Backgammon with Buddies vs Hunting the ducks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backgammon with Buddies
Play classic backgammon against friends or AI. Enjoy a beautifully designed board with accessibility features for all players. Connect via Game Center or Messages for remote play.
- Play with friends remotely
- Game Center integration
- Messages app play
- AI opponent
- Accessibility features
- Beautiful board design
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Backgammon with Buddies lets you play backgammon with your friends whether they’re nearby or far away. You can open the app and play on your phone or tablet, just as you would with a board. It’s also possible to play with other players over Game Center or against your friends through the Messages app, by sending the board back and forth after every turn. If you don’t know the rules, the app also contains a small guide to help you get started and a computer-controlled opponent that you can test your understanding against. Backgammon with Buddies also supports a wide range of accessibility features, such as Dynamic Type, reduced transparency, VoiceOver and custom rotors. This means that you can play Backgammon with all your buddies, not just those who can see or touch the board. — Features • Beautifully designed board with rich wood textures and felt lining • An integrated Messages app experience to play with far away friends • Remote play against other players over Game Center • Highly accessible with VoiceOver and Dynamic Type • A lightweight app that respects your privacy
Hunting the ducks
An audio-based hunting game where players shoot or net ducks flying by. Earn points by catching ducks quickly and in succession, with a limited number of attempts. Supports multiplayer and Game Center integration for competitive play.
- Audio-based gameplay
- Duck shooting and netting modes
- Scoring system based on speed and streaks
- Limited attempts per round
- Real-time multiplayer
- Game Center integration
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You are in the woods on the shore of a pond. Occasionally, a duck will fly by, sometimes from left to right, sometimes from right to left, sometimes slowly and sometimes quickly. Either you are a hunter trying to shoot the ducks, or you are a nature conservation officer trying to catch the ducks with a net for research. Try to catch as many ducks as possible to earn points. But listen carefully, because you only have 20 attempts. Fast ducks earn you more points. The more ducks you catch in a row, the more points you receive for the next duck you catch. Note: Ducks you do not attempt to catch will not be counted. The fewer attempts you need to catch a duck, the more points you earn. Note: "Hunting the ducks" is an audio game, which means that the game is played by ear. Headphones or earbuds are required to play this game properly. "Hunting the ducks" integrates Game Center, allowing you to compare scores, track your achievements and play against each other in real time with 2 to 4 players. Don't hesitate to try "Hunting the ducks" for free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hunting the ducks at Free against Backgammon with Buddies's $2.99. Hunting the ducks also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Backgammon with Buddies's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (60 vs 1). On ads 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
Hunting the ducks is free to download; Backgammon with Buddies costs $2.99 up front. Hunting the ducks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backgammon with Buddies asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hunting the ducks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon with Buddies has 60 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Backgammon with Buddies's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hunting the ducks's.
Backgammon with Buddies ships an update every 3 months, Hunting the ducks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backgammon with Buddies | Hunting the ducks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (60 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pandamonia LLC | Kristof Nijs |
Customer experience
Backgammon with Buddies
Hunting the ducks
In-app purchases
Backgammon with Buddies
No in-app purchases
Hunting the ducks
- Purchasing the app$4.49
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