Comparison

Backgammon Online vs Blockslam

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

Head to head
About

Backgammon Online

Experience classic backgammon with a modern twist. Play against real players online, practice against AI, or challenge friends locally. Explore unique boards, climb leaderboards, and customize your gameplay.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer matches
  • Offline AI practice mode
  • Local play with friends
  • 12 unique board designs
  • Rankings and competitions
  • Customizable avatars and checkers
  • Random dice rolls
Features
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Play Backgammon Online instantly — challenge real players, unlock new boards, collect daily rewards, and enjoy classic backgammon in a modern mobile format. Backgammon Online brings the timeless board game to your iPhone and iPad with quick online matches, smooth gameplay, beautiful boards, and simple controls. Play when you have a few minutes, compete with players worldwide, or practice offline against AI. Key features: • Online multiplayer Play backgammon in real-time matches and test your strategy against other players. • Play with friends Enjoy a local game on one device or invite a friend for a match. • Offline mode Practice your moves and improve your skills against AI anytime. • New boards to unlock Progress through the game and open beautifully designed boards with different styles and themes. • Daily rewards Collect coins, bonuses, and special rewards every day. • Mini games and prizes Try the wheel of fortune and get extra rewards for your next match. • Rankings and competition Climb daily, weekly, and all-time leaderboards and prove your skill. • Avatars and customization Choose avatars and checker styles to make the game feel yours. • Fair dice rolls Every roll is random, so each match depends on strategy, timing, and a bit of luck. Whether you are new to backgammon or already know the game well, Backgammon Online gives you a fast and easy way to play classic backgammon anywhere. Download Backgammon Online and start your next match today.

About

Blockslam

Features
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Blockslam is a block puzzle built for people who love the genre but are tired of the ads. Drag pieces from your hand onto the board, fill complete rows and columns to clear them, and stack up combos for massive scores. Easy to learn, endlessly replayable — and never once interrupted by an advertisement. NO ADS. NO IN-APP PURCHASES. NO TRACKING. Blockslam has zero ads, zero paywalls, and collects zero data. It doesn't even connect to the internet. Just the game, the way it should be. FIVE BOARD SIZES Play the classic 8×8, or change the challenge entirely with Tiny 6×6, Small 7×7, Big 9×9, and Huge 10×10 — each with its own high score. CHASE COMBOS Clear lines on back-to-back moves to build streaks and watch your score multiply. The scoring is tuned to feel just right. UNLOCK AS YOU CLIMB Earn new color palettes and board skins by pushing your Classic high score higher — from your first thousand points to serious milestones. EARN ACHIEVEMENTS A full set of tiered achievements tracks your best combos, lines cleared, board clears, and more. MAKE IT YOURS Custom mode lets you pick the board size and toggle exactly which pieces appear — a relaxed sandbox, your rules. BUILT RIGHT • One free revive per run when you get stuck • Satisfying crush animations, particle effects, and haptics • Run history and personal stats • Native, lightweight, and built entirely with Apple frameworks Whether you've got thirty seconds or thirty minutes, Blockslam is the calm, satisfying, ad-free block puzzle that's always ready when you are.

Screenshots

Backgammon Online4 screens
Blockslam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blockslam at none against Backgammon Online's 27. Blockslam also leads on ads (none vs shown). Backgammon Online's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). 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. Backgammon Online sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Blockslam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Backgammon Online versus Blockslam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon OnlineBlockslam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (140 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings140 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton IliukhinMatthew Demers

Bugs and requests

Backgammon Online

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes during play
  • Pieces not moving as expected
  • Incorrect dice rolls or move validation
  • Opponent timeouts and connection issues
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add doubling cube functionality
  • Implement a scorecard feature
  • Improve customization options for boards, pieces, and avatars
  • Enhance the online matchmaking system
  • Introduce a friends/social feature to play with contacts

Blockslam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

27 purchases

Backgammon Online

One-time27
  • Donat$0.29
  • 3K Backgammon Empire Coins$0.99
  • Donat$1.99
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  • 5 Backgammon Empire Gems$2.99
  • 10K Backgammon Empire Coins$2.99
  • Seasonal Avatar Pack$3.99
  • Backgammon Empire Set 1 Discount$4.99
  • 10 Backgammon Empire Gems Pack$5.49
  • 25K Backgammon Empire Coins$5.99
  • Reaction Unlock Pack$6.99
  • 15 Backgammon Empire Gems Pack$7.99
  • Donat$7.99
  • Unique avatars pack$9.99
  • Backgammon Empire Set 1$9.99
  • Ad-Free Upgrade Pack$9.99
  • 50K Backgammon Empire Coins$10.99
  • 30 Backgammon Empire Gems Pack$14.99
  • 50 Backgammon Empire Gems Pack$23.99
  • Backgammon Empire Set 2$23.99
  • 150K Backgammon Empire Coins$27.99
  • 100 Backgammon Empire Gems$45.99
  • Backgammon Empire Set 3$47.99
  • 150 Backgammon Empire Gems$64.99
  • 500K Backgammon Empire Coins$69.99
  • 300 Backgammon Empire Gems$119.99
  • 2.5M Backgammon Empire Coins$129.99
  • Backgammon Empire Set 4$139.99
None

Blockslam

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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