Comparison

iTavli vs Brick Blast

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

Brick Blast

Features
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"Brick Blast" invites you to dive into an addictive world of classic breakout arcade action! Channel your inner arcade champion as you wield a paddle to shatter vibrant brick formations. With vibrant graphics, and progressively challenging levels, "Brick Blast" ensures endless entertainment. Whether you're a nostalgic fan or a new player, the intuitive controls and engaging gameplay will hook you instantly. Compete with friends, climb the leaderboards, and become the ultimate Brick Blast master! Classic (Free) has the following functionality: * 10 Levels * 3 Lives * Single round * Leaderboard Or, upgrade to Classic (Full) to get the following bonus content: * All 50 levels * Extra life every 20,000 points * Endless rounds - after completing level 50 the game starts again at level 1, but harder: - Extra lives are less often - Power-ups are less frequent - Ball speed increase * Separate leaderboard

Screenshots

iTavli4 screens
Brick Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Brick Blast at none against iTavli's shown. iTavli's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. iTavli sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Brick Blast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTavli ships an update monthly, Brick Blast every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iTavli versus Brick Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTavliBrick Blast
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (56 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings56 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri-SmartSolutionsEstune Services 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

Brick Blast

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
1 purchases

Brick Blast

One-time1
  • Classic (Full)$1.99

Questions

Is iTavli free?
iTavli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brick Blast free?
Brick Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iTavli or Brick Blast have ads?
iTavli shows ads; Brick Blast does not.
Which is updated more often, iTavli or Brick Blast?
iTavli ships an update monthly, and Brick Blast every 9 months. Most recently, iTavli was updated on November 8, 2026 and Brick Blast on November 8, 2026.

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