# Back vs Backgammon GG

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon GG at 4.4 against Back's 1.0. Backgammon GG also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and ratings volume (97 vs 2). Back's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). 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 GG sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backgammon GG holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon GG has 97 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 36% of Backgammon GG's.

Back ships an update every 8 days, Backgammon GG every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Back | Backgammon GG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-gammon/id1278627822/reviews) | **[4.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-gg-play-online/id1516017163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **36.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ken Randall](https://appshunter.io/developer/919469789) | [Gany Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485869075) |

## 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 GG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-gg-play-online/id1516017163)

Compete against players worldwide in this classic two-player board game. Enjoy various setups, tournaments, and a doubling cube mode. Personalize your experience with different boards and dice, and chat with opponents.

**Highlights:** Online 2 Player Multiplayer, Backgammon Tournaments, Global and Local Boards, Play with Friends, Doubling Cube Mode, Personalization Options, Chatting Feature

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Token | $0.99 | one-time |
| Acemi Ozel Paketi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Moneybox Token | $1.99 | one-time |
| Continue Tournament Token | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack x3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack x10 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Monthly VIP Membership | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Back free?

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

### Is Backgammon GG free?

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

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

Backgammon GG is rated higher. Back averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Backgammon GG averages 4.4 from 97 ratings.

### Do Back or Backgammon GG have ads?

Backgammon GG shows ads; Back does not.

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

Back ships an update every 8 days, and Backgammon GG every 6 weeks. Most recently, Back was updated on October 24, 2026 and Backgammon GG on October 24, 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.*