# iGammon vs Backgammon Eye

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iGammon | Backgammon Eye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igammon/id323886416/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-eye/id6744810330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tom Keith](https://appshunter.io/developer/323886419) | [Brodek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073960597) |

## What reviewers say

### iGammon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igammon/id323886416)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Great for training
- 👍 Glad iGammon is still available
- 👍 Does not cheat - simply tough to beat!
- 👍 Great backgammon app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 PURE TRASH
- 🐛 Stacked Against You
- 🐛 Sorry Mairzyd
- 🐛 Rigged
- 🐛 No Chance

**Reported bugs**

- Dice disappear as soon as they are rolled
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- 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


### Backgammon Eye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-eye/id6744810330)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*