Comparison

Backgammon Deluxe Go vs Backgammon Blitz

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

Backgammon Blitz

Experience a fresh take on a classic board game with this pocket-sized puzzle. Learn the basics quickly and dive into deep strategic gameplay. Score points through captures, blocks, and swift bearing off.

Highlights
  • Simplified backgammon gameplay
  • Quick games in minutes
  • Score points for captures
  • Score points for blocks
  • Score points for bearing off
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Backgammon, faster than ever! Backgammon Blitz delivers the timeless strategy of Backgammon in quick, easy-to-learn matches that are packed with meaningful decisions. Capture your opponent, block their path, and race your checkers home while every move shapes your final score. How to Play Roll the dice to move your checkers across the board. Capture your opponent, block their progress for bonus points, and bear off your checkers in as few moves as possible. Compete with Friends No two boards play the same. Invite your friends to challenge each other and discover who can make the smartest moves. Why You'll Love Backgammon Blitz - Fast-paced Backgammon strategy - Smart captures and blocking - Quick games with deep strategy - Head-to-head challenges Every roll opens new possibilities. Download Backgammon Blitz today and make your next move count.

Screenshots

Backgammon Deluxe Go4 screens
Backgammon Blitz3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backgammon Blitz at 90% against Backgammon Deluxe Go's 46%. Backgammon Blitz also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Backgammon Blitz sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backgammon Blitz holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 284 and 400 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Backgammon Deluxe Go's written reviews are positive against 90% of Backgammon Blitz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Backgammon Deluxe Go versus Backgammon Blitz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon Deluxe GoBackgammon Blitz
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (284 ratings)4.7 (400 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews90.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings284400 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB216 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperENSENA SOFT SA DE CVTether Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Backgammon Deluxe Go

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

Backgammon Blitz

All ratings400 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.8%

Bugs and requests

Backgammon Deluxe Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Backgammon Blitz

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices
  • Freezing or crashing on login screen

Requested features

3 requests
  • Live player-vs-player mode
  • Better scoring and game mechanics explanation
  • More game modes and variations

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Backgammon Deluxe Go

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
10 purchases

Backgammon Blitz

One-time10
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 5 Energy$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • No Ads 7-Days$2.99
  • Double Energy 30-days$4.99
  • 3,000 Coins$4.99
  • No Ads 30-Days$6.99
  • 50 Energy$8.99
  • 15,000 Coins$19.99
  • 45,000 Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Deluxe Go free?
Backgammon Deluxe Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon Blitz free?
Backgammon Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Deluxe Go or Backgammon Blitz?
Backgammon Blitz is rated higher. Backgammon Deluxe Go averages 3.5 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while Backgammon Blitz averages 4.7 from 400 ratings.
Do Backgammon Deluxe Go or Backgammon Blitz have ads?
Both Backgammon Deluxe Go and Backgammon Blitz show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Deluxe Go or Backgammon Blitz?
Backgammon Deluxe Go ships an update every 3 months, and Backgammon Blitz every 3 months. Most recently, Backgammon Deluxe Go was updated on September 29, 2026 and Backgammon Blitz on August 30, 2026.

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