Comparison

iTavli vs Ξερή του Zoo.gr

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

Ξερή του Zoo.gr

A traditional Greek card game where players aim to collect points by forming special card combinations or achieving a 'Kseri'. Strategy and skillful card play are key to winning this engaging game.

Highlights
  • Traditional Greek card game mechanics
  • Point collection system
  • Special card combinations
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Kseri combination scoring
Features
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Kseri is a traditional Greek card game where every player starts with 6 cards and try to collect as many points as possible. Points are gathered from the special cards or from a Kseri which is the best combination. Kseri is when a single card has been left on board and the player whose turn is, throws a card with the same symbol or number. The more cards you collect the more points you are likely to have, while you need a strategy or many Jacks to win!

Screenshots

iTavli4 screens
Ξερή του Zoo.gr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ξερή του Zoo.gr at 4.3 against iTavli's 3.7. Ξερή του Zoo.gr also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Ξερή του Zoo.gr sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ξερή του Zoo.gr holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 30 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTavli ships an update monthly, Ξερή του Zoo.gr every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iTavli versus Ξερή του Zoo.gr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTavliΞερή του Zoo.gr
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (56 ratings)4.3 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings56 — better30
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 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 MB118 MB
Age rating4++17
Developeri-SmartSolutionsLazyLand LTD

Customer experience

iTavli

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

Ξερή του Zoo.gr

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%

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

Ξερή του Zoo.gr

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
7 purchases

Ξερή του Zoo.gr

One-time7
  • 500 Chips2 variants$0.99
  • 2000 Chips2 variants$2.99
  • 30 Diamonds$3.99
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  • 5000 Chips2 variants$4.99
  • 40000 Μάρκες$10.99
  • 15000 Chips$10.99
  • 40000 Chips$21.99

Questions

Is iTavli free?
iTavli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ξερή του Zoo.gr free?
Ξερή του Zoo.gr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTavli or Ξερή του Zoo.gr?
Ξερή του Zoo.gr is rated higher. iTavli averages 3.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Ξερή του Zoo.gr averages 4.3 from 30 ratings.
Do iTavli or Ξερή του Zoo.gr have ads?
Both iTavli and Ξερή του Zoo.gr show ads.
Which is updated more often, iTavli or Ξερή του Zoo.gr?
iTavli ships an update monthly, and Ξερή του Zoo.gr every 2 months. Most recently, iTavli was updated on November 10, 2026 and Ξερή του Zoo.gr on November 1, 2026.

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