Comparison

iTavli vs Saints

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 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
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Why do you play a single backgammon game, when you can play ALL backgammon games? Why do you play against the computer, when you can play with your FRIENDS from all over the world? Play against your friend or the computer (3 levels of difficulty) 15 backgammon like games: * Modern Backgammon (with the Doubling Cube) * Portes or Backgammon * LongGammon * Plakoto or Blockgammon: (You block your opponent's single checker when you land on it) * Plakoto Express * Fevga or Narde: (You can land your checkers on open or friendly occupied places) * Russian Narde * Khacapuri * Gul bara * Acey - Deucey (American) * Acey - Deucey (European) * Nackgammon * Tawla31 * Gioul * Moultezim * Set the winning score and play a tournament with your opponent Use the bluetooth to connect and play with your nearby friends OR Online Game (Please visit the website for instructions): - Play with your friends from all over the world!! - Chat with you friends!! - Select your opponent - Select the game you wish to play - Statistics - Be notified when your opponent is offline and back-online Extra Features: - Control chip's movement with tapping - Unlimited undo function (for each turn) - Realistic sound - Amazing graphics - Three different options for rolling the dice (auto-roll, tap to roll, shake to roll) - Statistics - Save the name of the player - Select and Save the color of the chips for the player and the opponent - Two ways to set up the board: left and right layout

About

Saints

Explore the life of Saint Paisios through interactive characters and engaging content. This application offers a spiritual and inspirational journey for all ages, celebrating the legacy of Orthodox saints.

Highlights
  • Interactive character encounters
  • Learn about Saint Paisios' life
  • Spiritual guidance
  • Examples of holiness
  • Inspirational content
Features
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In this application the user will have the chance to meet Saint Paisios life and interact with the characters. This app is recommended for all old and young friends who want to meet the Saint in a more fun way. "The Lives of the Orthodox Saints" serves as a source of inspiration, offering spiritual guidance and examples of holiness for Orthodox Christians and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the faith. It celebrates the lives of these saints as shining examples of faith, hope, and love, and their enduring legacy within the Orthodox Christian Church. This anthology chronicles the remarkable stories of men and women who have lived their lives in devout service to God, embodying the teachings and principles of the Orthodox faith.

Screenshots

iTavli4 screens
Saints3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iTavli at Free against Saints's $1.99. iTavli also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 0%) and rating (3.7 vs 3.0). Saints's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

iTavli is free to download; Saints costs $1.99 up front. iTavli sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Saints asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTavli holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTavli has 55 ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Saints's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTavli ships an update monthly, Saints every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
iTavli versus Saints: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTavliSaints
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.7 (55 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings55 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri-SmartSolutionsSavvas Papadopoulos

Customer experience

iTavli

All ratings55 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral14.5%
Negative21.8%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral17.1%
Negative40.0%

Saints

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Saints

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

iTavli

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time11
  • 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
  • Purchase Russian Narde game$5.99
  • Purchase Plakoto Express game$5.99
None

Saints

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTavli free?
iTavli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Saints free?
Saints costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iTavli or Saints?
iTavli is rated higher. iTavli averages 3.7 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Saints averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iTavli or Saints have ads?
iTavli shows ads; Saints does not.
Which is updated more often, iTavli or Saints?
iTavli ships an update monthly, and Saints every 4 months. Most recently, iTavli was updated on October 17, 2026 and Saints on October 7, 2026.

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