# iTavli vs Backgammon Games

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon Games at 4.1 against iTavli's 3.7. Backgammon Games also leads on ratings volume (709 vs 55). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTavli sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Backgammon Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backgammon Games holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Games has 709 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of iTavli's written reviews are positive against 36% of Backgammon Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iTavli ships an update monthly, Backgammon Games every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTavli | Backgammon Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itavli-best-backgammon-game/id427813048/reviews) | **[4.1 (709 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-games-plus-18/id581133305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **709** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 35.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [i-SmartSolutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/391390898) | [Boyan Paskalev](https://appshunter.io/developer/528219271) |

## What reviewers say

### iTavli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itavli-best-backgammon-game/id427813048)

This app offers a vast collection of backgammon variations, allowing you to play against friends online or the computer. Enjoy features like chat, statistics, and customizable game settings for an enhanced backgammon experience.

**Highlights:** 15 backgammon variations, Online multiplayer with friends, Play against AI (3 difficulty levels), Chat functionality, Tournament mode, Detailed statistics, Customizable chip colors and board layout

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Get 1000 coins for $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 3000 coins for $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 10000 coins for $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Plakoto (or Blockgammon) game | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Fevga (or Narde) game | $5.99 | one-time |
| Purchase the Acey Deucey (Amercan) game | $5.99 | one-time |
| Purchase the Gulbara game | $5.99 | one-time |
| Purchase the Acey Deucey (European) game | $5.99 | one-time |
| Purchase the Tawla 31 game | $5.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Russian Narde game | $5.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Plakoto Express game | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Comprehensive game variants (Portes, Plakoto, Fevga, Acey-Deucey)
- 🌐 Online multiplayer functionality with global players
- 🎯 Good for learning multiple backgammon variations
- 🎨 Stylish and attractive user interface design
- 👥 Ability to play tournaments with all three games in sequence

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes during gameplay
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs affecting piece placement and movement
- 🤖 Weak AI opponent at all difficulty levels
- 🐛 Illegal moves allowed (extra moves on doubles, pieces moving backwards)
- 📊 Unfair difficulty scaling (relies on dice luck rather than strategy)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during gameplay, especially in tournament mode
- Pieces disappear or become invisible when stacked
- Opponent's pieces land on player's pieces and stall game
- Illegal moves allowed (extra moves on doubles, moving backwards)
- Game freezes when online opponent disconnects

**Requested features**

- Improved AI difficulty with better strategic gameplay
- Resign button for early game exit
- Reliable undo/confirm button for moves
- Tournament save/resume functionality
- Sound effects and dice rolling audio


### Backgammon Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-games-plus-18/id581133305)

Experience a vast collection of backgammon variants, playable offline against AI or online with friends. Track your progress with detailed statistics and compete in tournaments. Offers customizable gameplay and daily challenges for endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** 18+ Backgammon Variants, Offline AI Play, Online Multiplayer, Backgammon Tournaments, ELO Rating System, Daily Challenges, Customizable Gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No adds | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay
- 👍 Variety of game modes
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🕹️ Responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Suspected AI manipulation of dice rolls
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Slow performance after updates
- 💰 Ads even after paid purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Dice disappearing during gameplay
- Scoring and game progression issues
- Multiplayer functionality not working
- Orientation lock problems on mobile

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Undo/rollback move option
- Detailed game statistics tracking
- Customizable AI difficulty settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTavli free?

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

### Is Backgammon Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTavli or Backgammon Games?

Backgammon Games is rated higher. iTavli averages 3.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Backgammon Games averages 4.1 from 709 ratings.

### Do iTavli or Backgammon Games have ads?

Both iTavli and Backgammon Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTavli or Backgammon Games?

iTavli ships an update monthly, and Backgammon Games every 3 weeks. Most recently, iTavli was updated on October 17, 2026 and Backgammon Games on October 15, 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.*