Comparison

Backgammon ∙ vs Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ

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

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About

Backgammon ∙

Enjoy the classic board game of Backgammon on your mobile device. Play against friends or a computer opponent with adjustable difficulty. Features include move highlighting, match play, and automatic saving.

Highlights
  • 1 and 2 player modes
  • Challenging AI with 3 difficulty levels
  • Highlighting of possible moves
  • Match play to configurable points
  • Undo function
  • Automatic save
Features
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Play the classic game of Backgammon on your iPhone or iPod Touch for free! Backgammon Free is the best free Backgammon app available for iOS. Backgammon Free supports both 1 player and 2 player gameplay, so you can play against friends or test your skills against a challenging computer opponent. Backgammon Free includes a host of exciting features, including: • Outstanding AI with three difficulty levels • Highlighting of possible moves • One touch or double touch move entry • Match play to a configurable number of points • Undo function • Configurable player names and score tracking • Automatic save when you exit or suspend the app • Great graphics and awesome sound effects If you've been looking for a great Backgammon app for your iPhone or iPod Touch, look no further. Download Backgammon Free today!

About

Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ

Features
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Board Games is a handcrafted collection of 22 classic strategy games from around the world — all in one free app. From familiar favorites like Checkers, Draughts and Othello to traditional games like Konane, Fanorona and Alquerque, you will find a lifetime of strategic depth in your pocket. ▼ Included games (22 total) Checkers & Draughts variants (14): - English Draughts - International Draughts (the classic 10×10) - Italian Draughts - Spanish Draughts - Russian Draughts - Brazilian Draughts - Canadian Draughts (huge 12×12 board) - Turkish Draughts - Czech Draughts - Frisian Draughts (with orthogonal captures) - Pool Checkers - Anti-Checkers (reversed: lose all your pieces to win) - Dameo (a modern 2000-era draughts variant) - Bashni (Russian "stacking" checkers) Othello / Reversi (2): - Standard Othello / Reversi (8×8) - Mini Othello (6×6) Other world-class strategy games (6): - Konane (traditional Hawaiian) - Fanorona (the strategic game of Madagascar) - Alquerque (the ancient Arabic ancestor of Checkers) - Breakthrough - Hexapawn - Lines of Action ▼ Key features - 4 AI difficulty levels — Easy, Normal, Hard, Expert - Choose who moves first — you or the AI - Fully offline — no internet connection required - Built-in strategy hints for every game - Bilingual interface — English and Japanese, switch with one tap - Clean, intuitive design that welcomes beginners and rewards veterans - Beautiful dark-mode look ▼ Perfect for - Quick games on a commute or while waiting in line - Discovering traditional board games from around the world - Chess and checkers fans looking for fresh variants - Puzzle lovers and anyone who enjoys strategic thinking - Relaxing before bed ▼ Quality you can trust Completely free. No ads. No in-app purchases. Every game is unlocked from day one. We respect your privacy — Board Games does not collect any user data. Bring centuries of strategic wisdom from across the globe to your iPhone, and rediscover the timeless joy of a perfect move.

Screenshots

Backgammon ∙4 screens
Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Backgammon ∙ at Free against Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ's $1.00. Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Backgammon ∙ is free to download; Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ costs $1.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Backgammon ∙ versus Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon ∙Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ
PriceFree — better$1.00
Rating4.5 (78K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings78K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOptime Software LLCKeisuke Kitajima

Bugs and requests

Backgammon ∙

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game resets in the middle of a match
  • Ads cover the screen and are difficult to close

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option to see game statistics and win/loss record
  • Improve randomness of dice rolls
  • Adjust AI difficulty to be more challenging but fair

Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Backgammon ∙

No in-app purchases

None

Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backgammon ∙ free?
Backgammon ∙ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ free?
Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ costs $1.00, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backgammon ∙ or Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ have ads?
Backgammon ∙ shows ads; Board Games チェッカー&ドラフツ does not.

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