Backgammon HD vs Backgammon Deluxe Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backgammon HD
Experience the classic board game with a modern twist. Play against friends or strangers online, challenge the AI, and compete on leaderboards. Offers multiple game variations and visually rich board designs.
- Online multiplayer with Game Center
- Background match-making
- Turn-based and live online play
- Play against AI (Easy, Medium, Hard)
- Bluetooth peer-to-peer multiplayer
- Multiple board designs
- Game variations (Old English, Nackgammon)
Read full descriptionHide full description
Play the #1 Backgammon on the App Store! Now with the best online Backgammon experience with background match-making and two ways to play online: Turn-based gameplay or live games via Game Center. Challenge your friends, play against random opponents, compete for leaderboard glory, and earn achievements. - - - - - - ** Recommended by MacWorld as a Top Download for your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad in their November 2010 issue. ** “Backgammon Premium is the crème-de-la-crème ‘gammon’” 9 out of 10 stars Appaddicts.com! ** Nominated for “best dice game of 2009 in the 2009 Best App Ever Awards hosted by bestappever.com! - - - - - - Backgammon is believed to have started in Persia, eventually finding its way to Britain with the Roman conquest in the 1st century and was played by Emperor Claudius who even had his carriage equipped with a playing board! It became such a gambling mania that it was declared illegal under the Republic. Playing on the history of the game, there are 6 visually pleasing, rich board designs; Egyptian, Roman, Medieval, Victorian, Modern and Classic. We also offer, out of the box, two classic game variations: “Old English” and Nackgammon. “Old English” is the most popular game variation in England. Nackgammon is a more challenging variation designed to add more creativity and skill to the game. With integrated Bluetooth Peer-to-Peer support you can play with your friends over Bluetooth with no network required! You can also play against the computer in either Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulties. Features: - Play online: Live with Game Center - Background match-making: search for opponents while you play! - Universal. Play on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad - Single Player Games (with Easy, Medium, or Hard) - Match support! Play to 3, 5, 9 or 15 points with Doubling. Matches use the Crawford Rule - On the phone Multiplayer and Bluetooth peer to peer games - Move-Assist, highlights available moves - Unlimited “Undo” in single-player games - Extensive game statistics
Backgammon Deluxe Go
Experience a classic two-player dice board game where strategy and luck combine. Compete against AI opponents with adjustable difficulty or challenge a friend. Enjoy customizable boards and immersive audio.
- 3 AI difficulty levels
- Play against computer
- 2 player mode
- 3 board designs
- Background music and sounds
Read full descriptionHide full description
Backgammon Deluxe Go is an excellent version of one of the oldest two player dice board games. Players win by removing all of their pieces from the board. Although luck is involved and factors into the outcome, strategy plays a more important role in the long run. Play against the computer or with a friend. 3 levels of AI gameplay (easy, medium and hard) lets you keep having fun as you improve your game. Features: - 3 levels of AI (easy, medium and hard) - Play against the computer or against another person in 2 player mode. - 3 different boards to choose from. - Great background music and sounds. We hope you enjoy Backgammon Deluxe Go!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon HD at 4.6 against Backgammon Deluxe Go's 3.5. Backgammon HD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (80% vs 46%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Backgammon Deluxe Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backgammon HD asks for nothing beyond the download.
Backgammon HD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon HD has 3K ratings behind it against 284, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Backgammon HD's written reviews are positive against 46% of Backgammon Deluxe Go's.
Backgammon HD ships an update every 2 months, Backgammon Deluxe Go every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backgammon HD | Backgammon Deluxe Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3K ratings) — better | 3.5 (284 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 46.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | 284 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WildCard Classics Inc | ENSENA SOFT SA DE CV |
Customer experience
Backgammon HD
Backgammon Deluxe Go
Bugs and requests
Backgammon HD
Reported bugs
3 issues- Counting errors on goals
- Pieces not lining up on board
- Crashes when about to win
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to invite friends to play
- More challenging difficulty levels
- Acey-Deucey game mode
Backgammon Deluxe Go
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Backgammon HD
No in-app purchases
Backgammon Deluxe Go
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
Is Backgammon HD free?
Is Backgammon Deluxe Go free?
Which has better reviews, Backgammon HD or Backgammon Deluxe Go?
Do Backgammon HD or Backgammon Deluxe Go have ads?
Which is updated more often, Backgammon HD or Backgammon Deluxe Go?
Other comparisons















