Comparison

Back vs Backgammon World Tour

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Back

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
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Back-Gammon is more-or-less identical to the traditional board game. Any differences are really cosmetic. Backgammon is one of the oldest board games known. It is a two player game where playing pieces are moved according to the roll of dice. A player wins by removing all of their pieces from the board before their opponent. Backgammon involves a combination of strategy and luck and, whilst the dice may determine the outcome of a single game, the better player will accumulate the better record over a series of many games. With each roll of the dice, players must choose from numerous options for moving their checkers and anticipate possible counter-moves by the opponent. Backgammon playing pieces are known generally as checkers or pips. The objective is to remove (bear off) all of your own checkers from the board before your opponent can do the same. At the beginning of each game the checkers are set to predetermined positions. As the game progresses they may be blocked or hit by the opponent. To start a new game touch the new game button. Each time you play Back-Gammon 100 points are deducted from your score. The dice are rolled by clicking on the dice button and checkers are moved by dragging them with your finger. Initially you are given 1,000 points with a bonus of 500 points being awarded each subsequent day that you play. By default the time you have to move is not limited. A 20 second timer can be enabled by touching the menu button on the red bar at the bottom right of the board and changing the settings.

About

Backgammon World Tour

Engage in classic board game strategy with a modern twist. Compete against players worldwide in real-time PvP matches, climb global leaderboards, and unlock unique customizations. Complete daily challenges and quests to earn rewards and advance through levels.

Highlights
  • Online PvP matches
  • Global leaderboards
  • Daily challenges and quests
  • Unlockable prizes and customizations
  • Level progression with higher bets
  • Daily bonus wheel
Features
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Backgammon World Tour brings a new spin to one of the oldest board games ever made. Play PvP online with friends and against other players from around the world. Climb the global leaderboards & compete to be the best. Play new modes, complete challenges & quests, rank up, & more. Unlock tons of cool prizes, board & dice designs, and other surprises as you climb the levels. Spin the wheel to win daily bonuses and claim free rewards. Think you got what it takes to be the best live Backgammon player in the world? Play now for free and find out. Backgammon World Tour - Features ----------------------------------------------------- • Play against friends or challenge opponents all around the world • Enjoy a new take on the timeless Backgammon strategy gameplay • Complete challenges & earn prizes • Spin the wheel every day to win a free reward! • Compete in tournaments to win big prize pools • Climb the leaderboards and compete to be the best • Customize and stylize your gameplay board and dice • Play and win to unlock new levels with higher bets PLAY ONLINE FOR FREE Play against friends online, or square up against other players at a similar skill level. Make bets on your games and earn in-game cash. CLIMB THE LEADERBOARDS Play & win games to climb the leaderboards and move up the rankings. See how you compare against other players in your region, or around the globe. LEVEL UP TO MAKE BIGGER BETS Progress through different levels and locations to make bigger bets against tougher opponents. The higher the risk, the higher the reward. FINISH CHALLENGES TO EARN EVEN MORE Complete tons of different challenges and quests while you play to earn bonus cash and other rewards. CUSTOMIZE YOUR GEAR Spend your hard-won cash to unlock new skins for your board & dice. Customize however you like and show off to your opponents. GET A FREE PRIZE EVERYDAY Spin the wheel to win free cash every day. Use cash to place bets or enter tournaments and compete for glory. Face friends and other opponents online. Climb the leaderboards and become a Backgammon legend. Level up and unlock tons of cool prizes and cosmetics. Play Backgammon World Tour now for free!

Screenshots

Back3 screens
Backgammon World Tour4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Back at every 8 days against Backgammon World Tour's every 3 weeks. Back also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Back sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon World Tour sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Back against 1.0 for Backgammon World Tour. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Back ships an update every 8 days, Backgammon World Tour every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Back versus Backgammon World Tour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackBackgammon World Tour
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB280 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKen RandallALMA TECHNOLOGIES

Customer experience

Back

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Backgammon World Tour

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Back

One-time4
  • Ad Remover$0.99
  • Buy 5,000 points$0.99
  • Buy 15,000 points$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Buy 50,000 points$2.99
7 purchases

Backgammon World Tour

One-time7
  • Buy 2000 money and 50 coins$0.99
  • Buy 22 000 money$4.99
  • Buy 46 000 money$9.99
Show 4 more
  • Buy 100 000 money$49.99
  • Buy 150 000 money$54.99
  • Buy 500 000 money$74.99
  • Buy 800 000 money$99.99

Questions

Is Back free?
Back is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon World Tour free?
Backgammon World Tour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Back or Backgammon World Tour?
Back and Backgammon World Tour are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Back or Backgammon World Tour have ads?
Neither Back nor Backgammon World Tour shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Back or Backgammon World Tour?
Back ships an update every 8 days, and Backgammon World Tour every 3 weeks. Most recently, Back was updated on September 9, 2026 and Backgammon World Tour on August 18, 2026.

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