# iTavli vs Backgammon Elite HD

The clearest difference is rating: iTavli at 3.7 against Backgammon Elite HD's 3.3. iTavli also leads on ratings volume (55 vs 17). Backgammon Elite HD's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). 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 Elite HD sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTavli holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of iTavli's written reviews are positive against 41% of Backgammon Elite HD's.

iTavli ships an update monthly, Backgammon Elite HD every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTavli | Backgammon Elite HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itavli-best-backgammon-game/id427813048/reviews)** | [3.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-elite-hd/id584322488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **43.2% of reviews** | 41.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [i-SmartSolutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/391390898) | [Appscraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) |

## 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 Elite HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-elite-hd/id584322488)

Experience a classic two-player board game with a rich history. This app offers realistic graphics and multiple game variations to sharpen your tactical and strategic thinking. Play against a friend on the same device.

**Highlights:** Realistic graphics, 7 game versions (Nards, Nackgammon, Tavlya), Play together on a single board, Improves tactical and strategic thinking

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy chips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Nackgammon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Old English | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tavla | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mad Gulbar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gulbar | $0.99 | one-time |
| True Nards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy All | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTavli free?

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

### Is Backgammon Elite HD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTavli or Backgammon Elite HD?

iTavli is rated higher. iTavli averages 3.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Backgammon Elite HD averages 3.3 from 17 ratings.

### Do iTavli or Backgammon Elite HD have ads?

Both iTavli and Backgammon Elite HD show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTavli or Backgammon Elite HD?

iTavli ships an update monthly, and Backgammon Elite HD every 2 months. Most recently, iTavli was updated on October 23, 2026 and Backgammon Elite HD on October 23, 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.*