# Backgammon vs Spades Plus

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spades Plus at every 9 days against Backgammon's every 5 months. Spades Plus also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (187K vs 15K). Backgammon's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 41%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backgammon sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Spades Plus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spades Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spades Plus has 187K ratings behind it against 15K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Backgammon's written reviews are positive against 41% of Spades Plus'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, Spades Plus every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon | Spades Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-classic-dice-game/id299466486/reviews) | **[4.7 (187K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-plus-card-game/id834185106/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15K | **187K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.2% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 123 MB | 494 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) |

## 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


### Spades Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-plus-card-game/id834185106)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Family, #28 Top Free · Family, #46 Top Grossing · Card, #80 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

Play the popular trick-taking card game with millions of players worldwide. Enjoy various game modes, tournaments, and social features. Customize your game and compete for prizes.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes (Classic, Solo, Mirror, Whiz), Online multiplayer with millions of players, Tournaments and challenges, Customizable tables and game rules, Free coins and daily bonuses, Social features with friends and chat, Seasonal competitions for new decks

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Feature Batch | $0.49 | one-time |
| 35,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 160,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 280.000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 280,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20 Cash | $5.99 | one-time |
| 600.000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 600,000 Coins | $10.99 | one-time |
| 45 Cash | $10.99 | one-time |
| 1,500,000 Coins | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive
- 🚀 Fun to play
- 🚀 Excellent game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rigged algorithm
- 🐛 Unfair hands
- 🐛 Cheaters and bots
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Coins disappearing after games
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Incorrect score and win/loss tracking
- Unresponsive or delayed app functionality

**Requested features**

- Randomize card dealing
- Improve matchmaking and pairing
- Implement better anti-cheat measures
- Enhance chat moderation and reporting
- Add practice mode without coins


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon free?

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

### Is Spades Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon or Spades Plus?

Spades Plus is rated higher. Backgammon averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Spades Plus averages 4.7 from 187K ratings.

### Do Backgammon or Spades Plus have ads?

Both Backgammon and Spades Plus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon or Spades Plus?

Backgammon ships an update every 5 months, and Spades Plus every 9 days. Most recently, Backgammon was updated on November 12, 2026 and Spades Plus on November 12, 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.*