Comparison

Backgammon vs Backgammon Multiplayer

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

Head to head
About

Backgammon

Experience the classic board and dice game with multiple variations and play modes. Challenge yourself against AI or friends online, with helpful features like move assist and unlimited undos.

Highlights
  • Multiple game variations (Nackgammon, Old English, Acey Deucey)
  • Single player with adjustable AI difficulty
  • Online and Bluetooth multiplayer
  • Match play with Doubling and Crawford Rule
  • Move-Assist feature
  • Unlimited Undo in single-player
  • Extensive game statistics
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Challenge yourself in the deluxe board & dice game! Both the press and customers agree: Backgammon's got it in spades! __________________________________________ PRESS LOVE: Recommended by MacWorld Magazine as a Top Download for your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. “Backgammon Premium is the crème-de-la-crème ‘gammon’” 9 out of 10 stars from Appaddicts.com! Nominated for “Best Dice Game” in the Best App Ever Awards hosted by bestappever.com! __________________________________________ CUSTOMER LOVE: "Elegant and beautifully laid out. The play is terrific. I play a game every break I get. The fun just doesn't stop!" "This app is awesome!!! No problems and extremely fun." "Backgammon is a great game, simple and intriguing. This app does it justice. The AI is smart and sometimes infuriating. Five Stars!" __________________________________________ Play solo or live online against friends! Great for players who enjoy Gin Rummy, Spades, Cribbage, Blackjack, or Dominos. GREAT GAME VARIATIONS: Backgammon - The classic game you know and love Nackgammon - Changing the token setup requires players to get creative. Old English - A British favorite! No more than 5 checkers to a single point. Acey Deucey - Start in your own goal tray and work your way into your opponent's! WAYS TO PLAY: Single Player- Prove you're the King against Backgammon's Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulties! Online Multiplayer- Match against friends or strangers to prove your mastery! Peer to Peer- Play against your friends on their devices with no network required. __________________________________________ FEATURES: - Single Player Games (with Easy, Medium, Hard) - Match support! Play to 3, 5, 9 or 15 points with Doubling. Matches use the Crawford Rule - Four distinct board designs - Online and Bluetooth multiplayer - Move-Assist, highlights available moves - Unlimited “Undo” in single-player games - Extensive game statistics

About

Backgammon Multiplayer

Engage in classic backgammon strategy. Roll dice, move pieces, and aim to clear your chips from the board before your opponent. Master the blend of luck and strategic thinking to win.

Highlights
  • Dice rolling mechanics
  • Strategic chip movement
  • Objective to clear the board
  • Blend of luck and strategy
  • Multiplayer gameplay
Features
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Roll the dice and move your piece. The winner is the one who removes all of his chips from the board before the opponent. Be careful! It's not just luck. In the long term, strategy plays a more important role. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Backgammon4 screens
Backgammon Multiplayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backgammon at 65% against Backgammon Multiplayer's 0%. Backgammon also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (15K vs 4). Backgammon Multiplayer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon Multiplayer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backgammon holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon has 15K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Backgammon's written reviews are positive against 0% of Backgammon Multiplayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon ships an update every 5 months, Backgammon Multiplayer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Backgammon versus Backgammon Multiplayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammonBackgammon Multiplayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (15K ratings) — better1.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB28 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWildCard Classics IncCode This Lab srl

Customer experience

Backgammon

All ratings14,844 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews1,403 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative24.5%

Backgammon Multiplayer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Backgammon

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Pieces no longer hand on the bars on iPads or iPad minis
  • Doesn't work anymore with the last update of the iPhone
  • Game freezes after ads
  • Crashes every time I try to open it
  • Pieces become minuscule after ads

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow offline playing
  • Turn based option
  • Ability to review board before doubling
  • Ability to undo moves

Backgammon Multiplayer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Backgammon

One-time2
  • Christmas Theme$0.99
  • Acey Deucey$1.99
1 purchases

Backgammon Multiplayer

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Backgammon free?
Backgammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon Multiplayer free?
Backgammon Multiplayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon or Backgammon Multiplayer?
Backgammon is rated higher. Backgammon averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Backgammon Multiplayer averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Backgammon or Backgammon Multiplayer have ads?
Both Backgammon and Backgammon Multiplayer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon or Backgammon Multiplayer?
Backgammon ships an update every 5 months, and Backgammon Multiplayer every 2 months. Most recently, Backgammon was updated on September 23, 2026 and Backgammon Multiplayer on June 5, 2026.

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