# Backgammon vs Baba Puzzle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Baba Puzzle at 100% against Backgammon's 45%. Baba Puzzle also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Backgammon's advantage is ratings volume (423 vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backgammon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Baba Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Baba Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon has 423 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Backgammon's written reviews are positive against 100% of Baba Puzzle's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon | Baba Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (423 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-offline/id1195555626/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baba-puzzle/id1577232387/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **423** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SNG ICT](https://appshunter.io/developer/492560353) | [Ali Jafarbeglou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567762153) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgammon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-offline/id1195555626)

Experience a classic board game with a sophisticated AI opponent. Enjoy smooth graphics and realistic dice rolls without needing an internet connection. This free game offers a challenging and engaging way to play anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** High-level artificial intelligence, Real dice probabilities, Smooth graphics and gameplay, Offline play, Totally free, No banner ads

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10000 Chips | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Chips | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150000 Chips | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500000 Chips | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Customizable board and piece designs
- 📱 Works offline without internet connection
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 📚 Good for learning backgammon basics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Dice rolls appear biased toward computer opponent
- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 🐛 App freezes and crashes requiring device restart
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics in easier difficulty modes
- 😤 Computer gets unrealistic doubles and perfect rolls

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freeze board causing black screen requiring reboot
- Drag and drop piece movement unreliable
- Ability to move opponent's pieces incorrectly
- Single tap feature causes unintended moves
- Game hangs occasionally

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer to play against real people
- Game statistics display before ads appear
- Pip counting feature
- Rematch option between games
- Ability to reset player name


### Baba Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baba-puzzle/id1577232387)

A classic wooden-style block puzzle game where players match shapes into a 10x10 grid. It's easy to learn but offers a challenging experience suitable for all ages and skill levels.

**Highlights:** Classic block puzzle gameplay, Wooden style aesthetic, 10x10 grid challenges, Suitable for all ages, Easy to play, challenging to master

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon free?

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

### Is Baba Puzzle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon or Baba Puzzle?

Baba Puzzle is rated higher. Backgammon averages 4.1 out of 5 from 423 ratings, while Baba Puzzle averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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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.*