Comparison

Farkle Dice DLX vs Hardwood Backgammon Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Farkle Dice DLX

A fast-paced dice game for 2-4 players where you race to 10,000 points. Play against AI or friends online or offline, with customizable rules and achievements.

Highlights
  • Online and offline multiplayer
  • Play against AI
  • Customizable rules
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • 100% dice randomization
  • Hints for new players
Features
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Your purchase includes a copy for Apple TV. Play Anyone Anywhere in the World. Farkle Dice is an exciting fast paced dice game for 2 – 4 players. Race to 10,000 points as you play against the computer or your friends, either offline or online. You'll have hours and hours of entertainment challenging the computer and your family. Roll the dice to earn big points! That one lucky combination could put you in the lead. *** Selected by Apple as New & Notable *** *** Play Anyone Anywhere in the World Using Game Center *** *** Achievements, Leaderboards, Online Multiplayer *** Farkle Dice has beautiful artwork, engaging sound, and is both fun to play and user-friendly. Both new and experienced players will love the clarity of the score board and how quickly you can jam out a game while in a meeting (before someone notices). Achievements, achievements, achievements! You are now rewarded for that fantastic roll or super win. You can view the list of achievements through the game menu. There are two mystery ones - can you discover what they are? 100% dice randomization to prevent cheating. Each roll uses a robust randomization algorithm implemented by our lead engineer (an MIT graduate!). The computer player has the same chance you do. Sometimes, you have to take that extra risk and roll again! • Play on your iPhone or iPad. • Challenge your friends from around the world through Game Center • Customize rules to how you play, such as break-in score or score 4, 5, 6 of a Kind • Play against several different computer players, each one offering a unique challenge • Fantastic graphics, professionally drawn • Super cool sound effects and music • New player hints pointing out which dice can be scored (they can be turned off in settings for experienced players) • Share your winning score on Facebook or Twitter • Earn Achievements! Game Center support. • Perfect for that five-minute break or long commute ** Frequently Asked Questions ** Q. How do I play my friend who is across the country? A. Tap "Play Network" then invite your friend through Game Center. Q. How do you play Farkle Dice? A. The rules can be found by tapping "Settings" then "How to Play". Q. Why are your rules different than the ones I learned? A. Farkle Rules vary by state and country. Select "Settings" to customize the rules. Q. When does the Pass button become active? A. You need to select at least one scoring dice. Q. Which dice can be scored? A. The dice with the arrows above them can be used for scoring (you can turn the arrows off in Settings). Farkle Dice has been translated into French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Korean.

About

Hardwood Backgammon Pro

Experience the classic board game with a modern twist. Play against AI or players worldwide with customizable boards, dice, and checkers. Enjoy achievements and immersive environments for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Single player vs. AI
  • Online multiplayer
  • 2 player local mode
  • Full match play with doubling cube
  • Customizable boards, dice, and checkers
  • Achievements
Features
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Pull up a chair at the Hardwood Inn. Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world -- and Hardwood Backgammon has been bringing players together for over 20 years. Whether you're a seasoned player or just learning the board, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere, good company, and a great game. If you're tired of board games dressed up as casinos, you've found your Hardwood Inn. Play online with players worldwide, challenge a friend sitting next to you, or test yourself against our world-class Neural Net AI. For the ultimate face-to-face experience, our exclusive Tablet Board Mode lets you place your device flat on the table like a real backgammon board -- the UI flips automatically between players on each turn. Why Players Keep Coming Back: • Ad-free experience -- no interruptions, ever • World-Class AI: Neural Net engine plays like a real opponent, not a pushover • Play Anywhere: Solo, online, or local multiplayer -- no internet required for solo • Tablet Board Mode: Place your device flat and play face-to-face just like a real board • Full Match Play with doubling cube support • Competitive Edge: Online tournaments and global leaderboards • Immersive Experience: Stunning environments and high-quality audio • Total Customization: Unique boards, checkers, dice, and backgrounds -- available with tokens, purchasable anytime Sign in with your Hardwood account across all our games and your cosmetics come with you. One collection, every game. Want online chat, rated games, and 200 tokens every month? Plus membership is optional and affordable -- your first 30 days are on us. More Hardwood Games: • Hardwood Spades -- the classic trick taking game • Hardwood Euchre -- Jacks are Trump • Hardwood Hearts -- avoid the points • Video Poker Duel -- competitive Video poker for two Prefer a quiet game alone? All of our games can be played solo -- but for the ultimate single player experience, check out Hardwood Solitaire IV, also available on the App Store. Questions, suggestions, or found an issue? We love hearing from our players at support@silvercrk.com ____________________ Hardwood Games Subscriptions are optional and available at a rate of 1 month for $4.99, 3 months for $14.99 or 1 year for $29.99. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscriptions can be managed from your iTunes account settings. Cancellation of subscriptions is not allowed. Our privacy policy may be viewed at http://www.hardwoodgames.com/about/privacy/ Our terms of service may be viewed at http://www.hardwoodgames.com/about/terms/

