# Back vs Backgammon Unlimited

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backgammon Unlimited at 60% against Back's 0%. Backgammon Unlimited also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (103 vs 2). Back's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Back sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon Unlimited sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backgammon Unlimited holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Unlimited has 103 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Back's written reviews are positive against 60% of Backgammon Unlimited's.

Back ships an update every 8 days, Backgammon Unlimited every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Back | Backgammon Unlimited |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-gammon/id1278627822/reviews) | **[4.3 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-unlimited/id1291489289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ken Randall](https://appshunter.io/developer/919469789) | [G Soft Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/807115215) |

## What reviewers say

### Back

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-gammon/id1278627822)

This digital board game offers a classic two-player experience based on the ancient game of backgammon. Players roll dice and strategically move their pieces to remove them from the board before their opponent.

**Highlights:** Traditional backgammon gameplay, Dice rolling mechanics, Strategic checker movement, Objective: bear off all pieces, Daily bonus points, Optional 20-second move timer

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Remover | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 5,000 points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 15,000 points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50,000 points | $2.99 | one-time |


### Backgammon Unlimited

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-unlimited/id1291489289)

Experience a classic board game of skill and strategy. Move your pieces according to dice rolls, aiming to get all your checkers home and bear them off before your opponent. Features include adjustable AI difficulty, advanced hints, and unlimited undo.

**Highlights:** Strong AI with 5 difficulty levels, Doubling cube and Crawford rule support, Advanced colorful hints, Unlimited Undo functionality, Appealing interface with smooth graphics, Automatic game saving, Abundant performance statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Back free?

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

### Is Backgammon Unlimited free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Back or Backgammon Unlimited?

Backgammon Unlimited is rated higher. Back averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Backgammon Unlimited averages 4.3 from 103 ratings.

### Do Back or Backgammon Unlimited have ads?

Backgammon Unlimited shows ads; Back does not.

### Which is updated more often, Back or Backgammon Unlimited?

Back ships an update every 8 days, and Backgammon Unlimited every 6 months. Most recently, Back was updated on September 9, 2026 and Backgammon Unlimited on September 15, 2026.

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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.*