# Chess.com vs Backgammon Live™ Board Game

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chess.com at weekly against Backgammon Live™ Board Game's monthly. Chess.com also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 43%) and ratings volume (827K vs 62K). Backgammon Live™ Board Game's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chess.com sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Backgammon Live™ Board Game sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Chess.com against 4.7 for Backgammon Live™ Board Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chess.com has 827K ratings behind it against 62K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Chess.com's written reviews are positive against 43% of Backgammon Live™ Board Game's.

Chess.com ships an update weekly, Backgammon Live™ Board Game monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chess.com | Backgammon Live™ Board Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (827K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549/reviews)** | [4.7 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-live-board-game/id739095641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **827K** | 62K |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 42.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #70 |
| Size | 445 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chess.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/329218552) | [Come2Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/739095644) |

## What reviewers say

### Chess.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesscom-play-and-learn/id329218549)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Board, #6 Top Grossing · Board, #7 Top Free · Strategy, #15 Top Grossing · Strategy, #58 Top Free · Games, #63 Top Grossing · Games, #182 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Engage in online and offline chess matches with millions of players worldwide. Improve your skills through interactive lessons, over 500,000 puzzles, and powerful AI opponents. Compete in tournaments and explore various chess variants.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer chess, Offline play against AI, Extensive puzzle library, Interactive chess lessons, Tournament participation, Chess variants, Game analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Gold Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Platinum Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Platinum Membership | $10.99 | per month |
| Diamond Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Diamond Membership | $16.99 | per month |
| Gold Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Platinum Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Gold Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Platinum Membership | $79.99 | per year |
| Diamond Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Diamond Membership | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for learning and improving chess skills
- 🎓 Comprehensive lessons, puzzles, and analysis tools
- 🌍 Large player base for quick matchmaking
- 📊 Detailed game statistics and progress tracking
- 💻 Seamless integration between mobile app and website

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and game freezes
- ⏱️ Unreliable and inconsistent game timers
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around anti-cheating measures
- 💰 Aggressive paywall for advanced features
- 🤖 Subpar AI opponents with questionable move choices

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect move suggestions in game analysis
- Inability to leave or manage chess clubs within the app
- Puzzle mode crashing when attempting to reveal the solution
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data
- Pieces not registering correctly on the board during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize board and piece themes
- Option to pause and resume games at a later time
- Improved game analysis with more detailed explanations
- Enhanced social features for interacting with other players
- Offline mode for practicing puzzles and tactics


### Backgammon Live™ Board Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-live-board-game/id739095641)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Experience the classic board game with this online multiplayer version. Compete against players worldwide, participate in tournaments, and enjoy additional mini-games. Master strategy and luck to become a Backgammon champion.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer matches, Backgammon tournaments, Mini-games (Blackjack, Roulette, Slots), Backgammon Blitz mode, Customizable boards, Live chat, Daily bonuses and challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Vault | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Backgammon Live Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 16,500 Coin Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18,000 Coin Bundle Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited Timed Bundle Deal - | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Coin Bundle Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Coin Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Backgammon Live Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 70,000 Coin Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 175000 Coins for only 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coin Bundle Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 Coin Bundle Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Great graphics and boards
- 🌍 Play against players worldwide
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕰️ Convenient way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Questionable dice rolls and randomness
- 💰 Rigged to encourage in-app purchases
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around game mechanics
- 🔴 Frustrating losing streaks and unfair outcomes
- 🔧 Frequent bugs, glitches, and connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or disconnects during play
- Incorrect or inconsistent scoring and payouts
- Inability to control piece movement as expected

**Requested features**

- Allow players to choose opponents
- Implement a more traditional backgammon ruleset
- Provide more detailed game statistics and analytics
- Add a chat feature to interact with opponents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chess.com free?

Chess.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backgammon Live™ Board Game free?

Backgammon Live™ Board Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chess.com or Backgammon Live™ Board Game?

Chess.com is rated higher. Chess.com averages 4.8 out of 5 from 827K ratings, while Backgammon Live™ Board Game averages 4.7 from 62K ratings.

### Do Chess.com or Backgammon Live™ Board Game have ads?

Both Chess.com and Backgammon Live™ Board Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chess.com or Backgammon Live™ Board Game?

Chess.com ships an update weekly, and Backgammon Live™ Board Game monthly. Most recently, Chess.com was updated on September 24, 2026 and Backgammon Live™ Board Game on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chess.com or Backgammon Live™ Board Game?

Chess.com currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Backgammon Live™ Board Game at #70. 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.*