Comparison

Backgammon vs Game Trio

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

Game Trio

Features
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Games Trio is a playful mini-game collection designed for short, satisfying sessions. You can explore different game modes, complete levels, collect coins, and unlock new content over time. Highlights Multiple mini games in one app Easy to start, gradually more challenging Earn coins and unlock levels Colorful, kid-friendly visuals and simple controls Optional “Remove Ads” purchase Notes No account required. Some features may use ads unless you choose the ad-free option.

Screenshots

Backgammon4 screens
Game Trio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Game Trio at daily against Backgammon's every 5 months. Game Trio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Backgammon sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Game Trio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon ships an update every 5 months, Game Trio daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Backgammon versus Game Trio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammonGame Trio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (15K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWildCard Classics IncKursat Taskin

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

Game Trio

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

Game Trio

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Backgammon free?
Backgammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Game Trio free?
Game Trio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backgammon or Game Trio have ads?
Both Backgammon and Game Trio show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon or Game Trio?
Backgammon ships an update every 5 months, and Game Trio daily. Most recently, Backgammon was updated on October 15, 2026 and Game Trio on October 5, 2026.

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