# Backgammon Masters vs Backgammon Ultimate

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon Ultimate at 4.4 against Backgammon Masters's 3.8. Backgammon Ultimate also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 34%). Backgammon Masters's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 112). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backgammon Masters sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon Ultimate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backgammon Ultimate holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Masters has 1.1K ratings behind it against 112, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Backgammon Masters's written reviews are positive against 50% of Backgammon Ultimate's.

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, Backgammon Ultimate every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon Masters | Backgammon Ultimate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-masters/id466854342/reviews) | **[4.4 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-ultimate/id1114332150/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 112 |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 329 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2KB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/447008232) | [G Soft Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/807115215) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgammon Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-masters/id466854342)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Experience the classic board game with modern graphics and multiple variations. Play against AI, friends, or online opponents in tournaments, with customizable profiles and live chat. Enjoy fair dice rolls and track your progress with extensive statistics.

**Highlights:** Multiple backgammon styles (Narde, Tavla, Nackgammon), Online multiplayer and AI opponent modes, Daily tournaments, Hotseat mode for local play, Customizable profiles and global chat, Fair and verifiable dice rolls, Extensive game statistics

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "No ads package GIFT" | Free | one-time |
| "No ads package" | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 Spins for Wheel of Fortune | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of gold - FIRE SALE! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack of gold - SALE! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sack of gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of gold - SALE! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pile of gold - FIRE SALE! | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pile of gold | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fair dice rolls
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 💬 Good communication options with opponents
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Unfair dice rolls favoring opponents
- 🤖 Rigged algorithm to force losses
- 💰 Monetization tactics to force in-app purchases
- 🛑 Inability to block or avoid certain players

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes after updates
- Incorrect move registrations or inability to make legal moves
- Coins disappearing from user accounts

**Requested features**

- Resign button to avoid waiting for game to end
- Option to play against AI without connecting to internet
- Ability to choose opponents based on skill level or location


### Backgammon Ultimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-ultimate/id1114332150)

Experience classic backgammon with challenging AI and customizable options. Move pieces based on dice rolls to be the first to clear your board. Enjoy fluid animations, HD graphics, and detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Challenging AI opponent, Extensive customization options, Automatic bear-off feature, Intuitive piece selection and movement, Fluid animations and HD graphics, Detailed game statistics, Engaging music and sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon Masters free?

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

### Is Backgammon Ultimate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon Masters or Backgammon Ultimate?

Backgammon Ultimate is rated higher. Backgammon Masters averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Backgammon Ultimate averages 4.4 from 112 ratings.

### Do Backgammon Masters or Backgammon Ultimate have ads?

Both Backgammon Masters and Backgammon Ultimate show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon Masters or Backgammon Ultimate?

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, and Backgammon Ultimate every 7 months. Most recently, Backgammon Masters was updated on September 24, 2026 and Backgammon Ultimate on September 20, 2026.

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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.*