Backgammon HD vs BackgammonRivals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backgammon HD
Experience a classic two-player board game of strategy and luck. Play offline against AI or a friend, with realistic dice rolls and smooth animations. Offers multiple game variations and language support.
- Offline play
- Play against AI
- Local multiplayer
- Realistic dice probabilities
- Smooth animations
- Multiple languages
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Known for its many variations, backgammon is one of the oldest two-player board games in the world. Backgammon is a game of strategy and luck (dice rolling). Every time players roll the dice; they must decide how to move their pieces and anticipate their opponent's countermoves. FEATURES - Real dice probabilities with zero manipulation. - Simple UI with smooth animations and fun sound effects. - Offline play. No internet required. - Play against a friend on the same device. - Play against our Smart AI with two different difficulties. - Several avatars to choose from. - Optional auto dice rolling and auto collecting pieces. - Undo moves. - Supports four languages: Arabic, Turkish, English, and German. - Online ranking system to compete with other players. - No banner ads!
BackgammonRivals
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Backgammon Rivals brings the timeless strategy game to iPhone with a modern interface, beautiful board themes and online multiplayer through Game Center. Play the way you like: * Online matches with Game Center * Challenge AI opponents with multiple difficulty levels * Local Pass & Play mode * Smooth checker movement and intuitive controls * Multiple premium board themes * Automatic game saving and resume * English and Polish language support Customize your experience: * Choose your favorite board theme * Personalize your player profile * Unlock premium themes * Remove ads permanently with a one-time purchase Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, Backgammon Rivals offers fast, enjoyable matches with a clean design and polished gameplay. Download today and challenge players from around the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BackgammonRivals at every 4 days against Backgammon HD's monthly. Backgammon HD's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Backgammon HD ships an update monthly, BackgammonRivals every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backgammon HD | BackgammonRivals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alper Mobile Software Limited | DAWID DOMINIK NOWAK |
In-app purchases
Backgammon HD
No in-app purchases
BackgammonRivals
No in-app purchases
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