# Backgammon Masters vs Hardwood Backgammon Pro

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon Masters | Hardwood Backgammon Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-masters/id466854342/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-backgammon-pro/id511373003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 33.5% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 329 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [2KB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/447008232) | [Silver Creek Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/493710735) |

## 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


### Hardwood Backgammon Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-backgammon-pro/id511373003)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Membership | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 Month Plus Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Pack of 80 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 165 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 425 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Plus Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 865 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1800 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Plus Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Plus Membership | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*