Comparison

iGammon vs Backgammon Eye

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iGammon

Enjoy classic backgammon with a user-friendly interface. Play against AI or friends, with options for different game modes and helpful features like hints and an undo button. Improve your strategy and have fun playing anytime.

Highlights
  • Play against AI or friends
  • Table stakes and match play modes
  • Doubling cube with Jacoby and Beaver rules
  • Undo button and hint feature
  • Autoplay and fast-forward options
  • Choose direction and checker colors
Features
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Play backgammon against the computer or your friends. You'll have a lot of fun and you'll see your backgammon game steadily improve! "The interface in iGammon is clean and easy to use. Best of all, it just works." ---------------- FEATURES: • Large board and checkers • Fast animation • Autoplay forced moves • Fast-forward plays both sides to the end of the game for you • Undo button lets you to take back moves • Running pip counts • Choose direction of play and checker colours • Human-vs-human play. Use your iPad or iPhone as a traveling backgammon board! • Hint feature gives you a suggestion if you can't decide what to do *** Try the Hint feature! Just watch the lightbulb (hint indicator) to see if it disappears when you finish your move. If so, you can pick up the dice knowing you've make the best move. Otherwise, try something else or tap on the lightbulb to see the computer's suggestion. ---------------- MODES OF PLAY There are two modes of play: "table stakes" or "match play". In TABLE STAKES, you and your opponent start with an equal number of chips. The goal is to collect all the chips before your opponent does. Use the doubling cube to increase the stakes. If you play with the "Jacoby rule", gammons and backgammon don't count unless the cube has been turned. If you play with the "Beavers rule", a player who accepts a double may immediately redouble and still keep the cube. In MATCH PLAY, the goal is to be the first player to reach a specified total number of points. Use the doubling cube to increase the stakes. The "Crawford rule" takes the doubling cube out of play for one game when a player gets to within one point of winning. You offer a double by sliding the cube over to your opponent's side of the board. Opponent can accept the double by pressing "Take" (the game continues at twice the previous stakes), or reject the double by pressing "Pass" (he loses the game and must pay the previous stakes.) ---------------- COMPUTER PLAYER The computer AI is VERY strong. There are two levels of play: Average and Strong. Both are fun and challenging. ---------------- Thank you for all the suggestions. If you have a feature you'd like to see, please email me at tom@bkgm.com. Many user suggestions have already been incorporated into this app. I hope you enjoy iGammon. Thank you for playing! Tom Keith, August 2017

About

Backgammon Eye

This app uses AI to analyze your backgammon board from a photo, suggesting optimal moves with visual overlays. It's designed to help players of all levels improve their strategy and learn from each game.

Highlights
  • AI-powered move suggestions
  • Real-time photo recognition
  • Visual overlay of optimal moves
  • Pip count analysis
  • Export XGID positions
  • Learn-by-playing feature
Features
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Master Backgammon in Real Time – With the Power of AI Gammon Eye is your personal backgammon coach, right in your pocket. Simply take a photo of your board while playing, and Gammon Eye instantly analyzes the position, showing you the best possible moves overlaid on your image – like augmented reality for backgammon. Whether you're a seasoned player looking to optimize every decision or a beginner eager to learn the right strategy, Gammon Eye is the smartest way to improve your game. Features: • AI-powered move suggestions, right on your board * Export your XGID position so you can analyze moves on your computer • Instant photo recognition of real backgammon positions * Pip count analysis • Visual overlay of optimal and alternative moves • Learn-by-playing: understand the why behind each decision • Designed for both casual players and professionals Gammon Eye uses advanced neural networks trained on expert-level play to bring you world-class analysis in seconds. It’s like having a grandmaster by your side – anytime, anywhere. Make smarter moves. Learn faster. Win more. To speed up processing of the board, consider supporting us by purchasing tokens for priority handling. Install now and bring the power of AI to your backgammon game.

Screenshots

iGammon4 screens
Backgammon Eye1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon Eye at 4.3 against iGammon's 1.9. Backgammon Eye also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). iGammon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (85 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Backgammon Eye sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iGammon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backgammon Eye holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iGammon has 85 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGammon ships an update every 3 months, Backgammon Eye every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iGammon versus Backgammon Eye: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGammonBackgammon Eye
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (85 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings85 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB225 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTom KeithBrodek

Customer experience

iGammon

All ratings84 ratings
Positive15.5%
Neutral7.1%
Negative77.4%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive23.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative70.0%

Backgammon Eye

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iGammon

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Dice disappear as soon as they are rolled
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Ability to play matches (7-point etc) with appropriate cube play from the program
  • Option to reverse the board
  • Sound
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  • Ability to change the board or the color of the checkers

Backgammon Eye

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iGammon

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Backgammon Eye

One-time1
  • 500 Tokens$9.99

Questions

Is iGammon free?
iGammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon Eye free?
Backgammon Eye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iGammon or Backgammon Eye?
Backgammon Eye is rated higher. iGammon averages 1.9 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Backgammon Eye averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do iGammon or Backgammon Eye have ads?
Neither iGammon nor Backgammon Eye shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iGammon or Backgammon Eye?
iGammon ships an update every 3 months, and Backgammon Eye every 3 weeks. Most recently, iGammon was updated on October 22, 2026 and Backgammon Eye on October 24, 2026.

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