# Upope vs Backgammon GG

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Upope at 100% against Backgammon GG's 36%. Upope also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Backgammon GG's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upope sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Backgammon GG sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Upope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon GG has 97 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Upope's written reviews are positive against 36% of Backgammon GG's.

Upope ships an update monthly, Backgammon GG every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upope | Backgammon GG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upope/id1480242089/reviews)** | [4.4 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-gg-play-online/id1516017163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 36.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mobsmile Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438857627) | [Gany Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485869075) |

## What reviewers say

### Upope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upope/id1480242089)

Engage in real-time rock-paper-scissors battles with nearby players. Utilize bluffs to gain an advantage and climb the local leaderboards. Connect with other players through chat to make friends or initiate new challenges.

**Highlights:** Real-time rock-paper-scissors gameplay, Bluffing mechanics for strategic advantage, Local leaderboards, In-app chat for communication, Friend making and challenging features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| 12 Months | $20.49 | per year |


### Backgammon GG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-gg-play-online/id1516017163)

Compete against players worldwide in this classic two-player board game. Enjoy various setups, tournaments, and a doubling cube mode. Personalize your experience with different boards and dice, and chat with opponents.

**Highlights:** Online 2 Player Multiplayer, Backgammon Tournaments, Global and Local Boards, Play with Friends, Doubling Cube Mode, Personalization Options, Chatting Feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Token | $0.99 | one-time |
| Acemi Ozel Paketi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Moneybox Token | $1.99 | one-time |
| Continue Tournament Token | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack x3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack x10 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Monthly VIP Membership | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upope free?

Upope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backgammon GG free?

Backgammon GG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Upope or Backgammon GG?

Upope is rated higher. Upope averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Backgammon GG averages 4.4 from 97 ratings.

### Do Upope or Backgammon GG have ads?

Backgammon GG shows ads; Upope does not.

### Which is updated more often, Upope or Backgammon GG?

Upope ships an update monthly, and Backgammon GG every 6 weeks. Most recently, Upope was updated on June 2, 2026 and Backgammon GG on September 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*