# Ludo STAR vs Backgammon Legends

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ludo STAR at every 6 days against Backgammon Legends's every 2 months. Ludo STAR also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 17%) and chart position (#9 vs #84). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ludo STAR sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon Legends sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Ludo STAR against 4.5 for Backgammon Legends. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 105K and 45K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Ludo STAR's written reviews are positive against 17% of Backgammon Legends's.

Ludo STAR ships an update every 6 days, Backgammon Legends every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ludo STAR | Backgammon Legends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludo-star/id1198143062/reviews) | **[4.5 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-legends/id1439178539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **105K** | 45K |
| Positive reviews | **31.2% of reviews** | 17.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #84 |
| Size | 491 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gameberry Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1249189555) | [Ahoy Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/771233045) |

## What reviewers say

### Ludo STAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludo-star/id1198143062)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Family, #14 Top Grossing · Board, #31 Top Free · Family, #110 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Relive the nostalgic thrill of Ludo with this online multiplayer board game. Play with friends, family, or new acquaintances worldwide, enjoying classic and modern variations with exciting features and rewards.

**Highlights:** Play with friends and family, Make new friends globally, Multiple game modes and variations, Undo feature, Live chat and voice notes, Challenging tournaments, Collectable dice options

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pick A Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| STAR Starter Gems Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| STAR Starter Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hearts Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Star Gems Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems BIG Pack (1000 Gems) | $1.99 | one-time |
| STAR Big Gems Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star Gems Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Star Gems Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Super Pack (3000 gems) | $4.99 | one-time |
| STAR Large Gems Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive experience
- 🎨 Appealing visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Unfair dice rolls
- 🤖 Rigged algorithm favoring high-level players
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🤬 Toxic community and harassment
- 🕰️ Slow and frustrating gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing coins and gems
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incorrect dice numbers displayed

**Requested features**

- Ability to play with friends without Facebook
- Improved matchmaking and skill-based pairing
- Stricter moderation and banning of abusive players
- More balanced and random dice rolls


### Backgammon Legends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-legends/id1439178539)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Board, #164 Top Grossing · Card, #190 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

Engage in strategic board game battles online with friends or new acquaintances. Enjoy beautiful 3D graphics, real-time chat, and competitive tournaments. Master tactics and climb leaderboards to become a backgammon champion.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer with matchmaking, Real-time chat and friend list, Weekly tournaments and events, Global and local leaderboards, 3D animated backgammon boards, Spectator mode to watch games, AI opponent for practice

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deluxe: Spin The Wheel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Small pack of Charges | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe: Spin The Wheel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Breaks Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe: Spin The Wheel | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass ticket booster | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🎮 Engaging backgammon experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Rigged dice rolls
- 🤖 Unfair matchmaking against bots
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics
- 🔄 Repetitive loss streaks
- 🕰️ Slow response from developers

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnection issues during games
- Incorrect backgammon scoring

**Requested features**

- Fair and random dice generation
- Improved matchmaking system
- Less intrusive monetization
- Better communication from developers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ludo STAR free?

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

### Is Backgammon Legends free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ludo STAR or Backgammon Legends?

Backgammon Legends is rated higher. Ludo STAR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 105K ratings, while Backgammon Legends averages 4.5 from 45K ratings.

### Do Ludo STAR or Backgammon Legends have ads?

Both Ludo STAR and Backgammon Legends show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ludo STAR or Backgammon Legends?

Ludo STAR ships an update every 6 days, and Backgammon Legends every 2 months. Most recently, Ludo STAR was updated on October 23, 2026 and Backgammon Legends on October 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Ludo STAR or Backgammon Legends?

Ludo STAR currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Backgammon Legends at #84. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*