# Backgammon Masters vs 10 Tawla

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon Masters at 3.8 against 10 Tawla's 2.9. Backgammon Masters also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 15). 10 Tawla's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backgammon Masters sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. 10 Tawla asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backgammon Masters holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Masters has 1.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Backgammon Masters's written reviews are positive against 26% of 10 Tawla's.

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, 10 Tawla weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon Masters | 10 Tawla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-masters/id466854342/reviews)** | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/10-tawla/id1569696163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 26.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 329 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2KB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/447008232) | [Mohamed Shoukry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564673163) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgammon Masters

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

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


### 10 Tawla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/10-tawla/id1569696163)

Experience the ancient board game of backgammon with this app. Play against friends or random opponents online in two distinct modes. Enjoy realistic visuals and interactive features for an immersive gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer with friends and random players, Two game modes: 31 and Mahbuse, Realistic tables, dice, and pieces, Ranked ELO system, Smart AI with adjustable difficulty, Taunting and emotion features

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon Masters free?

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

### Is 10 Tawla free?

10 Tawla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon Masters or 10 Tawla?

Backgammon Masters is rated higher. Backgammon Masters averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while 10 Tawla averages 2.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do Backgammon Masters or 10 Tawla have ads?

Backgammon Masters shows ads; 10 Tawla does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon Masters or 10 Tawla?

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, and 10 Tawla weekly. Most recently, Backgammon Masters was updated on October 17, 2026 and 10 Tawla on October 14, 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.*