# Backgammon Masters vs Backgammon Classic Board Live

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon Classic Board Live at 4.2 against Backgammon Masters's 3.8. Backgammon Classic Board Live also leads on ratings volume (53K vs 1.1K). Backgammon Masters's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 24%) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Backgammon Classic Board Live holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Classic Board Live has 53K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Backgammon Masters's written reviews are positive against 24% of Backgammon Classic Board Live's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, Backgammon Classic Board Live every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon Masters | Backgammon Classic Board Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-masters/id466854342/reviews) | **[4.2 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-classic-board-live/id544018782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **53K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.6% of reviews** | 24.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 329 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [2KB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/447008232) | [Adikus](https://appshunter.io/developer/293841475) |

## 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


### Backgammon Classic Board Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-classic-board-live/id544018782)

Experience the classic board game with progressive skill levels and competitive online play. Master the game through solo challenges or compete against players worldwide with an ELO ranking system. Enjoy fair play with random dice rolls and customizable graphics.

**Highlights:** 10 progressive skill levels, Competitive online play with ELO rankings, Solo mode for skill mastery, Pass & Play for local multiplayer, One-tap checker movement, Fair play with random dice rolls, Customizable board skins and themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- ✨ Enjoyable for backgammon enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Questionable dice roll algorithms
- 🤖 Suspected use of bots or rigged AI
- 🤯 Frustrating and unbalanced gameplay
- 💰 Excessive advertisements and monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect piece movement tracking
- Freezing or crashing during gameplay
- Inconsistent behavior when resigning a game

**Requested features**

- True random dice rolls
- Ability to play longer matches
- Option to disable doubling cube
- Chat functionality for online play


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon Masters free?

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

### Is Backgammon Classic Board Live free?

Backgammon Classic Board Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon Masters or Backgammon Classic Board Live?

Backgammon Classic Board Live is rated higher. Backgammon Masters averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Backgammon Classic Board Live averages 4.2 from 53K ratings.

### Do Backgammon Masters or Backgammon Classic Board Live have ads?

Both Backgammon Masters and Backgammon Classic Board Live show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon Masters or Backgammon Classic Board Live?

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, and Backgammon Classic Board Live every 11 days. Most recently, Backgammon Masters was updated on September 24, 2026 and Backgammon Classic Board Live on September 24, 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.*