Comparison

Backgammon Deluxe Go vs Calculuz

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

Calculuz

A challenging math puzzle game where you fill in missing numbers in formulas. Progress through increasing difficulty levels, use power-ups, and compete for high scores. Tests arithmetic skills with timed challenges.

Highlights
  • Fill missing numbers in formulas
  • Progressive difficulty levels
  • Timed challenges
  • Power-ups available
  • Highscore lists for competition
  • Multiple formula collections
Features
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Calculuz is an engaging and challenging math puzzle game that requires players to use their arithmetic skills to fill in missing numbers in a given formula. The game is organized into different formula collections, with each collection containing a series of formulas that increase in difficulty. Players progress through the collections by filling in the missing numbers in each formula correctly. The game mechanics are simple but effective, with players using the available numbers on the board to complete the formula. To increase the challenge, the game gradually increases the size of the board and the range of numbers available as players progress through the collections. Some formulas also have a time limit, which adds an extra layer of difficulty and encourages players to think quickly and strategically. Calculuz also features power-ups and highscore lists, which add an extra element of excitement and competition to the game. Players can use power-ups to reveal the numbers they can use to complete a formula successfully, while highscore lists allow them to compete against others and strive for the top spot. Overall, Calculuz is a fun and challenging math puzzle game that is sure to test players' arithmetic skills and keep them engaged for hours on end.

Screenshots

Backgammon Deluxe Go4 screens
Calculuz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calculuz at 5.0 against Backgammon Deluxe Go's 3.5. Calculuz also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Backgammon Deluxe Go's advantage is ratings volume (286 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Calculuz sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculuz 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Deluxe Go ships an update every 4 months, Calculuz every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Backgammon Deluxe Go versus Calculuz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon Deluxe GoCalculuz
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (286 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings286 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnsenaSoft, S.A. de C.V.Bad Rhino ApS

Customer experience

Backgammon Deluxe Go

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

Calculuz

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Backgammon Deluxe Go

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
7 purchases

Calculuz

One-time7
  • 10 lifes$0.99
  • 25 lifes$1.99
  • 50 lifes$2.99
Show 4 more
  • 100 lifes$5.99
  • 250 lifes$9.99
  • 500 lifes$17.99
  • 1000 lifes$22.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Deluxe Go free?
Backgammon Deluxe Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculuz free?
Calculuz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Deluxe Go or Calculuz?
Calculuz is rated higher. Backgammon Deluxe Go averages 3.5 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while Calculuz averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Backgammon Deluxe Go or Calculuz have ads?
Both Backgammon Deluxe Go and Calculuz show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Deluxe Go or Calculuz?
Backgammon Deluxe Go ships an update every 4 months, and Calculuz every 6 days. Most recently, Backgammon Deluxe Go was updated on October 20, 2026 and Calculuz on October 9, 2026.

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