Comparison

Romi Pro vs Hardwood Backgammon Pro

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

Head to head
About

Romi Pro

Engage in Rummy Tile games against a computer opponent with adjustable difficulty. The objective is to create sets of three or more cards, either consecutive in the same suit or of the same number with different suits.

Highlights
  • Play Rummy Tile
  • Computer opponent
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Form card groups
  • Consecutive cards
  • Same number cards
Features
Currently charting
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Romi lets you play Rummy Tile (RummyCube, Rummikub, Rami) games against the computer at three different levels. Romi is played with two sets of 52 cards and with two wild cards. The purpose of this game is to form groups of three or more cards, which contain either consecutive cards of the same suit or cards of the same number value but of differing suits.

About

Hardwood Backgammon Pro

Experience the classic board game with a modern twist. Play against AI or players worldwide with customizable boards, dice, and checkers. Enjoy achievements and immersive environments for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Single player vs. AI
  • Online multiplayer
  • 2 player local mode
  • Full match play with doubling cube
  • Customizable boards, dice, and checkers
  • Achievements
Features
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Pull up a chair at the Hardwood Inn. Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world -- and Hardwood Backgammon has been bringing players together for over 20 years. Whether you're a seasoned player or just learning the board, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere, good company, and a great game. If you're tired of board games dressed up as casinos, you've found your Hardwood Inn. Play online with players worldwide, challenge a friend sitting next to you, or test yourself against our world-class Neural Net AI. For the ultimate face-to-face experience, our exclusive Tablet Board Mode lets you place your device flat on the table like a real backgammon board -- the UI flips automatically between players on each turn. Why Players Keep Coming Back: • Ad-free experience -- no interruptions, ever • World-Class AI: Neural Net engine plays like a real opponent, not a pushover • Play Anywhere: Solo, online, or local multiplayer -- no internet required for solo • Tablet Board Mode: Place your device flat and play face-to-face just like a real board • Full Match Play with doubling cube support • Competitive Edge: Online tournaments and global leaderboards • Immersive Experience: Stunning environments and high-quality audio • Total Customization: Unique boards, checkers, dice, and backgrounds -- available with tokens, purchasable anytime Sign in with your Hardwood account across all our games and your cosmetics come with you. One collection, every game. Want online chat, rated games, and 200 tokens every month? Plus membership is optional and affordable -- your first 30 days are on us. More Hardwood Games: • Hardwood Spades -- the classic trick taking game • Hardwood Euchre -- Jacks are Trump • Hardwood Hearts -- avoid the points • Video Poker Duel -- competitive Video poker for two Prefer a quiet game alone? All of our games can be played solo -- but for the ultimate single player experience, check out Hardwood Solitaire IV, also available on the App Store. Questions, suggestions, or found an issue? We love hearing from our players at support@silvercrk.com ____________________ Hardwood Games Subscriptions are optional and available at a rate of 1 month for $4.99, 3 months for $14.99 or 1 year for $29.99. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscriptions can be managed from your iTunes account settings. Cancellation of subscriptions is not allowed. Our privacy policy may be viewed at http://www.hardwoodgames.com/about/privacy/ Our terms of service may be viewed at http://www.hardwoodgames.com/about/terms/

Screenshots

Romi Pro1 screens
Hardwood Backgammon Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hardwood Backgammon Pro at 4.7 against Romi Pro's 4.1. Hardwood Backgammon Pro also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Romi Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Romi Pro costs $1.99 and Hardwood Backgammon Pro $0.99 up front. Hardwood Backgammon Pro sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Romi Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hardwood Backgammon Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Romi Pro's written reviews are positive against 57% of Hardwood Backgammon Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Romi Pro ships an update every 4 months, Hardwood Backgammon Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Romi Pro versus Hardwood Backgammon Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRomi ProHardwood Backgammon Pro
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.1 (11 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB95 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGérard BrochuSilver Creek Entertainment

Customer experience

Romi Pro

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral11.9%
Negative34.3%

Hardwood Backgammon Pro

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Romi Pro

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Hardwood Backgammon Pro

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Membership$4.991 Month
  • Plus Membership$14.993 Months
  • Plus Membership$29.991 Year
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  • 12 Month Plus Membership$29.991 Year
One-time11
  • Pack of 80 Tokens$0.99
  • Pack of 165 Tokens$1.99
  • Plus Membership$2.99
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  • Pack of 425 Tokens$4.99
  • 1 Month Plus Membership$4.99
  • Pack of 865 Tokens$9.99
  • Plus Membership$19.99
  • Pack of 1800 Tokens$19.99
  • 12 Month Plus Membership$29.99
  • Plus Membership$29.99
  • 12 Month Plus Membership$34.99

Questions

Is Romi Pro free?
Romi Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hardwood Backgammon Pro free?
Hardwood Backgammon Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Romi Pro or Hardwood Backgammon Pro?
Hardwood Backgammon Pro is rated higher. Romi Pro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Hardwood Backgammon Pro averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Romi Pro or Hardwood Backgammon Pro have ads?
Neither Romi Pro nor Hardwood Backgammon Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Romi Pro or Hardwood Backgammon Pro?
Romi Pro ships an update every 4 months, and Hardwood Backgammon Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Romi Pro was updated on October 11, 2026 and Hardwood Backgammon Pro on September 26, 2026.

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