# Backgammon vs Hardwood Backgammon Pro

The clearest difference is price: Backgammon at Free against Hardwood Backgammon Pro's $0.99. Backgammon also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 15) and review sentiment (65% vs 57%). Hardwood Backgammon Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On in-app purchases, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Backgammon is free to download; Hardwood Backgammon Pro costs $0.99 up front. Backgammon sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Hardwood Backgammon Pro sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hardwood Backgammon Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon has 15K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Backgammon's written reviews are positive against 57% of Hardwood Backgammon Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Backgammon ships an update every 5 months, Hardwood Backgammon Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon | Hardwood Backgammon Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-classic-dice-game/id299466486/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-backgammon-pro/id511373003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **65.3% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 123 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [Silver Creek Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/493710735) |

## 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


### Hardwood Backgammon Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-backgammon-pro/id511373003)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Experience the classic board game with a modern twist. Play against AI or players worldwide with customizable boards, dice, and checkers. Enjoy achievements and immersive environments for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Single player vs. AI, Online multiplayer, 2 player local mode, Full match play with doubling cube, Customizable boards, dice, and checkers, Achievements

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Membership | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 Month Plus Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Pack of 80 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 165 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 425 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Plus Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 865 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1800 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Plus Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Plus Membership | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon free?

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

### Is Hardwood Backgammon Pro free?

Hardwood Backgammon Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon or Hardwood Backgammon Pro?

Hardwood Backgammon Pro is rated higher. Backgammon averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Hardwood Backgammon Pro averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Backgammon or Hardwood Backgammon Pro have ads?

Backgammon shows ads; Hardwood Backgammon Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon or Hardwood Backgammon Pro?

Backgammon ships an update every 5 months, and Hardwood Backgammon Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Backgammon was updated on September 29, 2026 and Hardwood Backgammon Pro on September 9, 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.*