# Backgammon vs Crystalloop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crystalloop at none against Backgammon's 5. Crystalloop also leads on ads (none vs shown). Backgammon's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon | Crystalloop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (423 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-offline/id1195555626/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **423** | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SNG ICT](https://appshunter.io/developer/492560353) | [Demet Meral](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785238040) |

## 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


### Crystalloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystalloop/id6785238038)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon free?

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

### Is Crystalloop free?

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

### Do Backgammon or Crystalloop have ads?

Backgammon shows ads; Crystalloop 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.*
