# Ball vs Backgammon+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgammon+ at none against Ball's 10. Backgammon+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Ball's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 41%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ball sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Backgammon+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Ball against 4.3 for Backgammon+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Ball's written reviews are positive against 41% of Backgammon+'s.

Ball ships an update monthly, Backgammon+ every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ball | Backgammon+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-hop-bowling/id423927879/reviews)** | [4.3 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-plus/id1551850028/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 40.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 155 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Renown Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/393190602) | [Adikus](https://appshunter.io/developer/293841475) |

## What reviewers say

### Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-hop-bowling/id423927879)

Experience the classic arcade ball roller game on your mobile device. Aim for targets, chase high scores, and utilize a unique bonus icon system to multiply your earnings and extend your gameplay. Collect unique balls and unlock new lane themes as you compete globally.

**Highlights:** Arcade ball roller gameplay, Original bonus icon system, Score multipliers, Ticket rewards and prize redemption, Simulation physics, Collectible balls and unlockable lane themes, Global leaderboards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pirate | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4x all tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12,500 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2x all tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| 36,000 Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| Time Saver | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Nostalgic arcade experience
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- ⏱️ Great for quick gaming sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of game modes or challenges
- 💰 Expensive ticket prices for new tables/balls
- 📺 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🤖 Inconsistent ball controls and physics

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or exits to home screen
- Score not properly recorded or displayed
- Tickets disappearing from user accounts

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- More customization options for tables and balls
- Improved ticket earning system
- Ability to turn off or reduce ads


### Backgammon+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-plus/id1551850028)

Experience the classic dice and board game with a simple interface and authentic atmosphere. Play against AI, a friend, or online players, with or without an internet connection. Features include a Doubling Cube and support for various board orientations.

**Highlights:** Play alone, with a friend, or online, Offline play supported, Simple and nice interface, Wooden board atmosphere, Vertical and horizontal orientation, Doubling cube with Crawford rule

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Attractive visuals
- 🎮 Challenging AI
- 🔍 Customizable options
- 🎓 Helpful tutorials

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Dice rolls appear non-random
- 🤖 AI is overly aggressive on higher difficulties
- 🕰️ Slow online matchmaking
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices
- 🔇 No option to disable music

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when receiving notifications
- Incorrect scoring in some matches
- Inability to make legal moves at times

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose dice roll order
- Replay functionality
- Online leaderboards and rankings
- Adjustable game speed
- More board and piece customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ball free?

Ball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backgammon+ free?

Backgammon+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ball or Backgammon+?

Ball is rated higher. Ball averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Backgammon+ averages 4.3 from 12K ratings.

### Do Ball or Backgammon+ have ads?

Ball shows ads; Backgammon+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ball or Backgammon+?

Ball ships an update monthly, and Backgammon+ every 2 months. Most recently, Ball was updated on September 25, 2026 and Backgammon+ on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*