Comparison

iGammon vs Backgammon Tabla online

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 Tabla online

Engage in online multiplayer Backgammon with four distinct variations: Regular, Tapa, Gulbara, and Chelibi. For the best experience, connect via WiFi.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • Four game variations
  • Regular Backgammon
  • Tapa (Plakoto)
  • Gulbara (Gjul Bara)
  • Chelibi
Features
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Welcome to our new online multiplayer Backgammon game. You can play it in four variations: Regular, Tapa (Plakoto), Gulbara (Gjul Bara) and Chelibi. Please play on WiFi instead of 3G! 3G mobile data connection could make your game slower.

Screenshots

iGammon4 screens
Backgammon Tabla online4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iGammon at none against Backgammon Tabla online's shown. iGammon also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 33 months) and review sentiment (23% vs 0%). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGammon ships an update every 3 months, Backgammon Tabla online every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iGammon versus Backgammon Tabla online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGammonBackgammon Tabla online
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (85 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings85 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 33 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTom KeithLAN - GAMES EOOD

Customer experience

iGammon

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

Backgammon Tabla online

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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 Tabla online

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iGammon

No in-app purchases

None

Backgammon Tabla online

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iGammon free?
iGammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon Tabla online free?
Backgammon Tabla online is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iGammon or Backgammon Tabla online have ads?
Backgammon Tabla online shows ads; iGammon does not.
Which is updated more often, iGammon or Backgammon Tabla online?
iGammon ships an update every 3 months, and Backgammon Tabla online every 33 months. Most recently, iGammon was updated on October 22, 2026 and Backgammon Tabla online on October 17, 2026.

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