# Backgammon Premium vs Backgammon (single game)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backgammon Premium at 78% against Backgammon (single game)'s 24%. Backgammon Premium also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 43). Backgammon (single game)'s advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Backgammon (single game) is free to download; Backgammon Premium costs $2.99 up front. Backgammon Premium sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon (single game) sells 9 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 43, 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 24% of Backgammon (single game)'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon Premium | Backgammon (single game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-premium/id299466740/reviews)** | [3.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-single-game/id588313069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [Appscraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgammon Premium

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Casino, #116 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 (single game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-single-game/id588313069)

Experience a classic two-player board game with realistic graphics and multiple game variations. Enjoy offline play and hone your tactical and strategic thinking skills with this ancient game.

**Highlights:** Realistic graphics, 7 game versions (Nards, Nackgammon, Tavlya), Single board local multiplayer, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy chips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gylbar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nackgammon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Oldenglish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simple Gulbar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tavla | $0.99 | one-time |
| True Nards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy all games | $2.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon Premium free?

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

### Is Backgammon (single game) free?

Backgammon (single game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon Premium or Backgammon (single game)?

Backgammon Premium is rated higher. Backgammon Premium averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Backgammon (single game) averages 3.8 from 43 ratings.

### Do Backgammon Premium or Backgammon (single game) have ads?

Both Backgammon Premium and Backgammon (single game) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon Premium or Backgammon (single game)?

Backgammon Premium ships an update every 2 months, and Backgammon (single game) every 2 months. Most recently, Backgammon Premium was updated on September 26, 2026 and Backgammon (single game) on September 23, 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.*