Comparison

Backgammon Deluxe Go vs Move the Dotz

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

Head to head
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!

About

Move the Dotz

A unique puzzle game with a match-3 mechanic on unconventional board shapes. Shift lines to align three or more same-colored dots and clear the board. Offers mind-twisting levels for puzzle enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Match-3 gameplay
  • Shifting line mechanics
  • Unusual field geometry
  • Mind-twisting levels
  • Dot clearing puzzles
Features
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This is a classic match 3 mechanic, but unusual field geometry creates mind-twisting levels. Basically: - You can shift any line on the field by 1 step. - A line is either a diameter or a circle - you will get it as soon as you see the field. - Three or more same-colored dots arranged sequentially on any line disappear. - The goal is to clear the field. This game is for those who loves puzzles. Enjoy it!

Screenshots

Backgammon Deluxe Go4 screens
Move the Dotz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Move the Dotz at 100% against Backgammon Deluxe Go's 46%. Move the Dotz also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). Backgammon Deluxe Go's advantage is ratings volume (286 vs 2). 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. Backgammon Deluxe Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Move the Dotz sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Move the Dotz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Deluxe Go has 286 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Backgammon Deluxe Go's written reviews are positive against 100% of Move the Dotz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Deluxe Go ships an update every 4 months, Move the Dotz fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Backgammon Deluxe Go versus Move the Dotz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon Deluxe GoMove the Dotz
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (286 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings286 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.67.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnsenaSoft, S.A. de C.V.Pavlo Shelyazhenko

Customer experience

Backgammon Deluxe Go

All ratings286 ratings
Positive57.7%
Neutral14.0%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews360 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral16.1%
Negative38.1%

Move the Dotz

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Backgammon Deluxe Go

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
2 purchases

Move the Dotz

One-time2
  • 10 hints$0.99
  • 30 hints$1.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Deluxe Go free?
Backgammon Deluxe Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Move the Dotz free?
Move the Dotz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Deluxe Go or Move the Dotz?
Move the Dotz is rated higher. Backgammon Deluxe Go averages 3.5 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while Move the Dotz averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Backgammon Deluxe Go or Move the Dotz have ads?
Backgammon Deluxe Go shows ads; Move the Dotz does not.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Deluxe Go or Move the Dotz?
Backgammon Deluxe Go ships an update every 4 months, and Move the Dotz fortnightly. Most recently, Backgammon Deluxe Go was updated on October 22, 2026 and Move the Dotz on October 24, 2026.

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