Comparison

Brutal Hockey vs Backgammon

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

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About

Brutal Hockey

Experience intense, fast-paced hockey action against players worldwide or AI opponents. Master brutal skills, collect superstars, and compete in numerous tournaments and endless modes. Utilize power-ups and climb global leaderboards to prove your dominance.

Highlights
  • Play against real players globally
  • Compete against adaptive AI
  • Collect hockey superstars
  • Participate in 45 tournaments
  • Endless Mode with leaderboards
  • Insane power-ups
  • Global rankings
Features
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Face off with actual players from around the world in this fast paced, unforgivingly savage hockey game. This stick just got REAL! With its instant action, Brutal Hockey recreates the intense physicality of hockey like nothing else on mobile. With over 500.000 downloads to date, several 'Game of the Day' picks, constant updates and rave reviews, BRUTAL HOCKEY is the defining hockey game experience. Pick your team and hit the rink for instant action, control your team of three and take down the opposition at all costs in this simple to 'puck up and play’ sports game. Use your perks to boost your power or choose a puck that can literally change the game.  FEATURES: • Play against real gamers from around the world! • Or go it alone against the games adaptive AI players! • Collect every player in the Pantheon of the Most Punchy Hockey Superstars! • Jump right into the latest season of 45 tournaments! • Endless Mode to master brutal skills and climb in Leaderboards! • Insane Power-Ups for each match! • Global Rankings – dominate the leaderboards! • 5 factions: Battling Boars, Mighty Eagles, Power Sharks, Wolf Pack and Unicorn Squad! NAWIA GAMES wants to deliver you the ultimate gaming experience. Since 2007. Please visit our room on the App Store for more entertainment!

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Backgammon

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Backgammon — the timeless board game of dice, strategy, and nerve — rebuilt as a fast, beautiful game for iPhone and iPad. Roll the dice, race your checkers home, and outsmart a clever computer opponent that plays by the real rules. No account, no sign-up: download and play. REAL BACKGAMMON, REAL RULES This is authentic backgammon, exactly as it is played on a real board: • Opening roll decides who starts — each side rolls one die • Hit your opponent's blots and send them to the bar • Checkers on the bar must re-enter before anything else moves • Bear off once all your checkers reach your home board • Doubles let you play the roll four times • Forced-move rules enforced: if both dice can be played, they must be; if only one can, the higher one is played Every legal move is highlighted on the board, so you always know exactly what you can play — perfect for sharpening your game or learning the rules properly. A SMART OPPONENT WITH 3 DIFFICULTY LEVELS The computer opponent evaluates every possible move sequence and plays a genuinely thoughtful game. Choose Easy to relax, Medium for a fair fight, or Hard when you want a real challenge that punishes careless blots. MATCH PLAY & THE DOUBLING CUBE Play a single game or a full match to 3, 5, 11, or 15 points — just like tournament backgammon. Turn on the doubling cube to raise the stakes mid-game: double when you're ahead, and decide whether to take or drop when the pressure comes back at you. Gammon wins count double, so every race to the finish matters. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Detailed statistics: games and matches won, gammons, best win streaks, and dice-roll counts • Daily bonuses reward you for coming back every day • Unlock achievements as your skills grow • An unfinished match is saved automatically — close the game and pick up exactly where you left off PLAY ANYWHERE, COMPLETELY OFFLINE No internet? No problem. The game itself works fully offline — on a plane, on the subway, or anywhere else. It's free to download and free to play. MAKE IT YOURS • Choose your checker color • Set the match length and toggle the doubling cube • Sound effects and haptic feedback you can switch on or off • Clean, readable top-down board designed for touch — tap a checker, tap a point, done • Optional reminders so you never leave a match unfinished SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE Fully translated into 13 languages, including English, Türkçe, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, Português, Русский, Ελληνικά, العربية, فارسی, עברית, and Azərbaycanca. Known around the world as tavla, narde, tawula, or tables — it's the same great game everywhere. WHY PLAYERS LOVE IT • Authentic rules with no shortcuts — the way backgammon should be • A computer opponent that actually makes you think • Quick single games or long tournament-style matches • Small download, smooth performance, instant start • Private by design: your stats stay on your device Backgammon is one of the oldest board games in the world — a perfect blend of luck and skill where a single bold double or a well-timed hit can turn the whole game around. Whether you're a lifelong player or rolling your first dice, this is the classic experience, done right. Download now, roll the opening dice, and see if you can beat the board.

Screenshots

Brutal Hockey4 screens
Backgammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgammon at none against Brutal Hockey's 1. 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. Brutal Hockey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backgammon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Brutal Hockey versus Backgammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrutal HockeyBackgammon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB74 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperNAWIA GAMES Sp. z o.o.MUSTAFA DAMRA AMAC

Bugs and requests

Brutal Hockey

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Screen not properly fitting on certain devices
  • Controls becoming unresponsive during gameplay
  • Sudden crashes and freezes during matches

Requested features

3 requests
  • Multiplayer mode to play with friends
  • Customization options for teams and players
  • Longer game modes and tournaments

Backgammon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Brutal Hockey

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything & Remove Ads$1.99
None

Backgammon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brutal Hockey free?
Brutal Hockey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon free?
Backgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brutal Hockey or Backgammon have ads?
Both Brutal Hockey and Backgammon show ads.

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