# Backgammon Masters vs Backgammon Online

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backgammon Online at 73% against Backgammon Masters's 33%. Backgammon Online also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Backgammon Masters's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 141). 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 Online sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backgammon Online holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Masters has 1.1K ratings behind it against 141, 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 73% of Backgammon Online's.

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, Backgammon Online weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon Masters | Backgammon Online |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-masters/id466854342/reviews) | **[4.1 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-online-dice-game/id1643163168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 141 |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 329 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2KB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/447008232) | [Anton Iliukhin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855483323) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgammon Masters

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

**Currently charting:** #198 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 Online

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-online-dice-game/id1643163168)

Experience classic backgammon with a modern twist. Play against real players online, practice against AI, or challenge friends locally. Explore unique boards, climb leaderboards, and customize your gameplay.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer matches, Offline AI practice mode, Local play with friends, 12 unique board designs, Rankings and competitions, Customizable avatars and checkers, Random dice rolls

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donat | $0.29 | one-time |
| 3K Backgammon Empire Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donat | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Backgammon Empire Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10K Backgammon Empire Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Avatar Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Backgammon Empire Set 1 Discount | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Backgammon Empire Gems Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| 25K Backgammon Empire Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Reaction Unlock Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 15 Backgammon Empire Gems Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Donat | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unique avatars pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Backgammon Empire Set 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Upgrade Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50K Backgammon Empire Coins | $10.99 | one-time |
| 30 Backgammon Empire Gems Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 50 Backgammon Empire Gems Pack | $23.99 | one-time |
| Backgammon Empire Set 2 | $23.99 | one-time |
| 150K Backgammon Empire Coins | $27.99 | one-time |
| 100 Backgammon Empire Gems | $45.99 | one-time |
| Backgammon Empire Set 3 | $47.99 | one-time |
| 150 Backgammon Empire Gems | $64.99 | one-time |
| 500K Backgammon Empire Coins | $69.99 | one-time |
| 300 Backgammon Empire Gems | $119.99 | one-time |
| 2.5M Backgammon Empire Coins | $129.99 | one-time |
| Backgammon Empire Set 4 | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🌟 Pleasing graphics
- 🌐 Convenient online play
- 🤝 Challenging opponents
- 🕹️ Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Questionable dice rolls
- 🔒 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🕰️ Slow matchmaking
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Repeated opponent moves

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes during play
- Pieces not moving as expected
- Incorrect dice rolls or move validation
- Opponent timeouts and connection issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add doubling cube functionality
- Implement a scorecard feature
- Improve customization options for boards, pieces, and avatars
- Enhance the online matchmaking system
- Introduce a friends/social feature to play with contacts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon Masters free?

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

### Is Backgammon Online free?

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

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

Backgammon Online is rated higher. Backgammon Masters averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Backgammon Online averages 4.1 from 141 ratings.

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

Both Backgammon Masters and Backgammon Online show ads.

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

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, and Backgammon Online weekly. Most recently, Backgammon Masters was updated on October 22, 2026 and Backgammon Online on October 21, 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.*