# XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe) vs True Backgammon

The clearest difference is rating: True Backgammon at 4.3 against XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe)'s 2.5. True Backgammon also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 148). XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe)'s advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 48%) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe) costs $0.99 and True Backgammon $3.99 up front. True Backgammon sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe) asks for nothing beyond the download.

True Backgammon holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: True Backgammon has 2.6K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe)'s written reviews are positive against 48% of True Backgammon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe) ships an update every 39 months, True Backgammon fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe) | True Backgammon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xocubed-3d-tic-tac-toe/id303500525/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-backgammon/id364593496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 148 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#23** |
| Size | 1 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HotPaw Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/285074853) | [CompuLab, Markus Gömmel](https://appshunter.io/developer/295302259) |

## What reviewers say

### XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xocubed-3d-tic-tac-toe/id303500525)

Experience Tic-Tac-Toe in a new dimension with this 3D 4x4x4 game. Challenge the computer across 10 difficulty levels or play against a friend. Discover 76 unique winning combinations, including numerous diagonals.

**Highlights:** 3D 4x4x4 playing field, Single-player vs. computer, Two-player local mode, 10 difficulty levels, 76 winning combinations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### True Backgammon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-backgammon/id364593496)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Casino, #109 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Engage in classic backgammon against challenging computer opponents or human players online. Customize your game with various board designs and difficulty levels. Connect with friends for local or online matches.

**Highlights:** Play against computer or humans, Three difficulty levels, Modern and ornate board designs, In-app purchase for world-class AI, Local and online multiplayer, Voice chat with opponents, Optimized for iOS

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Playboard Orient 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Neon 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Neon 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Orient 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Orient 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Leather | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Neon 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orient Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| BGBlitz Tutor | $1.99 | one-time |
| BGBlitz Gameplay Engine | $3.99 | one-time |
| BGBlitz Package | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 📊 Helpful tutor and analysis features
- 🎨 Attractive and intuitive interface
- 🕹️ Realistic backgammon experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Dice rolls perceived as biased towards the computer
- 🤖 Computer opponent seen as too lucky or advantaged
- 🧠 Difficulty level imbalance (too easy or too hard)
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Dice not registering correctly
- Game freezing or becoming unresponsive
- Issues with the human-computer move synchronization

**Requested features**

- Ability to play against other human players online
- More customization options for the board and pieces
- Detailed player statistics and progress tracking
- Improved doubling cube functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe) free?

XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe) costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is True Backgammon free?

True Backgammon costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe) or True Backgammon?

True Backgammon is rated higher. XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe) averages 2.5 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while True Backgammon averages 4.3 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe) or True Backgammon have ads?

Neither XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe) nor True Backgammon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe) or True Backgammon?

XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe) ships an update every 39 months, and True Backgammon fortnightly. Most recently, XOCubed (3D Tic Tac Toe) was updated on October 8, 2026 and True Backgammon on October 14, 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.*