Comparison

Shadow Dice vs Backgammon

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

Head to head

backgammon for 2 players

Free

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★ 4.1197 ratingsView app →

About

Shadow Dice

Features

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Shadow Dice is designed to be used with Shadowrun and is compatible with Glitches and the "Rule of Six" (for both single reps and multiples). Features: - Simple interface - Quick and easy selection of the number of dice to roll - Registration of rolls.

About

Backgammon

Enjoy a classic backgammon experience with realistic graphics. Play against friends, family, or a single opponent in this timeless board game.

Highlights

Classic backgammon gameplay
Single player mode
Two player mode
Realistic graphics
Family-friendly fun

Features

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Classic backgammon game for 1 or 2 players, combining simplicity and realistic graphics. Thanks to our backgammon, you will have a good time playing with your whole family and friends.

Screenshots

Shadow Dice3 screens

Backgammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

Shadow Dice and Backgammon are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadow Dice ships an update every 10 months, Backgammon every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

Shadow Dice versus Backgammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Shadow Dice	Backgammon
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.1 (197 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	197 — better
Update frequency	Every 10 months — better	Every 11 months
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Ad-supported
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	74 MB	88 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Carlos Vlchez Domnguez	Sergei Shendrikov

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Dice

No in-app purchases

None

Backgammon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow Dice free?

Shadow Dice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Backgammon free?

Backgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Shadow Dice or Backgammon have ads?

Both Shadow Dice and Backgammon show ads.

Which is updated more often, Shadow Dice or Backgammon?

Shadow Dice ships an update every 10 months, and Backgammon every 11 months. Most recently, Shadow Dice was updated on October 11, 2026 and Backgammon on October 13, 2026.