# Backgammon HD vs Leon's Mahjong

The clearest difference is price: Backgammon HD at Free against Leon's Mahjong's $0.99. Backgammon HD also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 70) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). Leon's Mahjong's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On rating, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Backgammon HD is free to download; Leon's Mahjong costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Backgammon HD against 4.5 for Leon's Mahjong. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon HD has 3K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Backgammon HD's written reviews are positive against 84% of Leon's Mahjong's.

Backgammon HD ships an update every 2 months, Leon's Mahjong monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon HD | Leon's Mahjong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-hd/id363949050/reviews)** | [4.5 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leons-mahjong/id6504485812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **84.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#116** |
| Size | 129 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [Lucas Dima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752467672) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgammon HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-hd/id363949050)

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)

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Variety of game modes
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Counting/display issues on new iPad Pro
- 🐛 Pieces not aligned on iPad
- 🐛 Dice rolls sometimes biased towards computer

**Reported bugs**

- Counting errors on goals
- Pieces not lining up on board
- Crashes when about to win

**Requested features**

- Ability to invite friends to play
- More challenging difficulty levels
- Acey-Deucey game mode


### Leon's Mahjong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leons-mahjong/id6504485812)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Experience a classic Mahjong solitaire game with a unique retro pixel art style. Enjoy 63 handcrafted boards, offline play, and no intrusive ads or in-app purchases. This timeless game offers a peaceful, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel art graphics, 63 handcrafted Mahjong boards, Offline play, No ads or popups, No in-app purchases, Family sharing

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon HD free?

Backgammon HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Leon's Mahjong free?

Leon's Mahjong costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon HD or Leon's Mahjong?

Backgammon HD is rated higher. Backgammon HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Leon's Mahjong averages 4.5 from 70 ratings.

### Do Backgammon HD or Leon's Mahjong have ads?

Backgammon HD shows ads; Leon's Mahjong does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon HD or Leon's Mahjong?

Backgammon HD ships an update every 2 months, and Leon's Mahjong monthly. Most recently, Backgammon HD was updated on October 29, 2026 and Leon's Mahjong on October 30, 2026.

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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.*