# Backgammon Plus vs Backgammon

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Backgammon at 85K against Backgammon Plus's 4.7K. Backgammon Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backgammon Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Backgammon Plus against 4.5 for Backgammon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon has 85K ratings behind it against 4.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 18% and 18% positive.

Backgammon Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Backgammon every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon Plus | Backgammon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-plus-board-games/id1619948547/reviews)** | [4.5 (85K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-board-games/id6443484197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K | **85K** |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **17.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | #163 |
| Size | 412 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgammon Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-plus-board-games/id1619948547)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Experience the classic dice and board game online or with friends. Hone your skills against others, complete daily challenges for rewards, and enjoy an authentic backgammon experience with customizable designs. Play offline or connect via Facebook to share progress.

**Highlights:** Play solo or against friends, Daily challenges and rewards, Offline play available, Customizable dice and boards, Authentic game feel, Facebook integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Stack | $1.29 | one-time |
| Small Stack of Gems | $1.29 | one-time |
| Small Stack of Chips | $2.49 | one-time |
| Medium Stack of Gems | $2.49 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank VOL.2 | $2.49 | one-time |
| Medium Great Value of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Treasure of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Great X3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Stack X3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mega Wheel Tier 5 Multiplier 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Rigged dice rolls
- 🤖 Suspicious bot-like opponents
- 💰 Aggressive monetization
- 🔍 Lack of transparency
- 🤬 Frustrating gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections during gameplay
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose opponents
- Option to play offline
- Fair and random dice rolls


### Backgammon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-board-games/id6443484197)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Experience a classic two-player board game on your device. This logic puzzle involves rolling dice and strategically moving checkers across a board to remove them. It's designed to exercise your mind and provide a fun way to relax.

**Highlights:** Classic backgammon gameplay, Logic puzzle for two players, Dice rolling and checker movement, Brain training and relaxation, Intuitive design

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Clean interface
- 🚀 Quick gameplay
- 🎮 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unfair dice rolls
- 🤖 AI plays too conservatively
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔧 Glitchy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Doubling cube blocks board view
- Incorrect bearing off rules

**Requested features**

- Additional difficulty settings
- Multiplayer mode
- Customizable board colors
- Game statistics tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon Plus free?

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

### Is Backgammon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon Plus or Backgammon?

Backgammon Plus is rated higher. Backgammon Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Backgammon averages 4.5 from 85K ratings.

### Do Backgammon Plus or Backgammon have ads?

Both Backgammon Plus and Backgammon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon Plus or Backgammon?

Backgammon Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Backgammon every 2 months. Most recently, Backgammon Plus was updated on November 12, 2026 and Backgammon on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Backgammon Plus or Backgammon?

Backgammon Plus currently peaks at #153 in the App Store charts, and Backgammon at #163. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*