Comparison

Original Backgammon vs Backgammon X

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

Head to head
About

Original Backgammon

Experience the classic board game of backgammon. Compete against AI, a local opponent, or players online. Be the first to move all your pieces off the board to win.

Highlights
  • Play against computer AI
  • Local multiplayer mode
  • Online multiplayer matches
  • Traditional backgammon rules
  • Checkers movement and removal
Features
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Play the traditional game of backgammon against the computer, a friend on the same device, or someone over the internet. The objective of the game is to move all of your checkers around the board, until they are all in your home. When they are all home, then you can start moving them off the board. The first player to move all their checkers off the board, will be the winner.

About

Backgammon X

Features
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Title: Backgammon X Arena: Classic Game, Modern Style Calling all Backgammon masters! Are you ready to experience the world's oldest and most popular strategy board game in the most stylish and realistic atmosphere ever? Backgammon X Arena brings the classic board game excitement to your mobile device. Whether you are a grandmaster or a beginner, there is a place for everyone in the Arena! Roll the dice, plan your strategy, and defeat your opponents. KEY FEATURES: Realistic Gameplay: Feel like you are at a real board with high-quality wood textures, smooth 3D dice animations, and immersive sound effects. Online Arena (Multiplayer): Challenge real players from all around the world. Show off your skills and climb to the top of the Global Rankings. Play Offline (Single Player): No internet? No problem! Train yourself against our advanced AI and test your strategies anytime, anywhere. VS Play with Friends: Create your own match and compete against your friends. Show everyone who the real master of the dice is! Detailed Stats: Track your wins, losses, Mars counts, and win rates directly on your profile. Customization: Visit the market to unlock unique board designs and dice sets to reflect your style. Download Backgammon X Arena for free now, roll the dice, and become the champion of the Arena! Keywords: Backgammon, Board Game, Dice Game, Strategy, Online Multiplayer, Offline Game, Classic Game, Narde, Tavla, Tawla.

Screenshots

Original Backgammon2 screens
Backgammon X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Original Backgammon at none against Backgammon X's 4. Backgammon X's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Backgammon X sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Original Backgammon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Original Backgammon ships an update every 5 months, Backgammon X every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Original Backgammon versus Backgammon X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOriginal BackgammonBackgammon X
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB194 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMOBILEFUSION APPS LTDtamer surucu

In-app purchases

None

Original Backgammon

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Backgammon X

One-time4
  • 1000 Gold Coins$0.99
  • 3000 Gold Coins$1.99
  • 5000 Gold Coins$2.99
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  • 10.000 Gold Coins$4.99

Questions

Is Original Backgammon free?
Original Backgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon X free?
Backgammon X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Original Backgammon or Backgammon X have ads?
Both Original Backgammon and Backgammon X show ads.
Which is updated more often, Original Backgammon or Backgammon X?
Original Backgammon ships an update every 5 months, and Backgammon X every 2 weeks. Most recently, Original Backgammon was updated on October 23, 2026 and Backgammon X on October 24, 2026.

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