Comparison

Advanced Mill vs TricTrac 420

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

Head to head
About

Advanced Mill

Experience the classic board game of Nine Men's Morris on your iOS device. Play against an advanced AI with multiple difficulty levels, challenge friends locally or online, and utilize helpful features like undo and hints.

Highlights
  • Play against AI with four difficulty levels
  • Local two-player mode
  • Network multiplayer via Game Center
  • Undo move functionality
  • CPU hints and optional beginner hints
  • Game statistics and tie handling
Features
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Advanced Mill is an iOS adaptation of the traditional board game Mill. The game also known as Merils and Nine Men's Morris. Features: Play against CPU - Advanced AI with four difficulty levels. Two player game on the same device. Two player network game with Game Center. No ads. Undo function to take back moves. Getting CPU hint during a move. Displaying elapsed time, number of turns, reason of win at the end of the game. Checking and handling tie situations. Optional hints for beginner players. Displaying available moves. Saving and loading games from Main Menu. Thanks for your continuous support and reviews. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vtdevinfo

About

TricTrac 420

Features
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TricTrac 420 - The Ultimate Backgammon Variant Discover TricTrac 420, the most tactical and atmospheric variant of classic backgammon! While traditional backgammon is known worldwide, this specific game holds a legendary status in Dutch coffeeshops. It is the definitive game that has been played at wooden tables for decades, accompanied by a relaxed vibe, good music, and pure concentration. With TricTrac 420, we bring that authentic, laid-back coffeeshop experience straight to your smartphone or tablet, wrapped in a beautiful, dark design with premium responsive felt skins and physical 3D dice. It resembles Backgammon, but with a deeper tactical edge. Just like in backgammon, your goal is to move your checkers strategically across the board and be the first to bear off all your pieces. But beware: TricTrac introduces unique rules that completely alter the dynamics: The Legendary 1-2 Roll: Did you roll a 1 and a 2? Congratulations, you have a TricTrac! This unlocks a rare bonus sequence that allows you to take up to 8 steps in a single turn. Double Bonus: Do you roll doubles? Then you don't just play out your moves, you immediately earn an extra roll to leave your opponent behind for good. The Merciless Final Turn: Do you think you've won because all your checkers are off the board? The opponent always gets one final chance to force a draw or a spectacular comeback with a perfect roll. Three Ways to Play Online Multiplayer: Challenge your friends via a direct invite link or play against random opponents through fast matchmaking. The hardcore rules are verified server-side; no cheating possible. Offline against the AI: No internet? No problem. Test your skills against progressive AI opponents, from the relaxed Mellow Marley to the unbeatable The Hashashin. Local (Pass & Play): Transform your device into a real physical game board. Lay your phone or tablet flat on the table and play 1v1 face-to-face, just like in the coffeeshop. Competitive & Customizable Rise in the Rankings: Every online match counts toward your global ELO rating. Work your way up from the lower tiers to the absolute top division. Weekly Seasons: Compete in the weekly leaderboards and earn exclusive seasonal medals for your profile. Collect Unique Badges: Unlock rare achievements by pulling off masterstrokes on the board. VIP Cosmetics: Fully customize your gaming experience. Choose from various premium felt designs (such as refined wood or intarsia stars) and unique dice skins. Roll the dice, claim your spot on the leaderboard, and experience the unique thrill of TricTrac 420. No ads, pure gameplay. Available in Dutch and English. Terms of Use (EULA): https://bitma.nl/trictrac420/voorwaarden.html Privacy Policy: https://bitma.nl/trictrac420/privacy.html

Screenshots

Advanced Mill4 screens
TricTrac 4204 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TricTrac 420 at Free against Advanced Mill's $1.99. Advanced Mill's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

TricTrac 420 is free to download; Advanced Mill costs $1.99 up front. TricTrac 420 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Advanced Mill asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Advanced Mill versus TricTrac 420: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdvanced MillTricTrac 420
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVTDev Informatikai KftMartijn Klomp

In-app purchases

None

Advanced Mill

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TricTrac 420

Subscriptions3
  • Coffeeshop VIP - Maand$1.991 Month
  • Coffeeshop VIP - 3 mnd$3.993 Months
  • Coffeeshop VIP - Jaar$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Advanced Mill free?
Advanced Mill costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TricTrac 420 free?
TricTrac 420 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Advanced Mill or TricTrac 420 have ads?
Neither Advanced Mill nor TricTrac 420 shows ads.

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