Simply Ludo vs Backgammon..
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simply Ludo
This is a digital adaptation of the classic Ludo board game, offering a fun experience for two to four players. Compete against AI or friends, with intuitive controls and engaging themes.
- Play against computer AI
- Supports up to 4 players
- Intuitive touch controls
- Multiple holiday themes
- Aeroplane Chess theme
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Roll a lot of "six" Best selling Ludo game on iOS, over 5,000,000 worldwide downloads. Ludo is a simple board game for two to four players. In the game, the players race their four tokens from start to finish according to dice rolls. The game is originated from the traditional Indian game Pachisi. It has different variations all over the world with minor differences in rules. These includes Sorry!, Tock, Mensch ärgere dich niche. In this game we use the Chinese rule that introduced more randomness and fun. It also came with a plane theme and called Aeroplane Chess (or Flying Chess) in China. Features - Play against the computer AI - Up to 4 players - Intuitive touch control - Nice sound effect - Aeroplane theme - 3 different Holiday themes Follow us on twitter: @simplygame Email us: simplygamesupport@gmail.com
Backgammon..
Experience the timeless board game with stunning 3D graphics and an intuitive interface. Play against a computer opponent or challenge friends and family on the same device. This game combines elements of luck and strategy for engaging gameplay.
- Classic backgammon gameplay
- Gorgeous 3D graphics
- Computer opponent
- Local multiplayer mode
- Intuitive interface
- Zoom and rotation controls
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The classic board game of all times, with gorgeous graphics, computer opponent, and intuitive interface. Backgammon is a game of luck and strategy. Beautiful handcrafted board and pieces are showcased in a 3D view with rotation and zoom. With Backgammon you can test your playing skills against the computer, or against friends or family on the same device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simply Ludo at 85% against Backgammon..'s 0%. Simply Ludo also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). Backgammon..'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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
Both are free to download. Simply Ludo sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon.. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Simply Ludo holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply Ludo has 421 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Simply Ludo's written reviews are positive against 0% of Backgammon..'s.
Simply Ludo ships an update every 2 months, Backgammon.. every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simply Ludo | Backgammon.. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (421 ratings) — better | 1.8 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 421 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 4.3 — better | 8.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 展农 方 | baKno Games |
Customer experience
Simply Ludo
Backgammon..
Bugs and requests
Simply Ludo
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes after games
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Unreliable dice rolls
Requested features
4 requests- Update to support latest iOS versions
- Add online/multiplayer mode
- Improve AI difficulty settings
- Introduce more game modes and themes
Backgammon..
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Simply Ludo
- Halloween Theme$0.99
- Christmas Theme$0.99
- Chinese New Year Theme$0.99
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- 5 Magic Dice$0.99
- Unlock All Themes$1.99
- 15 Magic Dice$1.99
- Unlock Multiplayer$2.99
- 30 Magic Dice$2.99
- Multiplayer and all themes$3.99
Backgammon..
- Backgammon 10 Game Sessions$0.99
- Backgammon Unlimited for One Month$1.99
- Backgammon Full Game Unlimited$24.99