Screenshots

Farkle Dice DLX3 screens
Hardwood Backgammon Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hardwood Backgammon Pro at 4.7 against Farkle Dice DLX's 4.0. Hardwood Backgammon Pro also leads on price ($0.99 vs $6.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Farkle Dice DLX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (77% vs 57%). On ratings volume, ads, 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

Farkle Dice DLX costs $6.99 and Hardwood Backgammon Pro $0.99 up front. Hardwood Backgammon Pro sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Farkle Dice DLX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hardwood Backgammon Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Farkle Dice DLX's written reviews are positive against 57% of Hardwood Backgammon Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Farkle Dice DLX ships an update every 9 months, Hardwood Backgammon Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Farkle Dice DLX versus Hardwood Backgammon Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFarkle Dice DLXHardwood Backgammon Pro
Price$6.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.0 (14 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1415 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB95 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSmart Box Design LLCSilver Creek Entertainment

Customer experience

Farkle Dice DLX

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative9.3%

Hardwood Backgammon Pro

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Farkle Dice DLX

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Algorithm not random
  • AI appears to cheat
  • Not full screen on iPhone 14
  • Game locks up when opponent goes out
  • Achievements not syncing across devices
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  • Paid version has ads/popups
  • Paid version doesn't remove ads from other versions
  • Game sometimes too fast to see scoring hand

Requested features

15 requests
  • Network play / play with friends over internet
  • Make Farkle animation quicker
  • More scoring options (e.g., 2 triplets)
  • Landscape mode
  • Randomize player order
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  • Track wins
  • More AI characters
  • New themes
  • Statistics tracking (wins/losses)
  • Retina display support
  • Option to turn off triple farkle penalty
  • Set score points for sets of a kind
  • Slow down game speed
  • Increase target score (e.g., to 25,000)
  • Dark mode option

Hardwood Backgammon Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Farkle Dice DLX

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Hardwood Backgammon Pro

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Membership$4.991 Month
  • Plus Membership$14.993 Months
  • Plus Membership$29.991 Year
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  • 12 Month Plus Membership$29.991 Year
One-time11
  • Pack of 80 Tokens$0.99
  • Pack of 165 Tokens$1.99
  • Plus Membership$2.99
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  • Pack of 425 Tokens$4.99
  • 1 Month Plus Membership$4.99
  • Pack of 865 Tokens$9.99
  • Plus Membership$19.99
  • Pack of 1800 Tokens$19.99
  • 12 Month Plus Membership$29.99
  • Plus Membership$29.99
  • 12 Month Plus Membership$34.99

Questions

Is Farkle Dice DLX free?
Farkle Dice DLX costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hardwood Backgammon Pro free?
Hardwood Backgammon Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Farkle Dice DLX or Hardwood Backgammon Pro?
Hardwood Backgammon Pro is rated higher. Farkle Dice DLX averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Hardwood Backgammon Pro averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Farkle Dice DLX or Hardwood Backgammon Pro have ads?
Neither Farkle Dice DLX nor Hardwood Backgammon Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Farkle Dice DLX or Hardwood Backgammon Pro?
Farkle Dice DLX ships an update every 9 months, and Hardwood Backgammon Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Farkle Dice DLX was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hardwood Backgammon Pro on October 12, 2026.

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