# True Backgammon vs Backgammon Galaxy

The clearest difference is price: Backgammon Galaxy at Free against True Backgammon's $3.99. Backgammon Galaxy also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). True Backgammon's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 31%) and chart position (#8 vs #198). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Backgammon Galaxy is free to download; True Backgammon costs $3.99 up front. True Backgammon sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon Galaxy sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backgammon Galaxy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of True Backgammon's written reviews are positive against 31% of Backgammon Galaxy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

True Backgammon ships an update fortnightly, Backgammon Galaxy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | True Backgammon | Backgammon Galaxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-backgammon/id364593496/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-galaxy-play-online/id1606706936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **48.1% of reviews** | 30.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #198 |
| Size | 69 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CompuLab, Markus Gömmel](https://appshunter.io/developer/295302259) | [Tadorne Ventures Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606706938) |

## What reviewers say

### True Backgammon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-backgammon/id364593496)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Casino, #67 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Engage in classic backgammon against challenging computer opponents or human players online. Customize your game with various board designs and difficulty levels. Connect with friends for local or online matches.

**Highlights:** Play against computer or humans, Three difficulty levels, Modern and ornate board designs, In-app purchase for world-class AI, Local and online multiplayer, Voice chat with opponents, Optimized for iOS

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Playboard Orient 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Neon 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Neon 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Orient 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Orient 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Leather | $0.99 | one-time |
| Playboard Neon 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Orient Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| BGBlitz Tutor | $1.99 | one-time |
| BGBlitz Gameplay Engine | $3.99 | one-time |
| BGBlitz Package | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 📊 Helpful tutor and analysis features
- 🎨 Attractive and intuitive interface
- 🕹️ Realistic backgammon experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Dice rolls perceived as biased towards the computer
- 🤖 Computer opponent seen as too lucky or advantaged
- 🧠 Difficulty level imbalance (too easy or too hard)
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Dice not registering correctly
- Game freezing or becoming unresponsive
- Issues with the human-computer move synchronization

**Requested features**

- Ability to play against other human players online
- More customization options for the board and pieces
- Detailed player statistics and progress tracking
- Improved doubling cube functionality


### Backgammon Galaxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-galaxy-play-online/id1606706936)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Master the classic game of skill and strategy with this app. Play unlimited games, analyze your moves with AI, and challenge opponents worldwide. Improve your strategy through quizzes and detailed stats.

**Highlights:** Unlimited online backgammon games, World-class AI analysis, Thematic tactical quizzes, Deep performance stats, Global matchmaking, Challenge friends, Practice against AI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Star Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Star Pro Membership | $16.99 | per month |
| Star Membership | $79.99 | per year |
| Star Pro Membership | $149.99 | per year |
| Pile of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Capsule of coins offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Day Star Membership Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Capsule of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Deal - Capsule of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Deal - Comet of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Comet of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Planet of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP Deal - Planet of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| VIP Deal - Galaxy of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coin Supernova | $99.99 | one-time |
| Star Membership Package 1 year | $99.99 | one-time |
| Universe of Coins | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for serious players
- 🔍 Helpful game analysis and feedback
- 💻 Seamless integration with web version
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs, crashes, and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow matchmaking and long wait times
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with coins and purchases
- 🤖 Concerns about rigged or non-random dice

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and white screens during gameplay
- Incorrect game results and loss of coins
- Inability to start new games or log in consistently
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Allow login with existing web account
- Add option to choose opponent skill level
- Improve chat functionality and communication
- Provide more customization options for boards and avatars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is True Backgammon free?

True Backgammon costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Backgammon Galaxy free?

Backgammon Galaxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, True Backgammon or Backgammon Galaxy?

Backgammon Galaxy is rated higher. True Backgammon averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Backgammon Galaxy averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do True Backgammon or Backgammon Galaxy have ads?

Neither True Backgammon nor Backgammon Galaxy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, True Backgammon or Backgammon Galaxy?

True Backgammon ships an update fortnightly, and Backgammon Galaxy every 2 weeks. Most recently, True Backgammon was updated on September 30, 2026 and Backgammon Galaxy on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, True Backgammon or Backgammon Galaxy?

True Backgammon currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Backgammon Galaxy at #198. 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.*