# Backgammon Premium vs Backgammon NJ HD

The clearest difference is ads: Backgammon NJ HD at none against Backgammon Premium's shown. Backgammon Premium's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $7.99) and review sentiment (78% vs 56%). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Backgammon Premium costs $2.99 and Backgammon NJ HD $7.99 up front. Backgammon Premium sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon NJ HD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Backgammon Premium against 4.5 for Backgammon NJ HD. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.6K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Backgammon Premium's written reviews are positive against 56% of Backgammon NJ HD's.

Backgammon Premium ships an update every 2 months, Backgammon NJ HD every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon Premium | Backgammon NJ HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-premium/id299466740/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-nj-hd/id371380665/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 55.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | #141 |
| Size | 129 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [Jimmy Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/328168562) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgammon Premium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-premium/id299466740)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Paid · Casino, #125 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Experience the classic board game with a modern twist. Play against friends or strangers worldwide, test your skills against AI, and track your progress with detailed statistics. Enjoy multiple game variations and visually appealing board designs.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer via Game Center, Background match-making, Single-player vs AI (Easy, Medium, Hard), Match play with Doubling and Crawford Rule, Move-assist and unlimited undo, Extensive game statistics, Multiple board designs and game variations

**In-app purchases (2)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and challenging game
- 📱 Great on-the-go game
- 👍 Well-made and enjoyable
- 🕹️ Classic game with good implementation
- 🧠 Helps improve skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Computer gets too many favorable dice rolls
- 🤖 Computer plays too aggressively at higher difficulties
- 🔍 Pieces don't align properly on newer devices
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches in recent updates
- 🤔 Lack of customization and settings

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces don't line up with board on iPad Pro
- Game freezes and crashes on newer iOS versions
- Opponent can quit mid-game without penalty

**Requested features**

- Add pass-and-play mode for local multiplayer
- Improve dice roll randomness and fairness
- Optimize game for latest devices and OS versions
- Provide more board and piece customization options
- Implement an undo/redo feature


### Backgammon NJ HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-nj-hd/id371380665)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Play backgammon against a powerful AI, a friend on the same device, or players worldwide. Improve your skills with tutor mode and detailed analysis. Offers customizable options and supports all iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Neural network AI, Online multiplayer (real-time & turn-based), 2-player mode on one device, Tutor Mode & Hints, Customizable board and checkers, Match play and single games, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Analysis Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Online VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Power User | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent backgammon app
- 🧠 Challenging AI opponent
- 🔍 Helpful analysis and stats
- 📚 Great for learning and improving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Questionable dice rolls and randomness
- 🤖 AI appears to cheat or have unfair advantage
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Paid app with in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Unreliable online play and matchmaking
- Issues with syncing progress across devices

**Requested features**

- Manual dice rolling option
- Ability to undo moves
- Improved online/multiplayer experience
- More difficulty levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon Premium free?

Backgammon Premium costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Backgammon NJ HD free?

Backgammon NJ HD costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon Premium or Backgammon NJ HD?

Backgammon Premium is rated higher. Backgammon Premium averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Backgammon NJ HD averages 4.5 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Backgammon Premium or Backgammon NJ HD have ads?

Backgammon Premium shows ads; Backgammon NJ HD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon Premium or Backgammon NJ HD?

Backgammon Premium ships an update every 2 months, and Backgammon NJ HD every 5 months. Most recently, Backgammon Premium was updated on September 24, 2026 and Backgammon NJ HD on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Backgammon Premium or Backgammon NJ HD?

Backgammon Premium currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and Backgammon NJ HD at #141. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*