Comparison

Backgammon Masters 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

Backgammon Masters

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
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Want to learn how to play backgammon wherever you go? You are in luck! Backgammon Masters is an aesthetically pleasing game for online and single player backgammon. Enjoy the ancient board game in crisp, modern graphics on your smartphone or tablet! All board game fans will appreciate the easy to use interface, detailed visuals and many features. There is something for everybody! You can personalise your profile, challenge online players, make bets, gammon opponents, participate in tournaments, chat live, find new friends and learn all the tricks of this ancient and exciting board game! Want to play with friends and family? Easy! Play with your friends in hotseat mode, organise tournaments and improve your skill! Out on a trip and have no internet connection? Just challenge our AI in any backgammon style you wish! One match will take you only 5 to 30 minutes. Backgammon Masters supports many styles of backgammon: » Classic backgammon - the core of the game. » Narde (Nardi) - very popular in Russia. Longer play, since you can't hit opponent's checkers. » Tavla (Tavli or Turkish Backgammon) - popular in Turkey. Very similar to backgammon with some rule differences regarding checker play. » Nackgammon - variation invented by Nack Ballard with 2 differences from the original game. » Old English Backgammon - a style popular in United Kingdom. Despite the game's old age millions of people all around the world still enjoy this fantastic board game and its variations up to this day. Join and become a true Master of Backgammon! Game Features: ● 5 backgammon styles: Backgammon, Narde, Nackgammon, Old English and Tavla ● 3 game modes: Online game, against AI, and Hotseat ● 100% fair and completely random dice rolls ● Option to check dice fairness in the game in your profile and on the server ● 6 beautiful boards: Classic, Metal, 10,000BC, Profi, Casino and White Crocodile! ● 2 difficulty levels in game vs AI ● Daily tournaments in Backgammon, Narde, Tavla and Nackgammon ● Extensive statistics for the last match ● Share your success on Facebook or Twitter! ● Highlighting of available moves ● Find new friends and opponents in global chat! ● Elo score support and skill levels for players. Can you reach the top? ● Free and regular updates! ● Collect daily free bonus coins! ● Multi language support: Russian, German and Turkish translations! ● Cross platform support for devices all over the world! Internet access is required upon first launch of the app in order to download additional resources (size up to 100 Mb). Online play requires an internet connection. Here is what our players are saying about Backgammon Masters: “I had tried many backgammon apps: Backgammon NJ, Backgammon Deluxe, Backgammon Live, Backgammon Ace, Backgammon Gold, but I really think Backgammon Masters is the best and most exciting backgammon app currently available in the market! I play it with my friends and family all the time!" "To put it simply, Backgammon Masters is one gorgeous looking application." -- TheiPhoneAppReview "The game is exactly what a backgammon app should be. It has a great look, detailed instructions, and is faithful to the original game. The number of match-making offerings is impressive and the controls are easy to use." -- 148apps Like us and follow us for the latest news, updates and free offers: » http://www.facebook.com/2KBLLC » http://www.twitter.com/2kbcompany If you enjoy Backgammon Masters, leave us a rating! We listen to our players and work constantly to improve the game and make it better.

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
Currently charting
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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

Backgammon Masters4 screens
Hardwood Backgammon Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Backgammon Masters at Free against Hardwood Backgammon Pro's $0.99. Backgammon Masters also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 15) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Hardwood Backgammon Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Backgammon Masters is free to download; Hardwood Backgammon Pro costs $0.99 up front. Backgammon Masters sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Hardwood Backgammon Pro sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hardwood Backgammon Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. 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 57% of Hardwood Backgammon Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, Hardwood Backgammon Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Backgammon Masters versus Hardwood Backgammon Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon MastersHardwood Backgammon Pro
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.8 (1.1K ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.5% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better15
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#196 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.5 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size329 MB95 MB
Age rating12+9+
Developer2KB LLCSilver Creek Entertainment

Customer experience

Backgammon Masters

All ratings1,061 ratings
Positive67.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.7%
Written reviews433 reviews
Positive33.5%
Neutral8.5%
Negative58.0%

Hardwood Backgammon Pro

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

Bugs and requests

Backgammon Masters

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • 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

Hardwood Backgammon Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Backgammon Masters

One-time12
  • "No ads package GIFT"Free
  • "No ads package"$1.99
  • Gold coins$1.99
Show 9 more
  • 20 Spins for Wheel of Fortune$1.99
  • Bag of gold$4.99
  • Sack of gold - FIRE SALE!$4.99
  • Sack of gold - SALE!$7.99
  • Sack of gold$9.99
  • Chest of gold - SALE!$9.99
  • Chest of gold$19.99
  • Pile of gold - FIRE SALE!$24.99
  • Pile of gold$49.99
15 purchases

Hardwood Backgammon Pro

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Membership$4.991 Month
  • Plus Membership$14.993 Months
  • Plus Membership$29.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • 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
Show 8 more
  • 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 Backgammon Masters free?
Backgammon Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hardwood Backgammon Pro free?
Hardwood Backgammon Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Masters or Hardwood Backgammon Pro?
Hardwood Backgammon Pro is rated higher. Backgammon Masters averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Hardwood Backgammon Pro averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Backgammon Masters or Hardwood Backgammon Pro have ads?
Backgammon Masters shows ads; Hardwood Backgammon Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Masters or Hardwood Backgammon Pro?
Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, and Hardwood Backgammon Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Backgammon Masters was updated on September 29, 2026 and Hardwood Backgammon Pro on September 9, 2026.

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