# Backgammon Plus vs Solitaire, Freecell & Spider

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Backgammon Plus at 4.7K against Solitaire, Freecell & Spider's 83. Backgammon Plus also leads on chart position (#189 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Solitaire, Freecell & Spider's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backgammon Plus sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire, Freecell & Spider 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 4.7 for Solitaire, Freecell & Spider. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Plus has 4.7K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Backgammon Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Solitaire, Freecell & Spider every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon Plus | Solitaire, Freecell & Spider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-plus-board-games/id1619948547/reviews) | **[4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-freecell-and-spider/id6764765081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 398 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) | [Faraj Ebrahimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130781534) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgammon Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Play the ancient dice and board game of backgammon against friends or AI. Race your checkers to the end, master strategy, and compete in daily challenges for rewards. Offers both online and offline play for a classic gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Play against AI or friends, Offline play available, Daily challenges and rewards, Learn to play backgammon, Customize dice and boards, Authentic game experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amazing Coin Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| Wheel Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Stack | $1.29 | one-time |
| Small Stack of Gems | $1.29 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| X5 Coin Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great Sale | $1.99 | 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 |
| Wheel Tier 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Stack X3 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Wheel Tier 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Great Value of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Road Coin Pack VOL.3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Stack of Chips | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Great Value | $7.49 | one-time |
| Big Treasure of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Great X3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Stack X3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Wheel Tier 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Tier 5 | $14.99 | 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


### Solitaire, Freecell & Spider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-freecell-and-spider/id6764765081)

Enjoy three classic card games offline: Klondike, FreeCell, and Spider. Features daily challenges, progress tracking, and customizable themes. Designed for a calm, polished gaming experience without any gambling elements.

**Highlights:** Klondike, FreeCell, and Spider games, Offline play, Daily Challenge mode, Progress tracking and achievements, Customizable themes and card designs, Smart hints and unlimited undo

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solitaire Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon Plus free?

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

### Is Solitaire, Freecell & Spider free?

Solitaire, Freecell & Spider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon Plus or Solitaire, Freecell & Spider?

Solitaire, Freecell & Spider is rated higher. Backgammon Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Solitaire, Freecell & Spider averages 4.7 from 83 ratings.

### Do Backgammon Plus or Solitaire, Freecell & Spider have ads?

Both Backgammon Plus and Solitaire, Freecell & Spider show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon Plus or Solitaire, Freecell & Spider?

Backgammon Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Solitaire, Freecell & Spider every 8 days. Most recently, Backgammon Plus was updated on October 28, 2026 and Solitaire, Freecell & Spider on October 28, 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.*