# Backgammon Masters vs Backgammon Games

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon Games at 4.1 against Backgammon Masters's 3.8. Backgammon Masters's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Backgammon Games holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 707 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Backgammon Masters's written reviews are positive against 36% of Backgammon Games's.

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, Backgammon Games every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon Masters | Backgammon Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-masters/id466854342/reviews) | **[4.1 (707 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-games-plus-18/id581133305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 707 |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **35.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 329 MB | 85 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) | [Boyan Paskalev](https://appshunter.io/developer/528219271) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgammon Masters

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

**Currently charting:** #200 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 Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-games-plus-18/id581133305)

Experience a vast collection of backgammon variants, playable offline against AI or online with friends. Track your progress with detailed statistics and compete in tournaments. Offers customizable gameplay and daily challenges for endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** 18+ Backgammon Variants, Offline AI Play, Online Multiplayer, Backgammon Tournaments, ELO Rating System, Daily Challenges, Customizable Gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No adds | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth gameplay
- 👍 Variety of game modes
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🕹️ Responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Suspected AI manipulation of dice rolls
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Slow performance after updates
- 💰 Ads even after paid purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Dice disappearing during gameplay
- Scoring and game progression issues
- Multiplayer functionality not working
- Orientation lock problems on mobile

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Undo/rollback move option
- Detailed game statistics tracking
- Customizable AI difficulty settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon Masters free?

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

### Is Backgammon Games free?

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

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

Backgammon Games is rated higher. Backgammon Masters averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Backgammon Games averages 4.1 from 707 ratings.

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

Both Backgammon Masters and Backgammon Games show ads.

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

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, and Backgammon Games every 3 weeks. Most recently, Backgammon Masters was updated on September 24, 2026 and Backgammon Games 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.*