# Backgammon with Buddies vs Hunting the ducks

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.

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 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon with Buddies | Hunting the ducks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-with-buddies/id1460469896/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunting-the-ducks/id6444333799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pandamonia LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/335867992) | [Kristof Nijs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608072573) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgammon with Buddies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-with-buddies/id1460469896)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Paid · Family, #103 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Play with friends remotely, Game Center integration, Messages app play, AI opponent, Accessibility features, Beautiful board design

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hunting the ducks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunting-the-ducks/id6444333799)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchasing the app | $4.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon with Buddies free?

Backgammon with Buddies costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hunting the ducks free?

Hunting the ducks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon with Buddies or Hunting the ducks?

Hunting the ducks is rated higher. Backgammon with Buddies averages 4.3 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Hunting the ducks averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Backgammon with Buddies or Hunting the ducks have ads?

Neither Backgammon with Buddies nor Hunting the ducks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon with Buddies or Hunting the ducks?

Backgammon with Buddies ships an update every 3 months, and Hunting the ducks monthly. Most recently, Backgammon with Buddies was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hunting the ducks on October 12, 2026.

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