# Backgammon Masters vs Backgammon (single game)

The clearest difference is update cadence: Backgammon Masters at fortnightly against Backgammon (single game)'s every 2 months. Backgammon Masters also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 43) and review sentiment (33% vs 23%). On price, rating, 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 (single game) sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Backgammon Masters against 3.8 for Backgammon (single game). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Masters has 1.1K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Backgammon Masters's written reviews are positive against 23% of Backgammon (single game)'s.

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, Backgammon (single game) every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon Masters | Backgammon (single game) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-masters/id466854342/reviews) | **[3.8 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-single-game/id588313069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **33.1% of reviews** | 23.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 329 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2KB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/447008232) | [Appscraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) |

## 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 (single game)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-single-game/id588313069)

Experience a classic two-player board game with realistic graphics and multiple game variations. Enjoy offline play and hone your tactical and strategic thinking skills with this ancient game.

**Highlights:** Realistic graphics, 7 game versions (Nards, Nackgammon, Tavlya), Single board local multiplayer, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy chips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gylbar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nackgammon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Oldenglish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simple Gulbar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tavla | $0.99 | one-time |
| True Nards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy all games | $2.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon Masters free?

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

### Is Backgammon (single game) free?

Backgammon (single game) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon Masters or Backgammon (single game)?

Backgammon (single game) is rated higher. Backgammon Masters averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Backgammon (single game) averages 3.8 from 43 ratings.

### Do Backgammon Masters or Backgammon (single game) have ads?

Both Backgammon Masters and Backgammon (single game) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon Masters or Backgammon (single game)?

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, and Backgammon (single game) every 2 months. Most recently, Backgammon Masters was updated on October 23, 2026 and Backgammon (single game) on October 23, 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.*