# Backgammon NJ vs Backgammon Plus

The clearest difference is price: Backgammon Plus at Free against Backgammon NJ's $4.99. Backgammon Plus also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 1.5K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). Backgammon NJ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (51% vs 18%). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Backgammon Plus is free to download; Backgammon NJ costs $4.99 up front. Backgammon NJ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon Plus sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backgammon Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 4.7K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Backgammon NJ's written reviews are positive against 18% of Backgammon Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Backgammon NJ ships an update every 9 days, Backgammon Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon NJ | Backgammon Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-nj/id328168559/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-plus-board-games/id1619948547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.2% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | #198 |
| Size | 20 MB | 389 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jimmy Hu](https://appshunter.io/developer/328168562) | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgammon NJ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-nj/id328168559)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Paid · Board, #169 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in classic backgammon against a sophisticated AI, a friend on the same device, or players worldwide. Improve your skills with tutor mode and hints, and customize your game experience.

**Highlights:** Neural network AI opponent, Online multiplayer (real-time & turn-based), Local 2-player mode, Tutor Mode and Hints, Customizable board and checkers, Match play up to 25 points, Game Center integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Analysis Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Online VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| Power User | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay
- 🤖 Challenging AI opponent
- 📊 Detailed game analysis and statistics
- 👍 Smooth and intuitive interface
- 🏆 Helps improve player skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Perceived unfairness in dice rolls
- 🤖 AI opponent seen as cheating or having an unfair advantage
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game

**Reported bugs**

- Forced moves not always the best option
- Inconsistent behavior in auto-bear-off mode
- Online games prone to disconnections and timeouts

**Requested features**

- Manual dice roll option to verify randomness
- Ability to set custom difficulty levels
- Online multiplayer with chat functionality
- Improved tutorial and learning resources


### Backgammon Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-plus-board-games/id1619948547)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Play the ancient dice and board game of backgammon against friends or AI. Race your checkers to the end, master strategy, and compete in daily challenges for rewards. Offers both online and offline play for a classic gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Play against AI or friends, Offline play available, Daily challenges and rewards, Learn to play backgammon, Customize dice and boards, Authentic game experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amazing Coin Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| Wheel Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Stack | $1.29 | one-time |
| Small Stack of Gems | $1.29 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| X5 Coin Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Stack of Chips | $2.49 | one-time |
| Medium Stack of Gems | $2.49 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank VOL.2 | $2.49 | one-time |
| Wheel Tier 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Stack X3 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Wheel Tier 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Great Value of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Road Coin Pack VOL.3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Stack of Chips | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Great Value | $7.49 | one-time |
| Big Treasure of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Great X3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Stack X3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Wheel Tier 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Tier 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Wheel Tier 5 Multiplier 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Rigged dice rolls
- 🤖 Suspicious bot-like opponents
- 💰 Aggressive monetization
- 🔍 Lack of transparency
- 🤬 Frustrating gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections during gameplay
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose opponents
- Option to play offline
- Fair and random dice rolls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon NJ free?

Backgammon NJ costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Backgammon Plus free?

Backgammon Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon NJ or Backgammon Plus?

Backgammon Plus is rated higher. Backgammon NJ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Backgammon Plus averages 4.6 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Backgammon NJ or Backgammon Plus have ads?

Backgammon Plus shows ads; Backgammon NJ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon NJ or Backgammon Plus?

Backgammon NJ ships an update every 9 days, and Backgammon Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Backgammon NJ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Backgammon Plus on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Backgammon NJ or Backgammon Plus?

Backgammon NJ currently peaks at #52 in the App Store charts, and Backgammon Plus at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*