# FreeCell vs True Backgammon

The clearest difference is rating: FreeCell at 4.8 against True Backgammon's 4.3. FreeCell also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 48%) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). True Backgammon's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

FreeCell costs $4.99 and True Backgammon $3.99 up front. True Backgammon sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. FreeCell asks for nothing beyond the download.

FreeCell holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FreeCell has 22K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of FreeCell's written reviews are positive against 48% of True Backgammon's.

FreeCell ships an update every 6 months, True Backgammon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FreeCell | True Backgammon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freecell/id284862767/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-backgammon/id364593496/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | **83.2% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #46 | **#39** |
| Size | 223 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) | [CompuLab, Markus Gömmel](https://appshunter.io/developer/295302259) |

## What reviewers say

### FreeCell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freecell/id284862767)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Casino, #189 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Experience a classic card game with a fresh twist. Tackle daily challenges, earn rewards, and enjoy strategic gameplay with helpful tools. This version offers an ad-free experience for uninterrupted fun.

**Highlights:** Goal Progression, Ad-free play, Highlight Movable Cards, Step-by-step tutorial, Random games, Unlimited undo, Hints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Smooth design
- 🎯 Daily challenges
- ⏱️ Ability to track records and scores
- 💰 Worth the paid version to remove ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty tracking progress across devices
- 🔧 Issues with cookie/privacy settings
- 🎨 Dislike for new visual design changes
- 🔕 Inability to disable daily goals and animations

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when moving cards
- Crashing issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Option to revert to previous version's design
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- Difficulty indicator for game levels
- More customization options


### True Backgammon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-backgammon/id364593496)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Casino (US App Store)

Engage in classic backgammon against challenging computer opponents or human players online. Customize your game with various board designs and difficulty levels. Connect with friends for local or online matches.

**Highlights:** Play against computer or humans, Three difficulty levels, Modern and ornate board designs, In-app purchase for world-class AI, Local and online multiplayer, Voice chat with opponents, Optimized for iOS

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Playboard Orient 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Neon 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Neon 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Orient 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Orient 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Leather | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Neon 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orient Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| BGBlitz Tutor | $1.99 | one-time |
| BGBlitz Gameplay Engine | $3.99 | one-time |
| BGBlitz Package | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 📊 Helpful tutor and analysis features
- 🎨 Attractive and intuitive interface
- 🕹️ Realistic backgammon experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Dice rolls perceived as biased towards the computer
- 🤖 Computer opponent seen as too lucky or advantaged
- 🧠 Difficulty level imbalance (too easy or too hard)
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Dice not registering correctly
- Game freezing or becoming unresponsive
- Issues with the human-computer move synchronization

**Requested features**

- Ability to play against other human players online
- More customization options for the board and pieces
- Detailed player statistics and progress tracking
- Improved doubling cube functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FreeCell free?

FreeCell costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is True Backgammon free?

True Backgammon costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FreeCell or True Backgammon?

FreeCell is rated higher. FreeCell averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while True Backgammon averages 4.3 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do FreeCell or True Backgammon have ads?

Neither FreeCell nor True Backgammon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FreeCell or True Backgammon?

FreeCell ships an update every 6 months, and True Backgammon fortnightly. Most recently, FreeCell was updated on October 13, 2026 and True Backgammon on October 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, FreeCell or True Backgammon?

FreeCell currently peaks at #46 in the App Store charts, and True Backgammon at #39. 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.*