Comparison

Backgammon+ vs Everybody Shogi

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

Head to head
About

Backgammon+

Experience the classic dice and board game with a simple interface and authentic atmosphere. Play against AI, a friend, or online players, with or without an internet connection. Features include a Doubling Cube and support for various board orientations.

Highlights
  • Play alone, with a friend, or online
  • Offline play supported
  • Simple and nice interface
  • Wooden board atmosphere
  • Vertical and horizontal orientation
  • Doubling cube with Crawford rule
Features
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It's just a well-known Backgammon game: everything you need to play and nothing more: • a simple and nice interface • play alone, with a friend or online • works offline without internet • wooden board and atmosphere • both vertical and horizontal board orientations are supported • the Doubling cube with the Crawford rule. The dice are thrown randomly and do not depend on who is playing, AI level and board conditions. -> WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT BACKGAMMON? Backgammon is one of the oldest board games, dating back about 5,000 years. Now the game is popular worldwide. Playing backgammon requires strategy, tactics and luck. With each roll of the dice, players choose from a variety of options to move the checkers, and must anticipate their opponents’ possible counter-moves. In one game, luck in rolling the dice can be critical, but in a series of games, skill is critical to win. -> HOW TO PLAY Each player has 15 checkers of a different color that move in opposite directions counting the points according to the numbers rolled by a pair of dice. The player first to get his checkers around, and then off the board, wins the game. --- We value your feedback. Send any questions or feedback to us at contact@adikus.com

About

Everybody Shogi

This app offers a fresh take on Japanese chess, making it accessible to beginners with puzzle-like stages and a friendly design. Players can enjoy daily challenges, collect unique pieces, and battle opponents worldwide. It's a fun and engaging way to learn and play strategy games.

Highlights
  • Puzzle-like stages
  • Daily challenges
  • Piece collection and customization
  • Real-time global battles
  • Guided tutorial for beginners
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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● “Even if you don't know the rules, you'll be hooked in no time!” Experience a casual yet deep, brand-new way to enjoy Shogi. ‘Everybody Shogi’ is a reimagined puzzle game based on Japan’s traditional board game, Shogi, designed to be accessible for everyone. Whether you're a total beginner, a casual player, or a strategy-loving expert, everyone can enjoy the game at their own pace. ● A Pop & Friendly Worldview Colorful visuals and intuitive controls create a refreshing design that breaks away from the “serious and stiff” image of traditional Shogi apps. From kids to adults, everyone can enjoy this exciting world that makes you want to move the pieces! ● Puzzle-like Stages to Play Every Day Story Mode starts with a guided tutorial and gradually teaches Shogi strategies through puzzle-style play. As difficulty ramps up, you’ll naturally develop strategic thinking! Daily Challenges offer bite-sized tasks that refresh every day—perfect for a quick brain workout. ● Collect Unique Pieces & Build Your Own Deck Unlock various piece designs and badges as you play. Customize your look and express your unique style! ● Real-Time Battles with Players Worldwide Match Mode lets you enjoy PvP with players across the globe. With support for 11 languages, connect through Shogi beyond language barriers. Aim for the top in rankings or just enjoy casual matches—your style, your way. ● Full of Features That Fuel Growth ・Build your own custom deck ・Earn badges through daily challenges ・Climb the ranks with wins ・The more you play, the more your skills grow, keeping you motivated. ● Optimized for Apple Arcade ・No ads, no in-app purchases — pure fun ・Seamless play across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro ・Compete with friends and track achievements via Game Center ● Recommended For: ・Curious about Shogi but unsure where to start ・Love puzzles and strategy games ・Want to connect with people worldwide ・Looking for short, smart, and fun gaming experiences Let your flashes of insight and clever strategies lead the way. Make your move with 'Everybody Shogi' and connect with the world!

Screenshots

Backgammon+4 screens
Everybody Shogi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Everybody Shogi at 4.6 against Backgammon+'s 4.3. Everybody Shogi also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 41%) and device support (6 vs 3). Backgammon+'s advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 320). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Everybody Shogi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon+ has 12K ratings behind it against 320, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Backgammon+'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Everybody Shogi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon+ ships an update every 2 months, Everybody Shogi monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Backgammon+ versus Everybody Shogi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon+Everybody Shogi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12K ratings)4.6 (320 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews57.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better320
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB345 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAdikusAltPlus Inc.

Customer experience

Backgammon+

All ratings11,661 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews820 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative45.0%

Everybody Shogi

All ratings320 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive57.4%
Neutral17.0%
Negative25.5%

User reviews

Backgammon+

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Attractive visuals
  • 🎮 Challenging AI
  • 🔍 Customizable options
  • 🎓 Helpful tutorials

Room to improve

  • 🎲 Dice rolls appear non-random
  • 🤖 AI is overly aggressive on higher difficulties
  • 🕰️ Slow online matchmaking
  • 🔄 Sync issues between devices
  • 🔇 No option to disable music

Everybody Shogi

From 320 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and simple story
  • 🤓 Interesting way to learn the game
  • 💡 Helps build strategic thinking for beginners

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Difficult and infuriating events/missions
  • 🕰️ Slow animations and unskippable
  • 🤔 Inconsistent instructions and terminology

Bugs and requests

Backgammon+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes when receiving notifications
  • Incorrect scoring in some matches
  • Inability to make legal moves at times

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to choose dice roll order
  • Replay functionality
  • Online leaderboards and rankings
  • Adjustable game speed
  • More board and piece customization options

Everybody Shogi

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Some missions/events feel impossible to complete
  • Unclear criteria for 3-star ratings

Requested features

3 requests
  • English mode with piece names instead of Kanji
  • Ability to review captured piece movements
  • Option for 2-player on the same device

In-app purchases

None

Backgammon+

No in-app purchases

None

Everybody Shogi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backgammon+ free?
Backgammon+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Everybody Shogi free?
Everybody Shogi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon+ or Everybody Shogi?
Everybody Shogi is rated higher. Backgammon+ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Everybody Shogi averages 4.6 from 320 ratings.
Do Backgammon+ or Everybody Shogi have ads?
Neither Backgammon+ nor Everybody Shogi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon+ or Everybody Shogi?
Backgammon+ ships an update every 2 months, and Everybody Shogi monthly. Most recently, Backgammon+ was updated on September 28, 2026 and Everybody Shogi on September 29, 2026.

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