# Backgammon vs FriendGammon

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon at 4.4 against FriendGammon's 3.8. Backgammon also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 70) and review sentiment (65% vs 53%). FriendGammon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backgammon sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and FriendGammon sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backgammon holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon has 15K ratings behind it against 70, 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 53% of FriendGammon's.

Backgammon ships an update every 5 months, FriendGammon every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon | FriendGammon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-classic-dice-game/id299466486/reviews)** | [3.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendgammon/id1470399365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | **65.2% of reviews** | 52.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [Kiss My Art LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547296175) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgammon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-classic-dice-game/id299466486)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Christmas Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Acey Deucey | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Refresher
- 👍 Bugs worked out
- 👍 Love this game!
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Great way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads in middle of game
- 🔍 Ads doubled in one month
- 🔍 Too many ads interrupt the game
- 🔍 Ads During Play
- 🔍 Ads every three moves

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Allow offline playing
- Turn based option
- Ability to review board before doubling
- Ability to undo moves


### FriendGammon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendgammon/id1470399365)

Play turn-based backgammon with friends or practice against an expert AI. Track scores, chat during games, and climb the ranks in competitive leagues. Customize your game with unique board designs.

**Highlights:** Play friends via contacts or username, Turn-based gameplay, In-game chat, Play against expert AI, Game review and move analysis, Elo rating system and leagues, Customizable board designs

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium subscription (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription (yearly) | $50.00 | per year |
| Costa-Rica | $4.99 | one-time |
| NYC | $4.99 | one-time |
| Los Angeles | $4.99 | one-time |
| $5 One Time Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| $10 One Time Donation | $9.99 | one-time |
| $20 One Time Donation | $19.99 | one-time |
| $50 One Time Donation | $49.99 | one-time |
| $100 One Time Donation | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon free?

Backgammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FriendGammon free?

FriendGammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon or FriendGammon?

Backgammon is rated higher. Backgammon averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while FriendGammon averages 3.8 from 70 ratings.

### Do Backgammon or FriendGammon have ads?

Backgammon shows ads; FriendGammon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon or FriendGammon?

Backgammon ships an update every 5 months, and FriendGammon every 6 days. Most recently, Backgammon was updated on November 12, 2026 and FriendGammon on November 11, 2026.

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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.*