Comparison

Backgammon with Buddies vs Dora dungeons

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Play with friends remotely
  • Game Center integration
  • Messages app play
  • AI opponent
  • Accessibility features
  • Beautiful board design
Features
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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

About

Dora dungeons

Embark on a solo adventure into a dynamic, AI-driven dungeon. Survive, grow your power, and defeat a formidable foe in this story-rich text-and-audio RPG. Experience unique narratives and procedurally generated challenges with every playthrough.

Highlights
  • Dynamic AI Game Master
  • Immersive voice narration
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Deep RPG mechanics
  • Multiple subscription options
  • Lifetime access purchase
Features
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You are a lone adventurer descending into an ancient, unforgiving dungeon. Your ultimate quest: survive the depths, grow your power, and defeat Zarvok, the Soul Devourer. Dora Dungeons is a free-to-start, story-driven text-and-audio RPG unlike anything you’ve played before. Powered by an advanced AI Game Master, the game reacts dynamically to your actual commands. Whether you choose to cautiously explore a dark corridor, barter in the shop, or unleash a Magical Axe of Fire on a towering shadow knight, the AI orchestrates a unique, cinematic narrative just for you. FEATURES: 1. Dynamic AI Game Master: No hardcoded paths. The AI invents brutal mini-bosses, contextual loot, and vivid battle descriptions based on your level and choices. 2. Immersive Voice Audio: Every step of your journey, from the atmospheric prologue to intense combat, is fully narrated with high-quality text-to-speech. 3. Endless Replayability: Every dungeon run is unique, with procedurally generated environments and enemies. 4. Deep RPG Mechanics: Manage your gold, upgrade your gear, and unlock powerful abilities. AVAILABLE PURCHASE OPTIONS: * Weekly Subscription * Monthly Subscription * Yearly Subscription * Lifetime Access (one-time purchase) All paid plans unlock full access to premium gameplay features. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: * Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. * Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. * Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. * You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Note: Dora Dungeons uses AI to generate real-time adventures. An internet connection is required to play. Privacy Policy: https://dora-dungeons.replit.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Backgammon with Buddies3 screens
Dora dungeons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dora dungeons at Free against Backgammon with Buddies's $2.99. Backgammon with Buddies's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Dora dungeons is free to download; Backgammon with Buddies costs $2.99 up front. Dora dungeons sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Backgammon with Buddies asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backgammon with Buddies holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Backgammon with Buddies's written reviews are positive against 65% of Dora dungeons's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon with Buddies ships an update every 3 months, Dora dungeons every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Backgammon with Buddies versus Dora dungeons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon with BuddiesDora dungeons
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (59 ratings) — better3.6 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better65.2% of reviews
Number of ratings59 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB32 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPandamonia LLCKarthik Yeachareddy

Customer experience

Backgammon with Buddies

All ratings59 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral10.2%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Dora dungeons

All ratings24 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative34.8%

In-app purchases

None

Backgammon with Buddies

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Dora dungeons

Subscriptions3
  • Dora Dungeons Weekly subscription7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Dora Dungeons Montly subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Dora Dungeons Yearly subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dora Dungeons Lifetime Subscription$49.99

Questions

Is Backgammon with Buddies free?
Backgammon with Buddies costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dora dungeons free?
Dora dungeons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon with Buddies or Dora dungeons?
Backgammon with Buddies is rated higher. Backgammon with Buddies averages 4.3 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Dora dungeons averages 3.6 from 24 ratings.
Do Backgammon with Buddies or Dora dungeons have ads?
Neither Backgammon with Buddies nor Dora dungeons shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon with Buddies or Dora dungeons?
Backgammon with Buddies ships an update every 3 months, and Dora dungeons every 2 months. Most recently, Backgammon with Buddies was updated on October 1, 2026 and Dora dungeons on October 8, 2026.

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