Hokm does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*