# Backgammon Premium vs Backgammon Masters

The clearest difference is price: Backgammon Masters at Free against Backgammon Premium's $2.99. Backgammon Masters also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Backgammon Premium's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 34%) and rating (4.6 vs 3.8). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Backgammon Masters is free to download; Backgammon Premium costs $2.99 up front. Backgammon Premium sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon Masters sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backgammon Premium holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Premium has 6.6K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Backgammon Premium's written reviews are positive against 34% of Backgammon Masters's.

Backgammon Premium ships an update every 2 months, Backgammon Masters fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon Premium | Backgammon Masters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-premium/id299466740/reviews)** | [3.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-masters/id466854342/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 33.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 329 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 13.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [2KB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/447008232) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgammon Premium

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

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Casino, #138 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 Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-masters/id466854342)

Experience the classic board game with modern graphics and multiple variations. Play against AI, friends, or online opponents in tournaments, with customizable profiles and live chat. Enjoy fair dice rolls and track your progress with extensive statistics.

**Highlights:** Multiple backgammon styles (Narde, Tavla, Nackgammon), Online multiplayer and AI opponent modes, Daily tournaments, Hotseat mode for local play, Customizable profiles and global chat, Fair and verifiable dice rolls, Extensive game statistics

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "No ads package GIFT" | Free | one-time |
| "No ads package" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Spins for Wheel of Fortune | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of gold - FIRE SALE! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of gold - SALE! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sack of gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of gold - SALE! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pile of gold - FIRE SALE! | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pile of gold | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fair dice rolls
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 💬 Good communication options with opponents
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Unfair dice rolls favoring opponents
- 🤖 Rigged algorithm to force losses
- 💰 Monetization tactics to force in-app purchases
- 🛑 Inability to block or avoid certain players

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes after updates
- Incorrect move registrations or inability to make legal moves
- Coins disappearing from user accounts

**Requested features**

- Resign button to avoid waiting for game to end
- Option to play against AI without connecting to internet
- Ability to choose opponents based on skill level or location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon Premium free?

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

### Is Backgammon Masters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon Premium or Backgammon Masters?

Backgammon Premium is rated higher. Backgammon Premium averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Backgammon Masters averages 3.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Backgammon Premium or Backgammon Masters have ads?

Both Backgammon Premium and Backgammon Masters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon Premium or Backgammon Masters?

Backgammon Premium ships an update every 2 months, and Backgammon Masters fortnightly. Most recently, Backgammon Premium was updated on September 24, 2026 and Backgammon Masters on September 24, 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.*