Comparison

FamGames vs Backgammon Rocks

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

Head to head
About

FamGames

Engage in classic board games like chess, backgammon, and Sudoku. Connect with friends online for matches, including audio and video chat, and participate in tournaments. Earn and redeem coins for gifts.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer games
  • Audio and video chat
  • Tournament creation
  • Gift rewards
  • Coin redemption
Features
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Play chess, Backgammon, Sudoku, Connect four ,Backgammon play online with friends inc audio, play online with friends inc audio &video , makes tournament, Win Gifts ,Redeem coins

About

Backgammon Rocks

Features
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Your next game of backgammon is one roll away. Backgammon Rocks brings the classic board game to your iPhone, with four ways to find your next opponent. PLAY YOUR WAY - Online: join matchmaking and play against another player. - With friends: create a private game and share an invitation. - Against computer: practice your checker play and try different strategies against a computer opponent. - On one iPhone: take turns and enjoy a game together on the same device. EVERY MOVE COUNTS Race your fifteen checkers home, build blocking points, hit exposed blots, and find the right moment to bear off. Classic backgammon rules include doubles, bar entry, gammons, and backgammons. MAKE THE CUBE PART OF YOUR STRATEGY Offer a double, decide whether to take or pass, and use cube ownership to add another layer to the game. Whether you are returning to a familiar favorite or getting to know the board, choose a mode and start your next game. Online play requires an internet connection. Questions or feedback? Contact support@backgammon.rocks.

Screenshots

FamGames4 screens
Backgammon Rocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgammon Rocks at none against FamGames's 5. FamGames's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support 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. FamGames sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Backgammon Rocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FamGames versus Backgammon Rocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFamGamesBackgammon Rocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB141 MB
Age rating4++12
Developerfam informatics FZCOStanislav Bozhko

In-app purchases

5 purchases

FamGames

One-time5
  • 350 Coins$4.99
  • 750 coins$9.99
  • 1900 coins from FamGames$24.99
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  • 4200 coins$49.99
  • 9000 coins from famgames$99.99
None

Backgammon Rocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FamGames free?
FamGames is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon Rocks free?
Backgammon Rocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FamGames or Backgammon Rocks have ads?
Backgammon Rocks shows ads; FamGames does not.

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