Comparison

Backgammon Deluxe Go vs FaceMe Backgammon

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

FaceMe Backgammon

Enjoy a user-friendly backgammon experience with online and local multiplayer options. Customize your game with various settings, track your progress with detailed statistics, and challenge opponents with an advanced AI.

Highlights
  • Online and local multiplayer
  • Advanced AI opponent
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
  • Customizable board and colors
  • Text chat feature
  • Detailed statistics tracking
  • Progressive undo and replay
Features
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* MOST user friendly BACKGAMMON app * - Invite friends or play with random opponents. - Rematch option at the end of a match. - Game Center achievements and leader boards. Highlights include: - Look for Game Center auto-match opponents while playing a local game - Option to switch board home position and swap color. - Text chat feature for all network games (Game Center, Local Network). Can be turned OFF. - Play a Local Network game (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi), against the computer, or a pass-the-device game. - Skill rating, won games, won match points and experience scores for completed Game Center matches. - Progressive undo, replay last move, PIP values, doubling cube, human powered random rolls. - Checkers are easy to select and move, with variable animation speed. - Optionally show all possible moves for any piece, or use "one-tap" moves. - Play 1, 3, 5 or unlimited-point matches. - Resignation with 1, 2, and 3-times multiplier. - Universal App: enhanced graphics for iPad and retina displays. - Neural Network based advanced computer algorithm. - Extensive settings screen allows users to customize their experience (see screen shots). - Multiple dice rolling algorithms including web based rolls. - Statistics screen: tracks games won, points won, matches won, as well as dice roll statistics. - If the losing player disconnects from the game the winning player gets awarded the win. - 60-second time limit per move for Game Center Auto-Match games.

Screenshots

Backgammon Deluxe Go4 screens
FaceMe Backgammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FaceMe Backgammon at 4.5 against Backgammon Deluxe Go's 3.5. FaceMe Backgammon also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 46%). 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 FaceMe Backgammon sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FaceMe Backgammon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 284 and 468 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Backgammon Deluxe Go's written reviews are positive against 54% of FaceMe Backgammon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Deluxe Go ships an update every 3 months, FaceMe Backgammon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Backgammon Deluxe Go versus FaceMe Backgammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon Deluxe GoFaceMe Backgammon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (284 ratings)4.5 (468 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews54.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings284468 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB16 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperENSENA SOFT SA DE CVQuatrian Inc.

Customer experience

Backgammon Deluxe Go

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

FaceMe Backgammon

All ratings468 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews358 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral13.1%
Negative32.7%

Bugs and requests

Backgammon Deluxe Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FaceMe Backgammon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Disconnects and lost games during online play
  • Incorrect game statistics and scoring
  • Unresponsive controls and UI issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow choosing opponent skill level
  • Add option to roll off for first move
  • Improve online matchmaking and stability
  • Provide more difficulty settings for computer
  • Implement true random dice rolls

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Backgammon Deluxe Go

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

FaceMe Backgammon

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Play$1.991 Year

Questions

Is Backgammon Deluxe Go free?
Backgammon Deluxe Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FaceMe Backgammon free?
FaceMe Backgammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Deluxe Go or FaceMe Backgammon?
FaceMe Backgammon is rated higher. Backgammon Deluxe Go averages 3.5 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while FaceMe Backgammon averages 4.5 from 468 ratings.
Do Backgammon Deluxe Go or FaceMe Backgammon have ads?
Both Backgammon Deluxe Go and FaceMe Backgammon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Deluxe Go or FaceMe Backgammon?
Backgammon Deluxe Go ships an update every 3 months, and FaceMe Backgammon every 2 months. Most recently, Backgammon Deluxe Go was updated on September 5, 2026 and FaceMe Backgammon on September 29, 2026.

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