Comparison

Backgammon Guru vs Backgammon

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

Head to head
About

Backgammon Guru

Master the game of backgammon with a powerful AI opponent and tutor. Analyze your games, explore "what-if" scenarios, and improve your strategy with detailed move analysis and equity graphs. Play against the computer or a friend.

Highlights
  • Master-strength AI opponent
  • Player-Tutor mode
  • Position setup and analysis
  • Unlimited undo functionality
  • Match analysis with error highlighting (Pro)
  • Equity graph and statistical chances
  • Supports standard and HyperGammon
Features
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Backgammon Guru & Backgammon Guru Pro are modern backgammon master-strength Players and Tutors based on the world-class neural net engine from gammonlab.com Backgammon Guru and Guru Pro versions feature attractive backgammon boards and support natural checker movement where both dragging and tapping are supported. You can play against the computer or with a friend. Guru & Guru Pro support standard Backgammon as well as HyperGammon. They will also allow you to set up any desired position for play and analysis. Guru & Guru Pro will answer your "what-if" questions, like what if there was a specific roll in a specific position and what's the best possible move there. In the default Player-Tutor mode, e.g. when you are playing against a master-strength AI, Backgammon Guru & Guru Pro will allow you to substitute a random roll with any specific roll of your choice. You will be able to take back and replay multiple moves as Backgammon Guru & Guru Pro support unlimited undo functionality. Backgammon Guru Pro version will analyze your match and color-code your errors in a move list. With Backgammon Guru Pro you will be able to navigate your move list interactively and see where you could have played better. You can also email the match to yourself for further analysis. While Backgammon Guru Pro by default continuosly shows the equity graph, in Backgammon Guru you would also be able to see, upon request, the statistical chances and best possible moves in any position. Backgammon Guru Pro supports 4 different skill levels, multi-point matches, doubling, Crawford rule. Both Guru & Guru Pro indicate pip count for players, support long moves, sound effects and multiple other options. As opposed to Backgammon Guru, Backgammon Guru Pro version has no ads and offers many more options. You can always play Backgammon Live and other games for prizes at GameColony.com

About

Backgammon

Engage in classic backgammon with AI opponents or local multiplayer. Features include undo moves, smooth animations, and offline play. Perfect for both beginners and experienced players seeking a strategic challenge.

Highlights
  • Play against three AI difficulty levels
  • Local 2-player mode
  • Undo move functionality
  • Smooth animations
  • Offline gameplay
Features
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Whether you’re a or a seasoned tactician looking for a challenge, Backgammon Two Player offers you a fun and exciting experience. Key features of Backgammon Two Player : 1. Solo play vs. AI – sharpen your strategy against three distinct computer opponents: Easy for relaxed practice, Medium for balanced competition, and Hard for true mastery. 2. Local 2-player mode – Pass the device and enjoy classic head-to-head battles anywhere, any time. 3. Quickly undo a move if you make an error. 4. Backgammon Two Player is easy to play with Smooth animations. 5. Offline Gameplay - Play anytime, anywhere without internet. Download Backgammon Two Player now and test your luck and skill. If enjoy playing Backgammon Two Player share it with your friends and family.

Screenshots

Backgammon Guru1 screens
Backgammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon Guru at 3.9 against Backgammon's 3.3. Backgammon Guru also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 50%). Backgammon's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 14 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backgammon Guru holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Guru has 87 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Backgammon Guru's written reviews are positive against 50% of Backgammon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Guru ships an update every 14 months, Backgammon every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Backgammon Guru versus Backgammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon GuruBackgammon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (87 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings87 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB126 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBPS SoftwareAPPZITTER TECHNOLOGIES LLP

Customer experience

Backgammon Guru

All ratings87 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative24.1%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive79.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative19.6%

Backgammon

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Backgammon Guru

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Board displays all pips as initial position
  • Scrambled board display on iPhone 12 with iOS 14
  • Game crashes frequently during gameplay
  • Server connection issues prevent auto-move functionality
  • Game crashes when changing settings
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  • Slow and delayed piece animations
  • Cramped screen layout with permanent ad banner
  • Game doesn't properly handle multiple checkers on bar

Requested features

7 requests
  • Fix continuous doubles bias in dice rolls
  • Improve analysis explanations for why moves are good/bad
  • Add volume control separate from on/off toggle
  • Better visual feedback for selected pieces
  • Improve server connection reliability
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  • Make board orientation free feature
  • Add more detailed strategy guidance for beginners

Backgammon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Backgammon Guru

No in-app purchases

None

Backgammon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backgammon Guru free?
Backgammon Guru is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon free?
Backgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Guru or Backgammon?
Backgammon Guru is rated higher. Backgammon Guru averages 3.9 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Backgammon averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Backgammon Guru or Backgammon have ads?
Backgammon shows ads; Backgammon Guru does not.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Guru or Backgammon?
Backgammon Guru ships an update every 14 months, and Backgammon every 5 months. Most recently, Backgammon Guru was updated on October 4, 2026 and Backgammon on September 29, 2026.

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