# iTavli vs Escape Line

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Escape Line at none against iTavli's 12. Escape Line also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTavli sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Escape Line asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTavli | Escape Line |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itavli-best-backgammon-game/id427813048/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **55** | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [i-SmartSolutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/391390898) | [Efe Cengiz Kose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782670207) |

## 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


### Escape Line

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-line/id6741734381)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTavli free?

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

### Is Escape Line free?

Escape Line is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do iTavli or Escape Line have ads?

iTavli shows ads; Escape Line does not.

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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.*