Comparison

Backgammon HD vs Backgammon Deluxe Go

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 3 AI difficulty levels
  • Play against computer
  • 2 player mode
  • 3 board designs
  • Background music and sounds
Features
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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

Backgammon HD4 screens
Backgammon Deluxe Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Backgammon Deluxe Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backgammon HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Backgammon HD versus Backgammon Deluxe Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon HDBackgammon Deluxe Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3K ratings) — better3.5 (284 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better46.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3K — better284
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWildCard Classics IncENSENA SOFT SA DE CV

Customer experience

Backgammon HD

All ratings3,002 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews595 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%

Backgammon Deluxe Go

All ratings284 ratings
Positive58.5%
Neutral14.1%
Negative27.5%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral16.2%
Negative37.9%

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

None

Backgammon HD

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Backgammon Deluxe Go

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Backgammon HD free?
Backgammon HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon Deluxe Go free?
Backgammon Deluxe Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon HD or Backgammon Deluxe Go?
Backgammon HD is rated higher. Backgammon HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Backgammon Deluxe Go averages 3.5 from 284 ratings.
Do Backgammon HD or Backgammon Deluxe Go have ads?
Both Backgammon HD and Backgammon Deluxe Go show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon HD or Backgammon Deluxe Go?
Backgammon HD ships an update every 2 months, and Backgammon Deluxe Go every 3 months. Most recently, Backgammon HD was updated on September 22, 2026 and Backgammon Deluxe Go on September 5, 2026.

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