Comparison

Okey vs Backgammon Eye

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

Head to head
About

Okey

This app offers a digital version of a popular board game played with numbered tiles. Compete against AI opponents to be the first to arrange your tiles into sets and runs. Enjoy a simple interface and detailed in-game rules.

Highlights
  • AI opponents
  • Tile-based gameplay
  • Set and run formation
  • Detailed rules and illustrations
  • Simple interface
  • Attractive game view
Features
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Okey is a board game similar to Rummikub. The game is played by four players, so other three players are managed by AI. Okey is played with a set of numbered tiles with four different colors. During the game each player has a hand of 14 tiles. On each turn a player draws one tile and then discards one tile. The object of the game is to be the first to form a hand that consists entirely of sets (equal numbered tiles) and runs (consecutive tiles of the same color). Detailed help with rules and illustrations is included. Enjoy simple interface and attractive game view! ***** OkeyOnline - a free multiplayer version of the game is also available in the AppStore. *****

About

Backgammon Eye

This app uses AI to analyze your backgammon board from a photo, suggesting optimal moves with visual overlays. It's designed to help players of all levels improve their strategy and learn from each game.

Highlights
  • AI-powered move suggestions
  • Real-time photo recognition
  • Visual overlay of optimal moves
  • Pip count analysis
  • Export XGID positions
  • Learn-by-playing feature
Features
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Master Backgammon in Real Time – With the Power of AI Gammon Eye is your personal backgammon coach, right in your pocket. Simply take a photo of your board while playing, and Gammon Eye instantly analyzes the position, showing you the best possible moves overlaid on your image – like augmented reality for backgammon. Whether you're a seasoned player looking to optimize every decision or a beginner eager to learn the right strategy, Gammon Eye is the smartest way to improve your game. Features: • AI-powered move suggestions, right on your board * Export your XGID position so you can analyze moves on your computer • Instant photo recognition of real backgammon positions * Pip count analysis • Visual overlay of optimal and alternative moves • Learn-by-playing: understand the why behind each decision • Designed for both casual players and professionals Gammon Eye uses advanced neural networks trained on expert-level play to bring you world-class analysis in seconds. It’s like having a grandmaster by your side – anytime, anywhere. Make smarter moves. Learn faster. Win more. To speed up processing of the board, consider supporting us by purchasing tokens for priority handling. Install now and bring the power of AI to your backgammon game.

Screenshots

Okey3 screens
Backgammon Eye1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Backgammon Eye at Free against Okey's $0.99. Backgammon Eye also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Okey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On ads 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

Backgammon Eye is free to download; Okey costs $0.99 up front. Backgammon Eye sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Okey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backgammon Eye holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Okey has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Okey ships an update every 5 months, Backgammon Eye every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Okey versus Backgammon Eye: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOkeyBackgammon Eye
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB225 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAdikusBrodek

Customer experience

Okey

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.6%

Backgammon Eye

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Okey

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Backgammon and Okey freezing during gameplay
  • Game crashes on launch for some users
  • Tiles jump or are not recognized in certain positions
  • Cannot discard final tile to win in some situations
  • Indicator piece scoring inconsistency (2 points vs 1 point)
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  • Sequences like 12, 13, 1 or 13, 1, 2 not accepted
  • Cannot finish on doubles in some cases
  • Indicator tile not available when needed
  • Double Okey cannot be played in certain situations
  • Red and black Okey scoring issues

Requested features

10 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode with real players
  • Win/loss record tracking and statistics
  • Different game mode variations with alternate rules
  • Additional tile color options (pink, purple, etc.)
  • Better tile movement mechanics (touch and drop)
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  • Ability to finish games when winner is obvious
  • Support for different regional rule variations
  • Improved rules explanation and help screens
  • Theme customization options
  • Ability to play with friends locally

Backgammon Eye

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Okey

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Backgammon Eye

One-time1
  • 500 Tokens$9.99

Questions

Is Okey free?
Okey costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon Eye free?
Backgammon Eye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Okey or Backgammon Eye?
Backgammon Eye is rated higher. Okey averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Backgammon Eye averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Okey or Backgammon Eye have ads?
Neither Okey nor Backgammon Eye shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Okey or Backgammon Eye?
Okey ships an update every 5 months, and Backgammon Eye every 3 weeks. Most recently, Okey was updated on October 11, 2026 and Backgammon Eye on September 28, 2026.

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