Comparison

Backgammon Deluxe Go vs Joining Hands

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

Joining Hands

A charming and innovative puzzle game where players drag and drop characters to connect them all by holding hands. With over a hundred levels, it offers a relaxing yet challenging experience suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop Peablins to hold hands
  • Leave no hand behind
  • No time limits, enemies, or pressure
  • Retina quality graphics
  • Over a hundred levels
  • Game Center leaderboards
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A handtastic puzzle that leaves no hand behind! Full of charm, innovation and originality, but very easy to learn! Starts off as enjoyably mellow, with the later levels offering a perky challenge for those who yearn it. REVIEWS "With a simple premise of leaving no hand untouched, this game gradually increases in difficulty while never losing its undeniable charm." - USA Today "Joining Hands offers a new idea, and one that works really well on the iPhone or iPad's touchscreen." - pocketgamer.co.uk "Rounding out this delightful title are Retina quality graphics, plus enjoyable animations, sounds, and music." - appadvice.com "Joining Hands will have a place on my iPad and iPod touch for quite some time." - gamezebo.com 4.5/5 "The gameplay is virtually flawless and the concept is fresh and habit forming." - sahgeekmom.com 4.5/5 "All in all, Joining Hands is a unique puzzler that’s ideal for people who like to ponder. It’s packed with hours of content, polish and charm. I highly recommend it." - thesmartphoneappreview.com - Featured in the "Innovative Gameplay" category on the iTunes App Store! MEET THE PEABLINS Enter the Whispering Woods and meet the Peablins! Peablins are curious little creatures sharing a common belief: Hold hands with your friends and the Bogeyman won't dare to show up. It has worked as long as anyone can remember, so it must be true. Join the Peablins on their quest to find all their siblings and cousins! GAMEPLAY Drag and drop Peablins so that everyone is holding hands. Some Peablins have more hands than others... Leave no hand behind! FEATURES - No time limits, no enemies, no pressure - Innovative, elegant and easy to learn - Fun and suitable for all ages - Supports the 2012 iPad (3rd gen) Retina display - Several kinds of Peablins requiring unique approaches - Hilarious sound effects - More than a hundred levels - Compete with your friends on Game Center leaderboards Trailer: http://youtu.be/40SfoJU0-ig Gameplay intro: http://youtu.be/PrmN8AJBiZ8

Screenshots

Backgammon Deluxe Go4 screens
Joining Hands4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Joining Hands at 95% against Backgammon Deluxe Go's 46%. Joining Hands also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Backgammon Deluxe Go's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). On 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

Backgammon Deluxe Go is free to download; Joining Hands costs $2.99 up front. Backgammon Deluxe Go sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Joining Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Joining Hands holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Deluxe Go has 286 ratings behind it against 34, 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 95% of Joining Hands's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Deluxe Go ships an update every 4 months, Joining Hands every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Backgammon Deluxe Go versus Joining Hands: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon Deluxe GoJoining Hands
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.5 (286 ratings)4.8 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews94.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings286 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnsenaSoft, S.A. de C.V.10tons Ltd

Customer experience

Backgammon Deluxe Go

All ratings286 ratings
Positive57.7%
Neutral14.0%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral16.2%
Negative37.9%

Joining Hands

All ratings34 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive94.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative0.6%

Bugs and requests

Backgammon Deluxe Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Joining Hands

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and updates
  • Hint/skip level option
  • Difficulty settings
  • Achievements/leaderboards

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Backgammon Deluxe Go

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Joining Hands

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backgammon Deluxe Go free?
Backgammon Deluxe Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Joining Hands free?
Joining Hands costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Deluxe Go or Joining Hands?
Joining Hands is rated higher. Backgammon Deluxe Go averages 3.5 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while Joining Hands averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.
Do Backgammon Deluxe Go or Joining Hands have ads?
Backgammon Deluxe Go shows ads; Joining Hands does not.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Deluxe Go or Joining Hands?
Backgammon Deluxe Go ships an update every 4 months, and Joining Hands every 9 months. Most recently, Backgammon Deluxe Go was updated on October 13, 2026 and Joining Hands on October 15, 2026.

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