Comparison

PrefA vs Backgammon One

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

Head to head
About

PrefA

Experience classic and ordered Preferans card games on a journey with 33 levels. Compete against AI players with varying skill levels in this 10-card plain-trick game.

Highlights
  • Classic Preferans gameplay
  • Ordered Preferans (Bandit mode)
  • 33-level journey progression
  • AI opponents with varying skill
  • Bidding and trump suit mechanics
Features
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You are offered to take a journey through the routes Moscow - Petushki playing ordered or classic Preferans! The route is made up of 33 stops. Arrival at a certain station will signify the transition to the next level, where your coupe (table) will get filled up with new players. Each player has their own level of understanding of the game. Preference is a 10-card plain-trick game with bidding. A bidding process is used to decide which player declares the trump suit as well as the contract. Declarer's objective is to win the contracted number of tricks. The defenders' main objective is to prevent this. Players must follow suit if possible, else trump if possible. Bandit - This is ordered Preferans. Playing this feature, each player is required to play 6 spades, 6 clubs, 6 diamonds, 6 hearts, 7, 8, 9, 10, two all-passes and miser. All sixer games are started with the proclamation of the trump suit until the announcement of the buy-in. Games 7, 8, 9, 10 are announced until the opening of the buy-in, however, the trump suit is announced after.

About

Backgammon One

Experience a fair and engaging classic backgammon game with a focus on skill. Compete online, challenge an adaptive AI, and enjoy customizable boards. Optimized for long play sessions and battery efficiency.

Highlights
  • Fair QuantumRoll™ Randomizer
  • Online multiplayer with ranked matches
  • Adaptive AI opponent (DeepMind PvE)
  • Battery-saving CryoRender™ technology
  • Advanced dice statistics
  • Customizable boards and skins
Features
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Welcome to Backgammon One — classic short backgammon where your skill decides the outcome, not rigged dice. We guarantee 100% fairness with our QuantumRoll™ Randomizer and prolonged gaming sessions thanks to battery-saving CryoRender™ technology. Main features: Online Multiplayer & Social Features. Dive into the global arena! Compete in ranked matches and fight for your spot on the top players' leaderboard, or create private rooms to play with friends. Manage your friends list, socialize in the global lobby, and chat directly with your opponent in the game room during matches. QuantumRoll™ Randomizer. Experience an absolutely fair random. We guarantee 100% unpredictability for every roll. Doubt it? Use the built-in fairness check to verify the transparency of the algorithms. DeepMind PvE Integration. Challenge yourself against a sophisticated AI. This advanced integration provides a human-like opponent that adapts to your level, helping you hone your skills for future online battles. CryoRender™ Technology. Play longer without worrying about your battery. Our optimized rendering engine saves energy and keeps your device cool even during intense matches. Advanced dice statistics. Analyze your luck and tactics. Detailed statistics of rolled dice will show you the real picture of your performance over the long run. Changeable boards and personalization. Customize the game's look to fit your mood. Choose from a variety of unique skins and game boards with beautiful animations. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PrefA4 screens
Backgammon One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon One at 4.5 against PrefA's 2.8. Backgammon One also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 4). PrefA's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PrefA sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon One sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backgammon One holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon One has 29 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of PrefA's written reviews are positive against 50% of Backgammon One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrefA ships an update every 16 months, Backgammon One every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PrefA versus Backgammon One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrefABackgammon One
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.5 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings429 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFuzzex IncAAStudio s.r.o.

Customer experience

PrefA

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

Backgammon One

All ratings29 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PrefA

One-time2
  • 2000 coins for Preferans$0.99
  • PrefA$2.99
2 purchases

Backgammon One

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription (Yearly)7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is PrefA free?
PrefA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon One free?
Backgammon One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PrefA or Backgammon One?
Backgammon One is rated higher. PrefA averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Backgammon One averages 4.5 from 29 ratings.
Do PrefA or Backgammon One have ads?
Backgammon One shows ads; PrefA does not.
Which is updated more often, PrefA or Backgammon One?
PrefA ships an update every 16 months, and Backgammon One every 8 days. Most recently, PrefA was updated on September 29, 2026 and Backgammon One on October 9, 2026.

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