Comparison

iTavli vs Backgammon ∞

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

Head to head
About

iTavli

This app offers a vast collection of 15 backgammon variations, allowing you to play against AI opponents or friends worldwide. Enjoy features like realistic dice, customizable boards, and live game watching.

Highlights
  • 15 backgammon game variants
  • Play against AI or global players
  • Online multiplayer with chat
  • Bluetooth local play
  • Realistic 3D dice and checkers
  • Unlimited undo function
  • Tournament mode
Features
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Why play just one backgammon game when you can play them ALL? Why play only against the computer when you can play your FRIENDS from all over the world? iTavli brings together 15 backgammon games in one app. Play against a friend, or challenge the computer at four levels of difficulty, including the new Expert level. THE GAMES • Modern Backgammon (with the Doubling Cube) • Portes (Backgammon) • LongGammon • Plakoto (Blockgammon): land on your opponent's single checker to pin it • Plakoto Express • Fevga (Narde): you can't hit, so you have to block your opponent's way • Russian Narde • Khacapuri • Gul Bara • Acey Deucey (American) • Acey Deucey (European) • Nackgammon • Tawla 31 • Gioul • Moultezim TOURNAMENTS • Set a winning score and play a tournament against your opponent: Portes, Plakoto and Fevga, in that order PLAY ONLINE • Play with friends and players from all over the world • Choose your opponent and the game you want to play • Chat during the game • Watch other players' games live • Create or join a Private Room • Get notified when your opponent goes offline or comes back online • Online statistics Visit www.itavli.com for instructions. PLAY NEARBY • Connect over Bluetooth and play with friends next to you FEATURES • Realistic 3D rolling dice • Three ways to roll: auto-roll, tap to roll, or shake to roll • Move checkers with a tap • Unlimited undo for each turn • Realistic sound • Statistics for every game • Save player names • Choose your checker colors and your opponent's • Left or right board layout

About

Backgammon ∞

Enjoy one of the oldest board games in a convenient digital format. Play against friends or AI with beautiful graphics and detailed statistics. Save your progress and resume games later.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer with Game Center
  • Play multiple online games
  • Human vs AI mode
  • Human vs Human mode
  • Multi-user statistics
  • Save and resume games
  • Extended game statistics
Features
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Backgammon is one of the funniest and oldest games in a convenient format. You can play matches anywhere with your friends and you don't have to carry heavy game board with you. Now the full version is available for your device. You can use this app to play against another person on the same device. Beautiful graphics and animation please the eye. The well designed guide helps you learn the game. Features: • Multiplayer with Game Center • Play multiple online games simultaneously • Play online with friends • Human vs AI • Human vs Human • Multi-user: stats for every user separate • Multi-save: save as many games as you want, you always can complete game later • Extended statistics: wins, points, dice, etc • Every turn game history • Saved matches preview and pip • Universal app for the iPhone and iPad -Terms of Use http://backgammon.sevenfoots.com/termsOfUse.html -Privacy Policy http://backgammon.sevenfoots.com/privacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

iTavli4 screens
Backgammon ∞3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iTavli at 3.7 against Backgammon ∞'s 2.8. iTavli also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 26 months) and review sentiment (43% vs 15%). Backgammon ∞'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. iTavli sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Backgammon ∞ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTavli holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTavli has 56 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of iTavli's written reviews are positive against 15% of Backgammon ∞'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTavli ships an update monthly, Backgammon ∞ every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iTavli versus Backgammon ∞: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTavliBackgammon ∞
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (56 ratings) — better2.8 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better11
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 26 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB47 MB
Age rating4++4
Developeri-SmartSolutionsDmytro Denys

Customer experience

iTavli

All ratings56 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral17.0%
Negative39.8%

Backgammon ∞

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative76.9%

Bugs and requests

iTavli

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • 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
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  • Undo function only works for first move
  • Game selection doesn't match what loads (Plakoto/Fevga confusion)
  • Checker stuck in place for extended periods
  • Board state inconsistency between players
  • App won't respond to play button
  • Game hangs waiting for online player acceptance
  • Crashes when finishing online games
  • Sluggish performance after multiple games
  • Dice rolls appear biased or unfair
  • In-app purchases not registering properly
  • Game becomes unresponsive mid-game
  • Pieces move illegally in Acey-Deucey variant
  • Tournament mode freezes at Fevga (third game)

Requested features

17 requests
  • 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
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  • Authentic kafenio background ambiance
  • Player rating and statistics system
  • Move timer for online games
  • Bluetooth connectivity between devices
  • Customizable board colors and checker colors
  • Better online player discovery and filtering
  • In-game contact/support option
  • Auto-finish when neither player can capture
  • Faster online game responsiveness
  • Right-aligned default board setup option
  • Headphone compatibility
  • Improved graphics and animation speed

Backgammon ∞

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iTavli

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time9
  • Get 1000 coins for $1.99$1.99
  • Get 3000 coins for $2.99$2.99
  • Get 10000 coins for $4.99$4.99
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  • The Plakoto (or Blockgammon) game$5.99
  • The Fevga (or Narde) game$5.99
  • Purchase the Acey Deucey (Amercan) game$5.99
  • Purchase the Gulbara game$5.99
  • Purchase the Acey Deucey (European) game$5.99
  • Purchase the Tawla 31 game$5.99
3 purchases

Backgammon ∞

One-time3
  • Remove Advertisement2 variants$0.99
  • Remove Advertisement$2.99
  • Remove Advertisement$4.99

Questions

Is iTavli free?
iTavli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon ∞ free?
Backgammon ∞ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTavli or Backgammon ∞?
iTavli is rated higher. iTavli averages 3.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Backgammon ∞ averages 2.8 from 11 ratings.
Do iTavli or Backgammon ∞ have ads?
Both iTavli and Backgammon ∞ show ads.
Which is updated more often, iTavli or Backgammon ∞?
iTavli ships an update monthly, and Backgammon ∞ every 26 months. Most recently, iTavli was updated on November 8, 2026 and Backgammon ∞ on November 1, 2026.

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