# Backgammon vs Backgammon by Staple Games

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgammon by Staple Games at none against Backgammon's 2. Backgammon by Staple Games also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Backgammon's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 47%) and ratings volume (15K vs 2.5K). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backgammon sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Backgammon by Staple Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backgammon by Staple Games 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 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Backgammon's written reviews are positive against 47% of Backgammon by Staple Games'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, Backgammon by Staple Games every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon | Backgammon by Staple Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-classic-dice-game/id299466486/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-by-staple-games/id6451217307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **65.4% of reviews** | 47.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 123 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) |

## 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


### Backgammon by Staple Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-by-staple-games/id6451217307)

Experience the classic game of Backgammon with a focus on simplicity and pure enjoyment. This app offers clean graphics and intuitive controls for an undistracted gameplay experience. It's designed for players who appreciate the core mechanics of the game.

**Highlights:** Pure Backgammon gameplay, Simple and classic design, Easy-to-use controls, Clean graphics, No distractions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Simple and good design
- 🎨 Great art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Dice rolls seem unfair
- 👎 User-unfriendly interface
- 🎨 Hard to see game pieces
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect move counting
- Game gets stuck on ads

**Requested features**

- Add doubling cube feature
- Improve AI difficulty settings
- Add undo/cancel button
- Provide rules and procedures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon free?

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

### Is Backgammon by Staple Games free?

Backgammon by Staple Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon or Backgammon by Staple Games?

Backgammon by Staple Games is rated higher. Backgammon averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Backgammon by Staple Games averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Backgammon or Backgammon by Staple Games have ads?

Both Backgammon and Backgammon by Staple Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon or Backgammon by Staple Games?

Backgammon ships an update every 5 months, and Backgammon by Staple Games every 3 months. Most recently, Backgammon was updated on September 25, 2026 and Backgammon by Staple Games on September 26, 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.*