Comparison

iTavli vs Backgammon Duel

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

Backgammon Duel

Features
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Backgammon Duel a mobile version of the classic backgammon game. One of the oldest, most played and loved games. Enjoy backgammon without the casino style of other backgammon games on the mobile apps stores. Features - Don't pay coins to enter a game - No in game banner ads - No doubling cube - Regular updates - Highlighting the available moves - Undo your last move - Classic graphics and game play - Intuitive design to better focus on the game - Ads are displayed after a game Also known as Tavli (Greece), Tawla (Egypt), Shesh Besh, (Hebrew), and Takteh (Iranian), but whatever you call it you can download it now and challenge yourself.

Screenshots

iTavli4 screens
Backgammon Duel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgammon Duel at none against iTavli's 12. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Backgammon Duel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTavli ships an update monthly, Backgammon Duel every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iTavli versus Backgammon Duel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTavliBackgammon Duel
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (55 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings55 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri-SmartSolutionsPHATCAT GAMES LTD

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 Duel

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

Backgammon Duel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTavli free?
iTavli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon Duel free?
Backgammon Duel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iTavli or Backgammon Duel have ads?
Both iTavli and Backgammon Duel show ads.
Which is updated more often, iTavli or Backgammon Duel?
iTavli ships an update monthly, and Backgammon Duel every 2 months. Most recently, iTavli was updated on October 7, 2026 and Backgammon Duel on October 3, 2026.

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