Comparison

Backgammon Masters vs Backgammon by Staple Games

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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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

Backgammon by Staple Games

Experience the classic game of Backgammon with a focus on simplicity and pure enjoyment. This app offers clean graphics and intuitive controls for an undistracted gameplay experience. It's designed for players who appreciate the core mechanics of the game.

Highlights
  • Pure Backgammon gameplay
  • Simple and classic design
  • Easy-to-use controls
  • Clean graphics
  • No distractions
Features
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Backgammon at its best.  Dive into the pure essence of Backgammon with our app. Celebrate the simplicity and classic nature of Backgammon. With easy-to-use controls and clean graphics, our Backgammon app offers nothing but the game you love. No distractions, no excess—just pure Backgammon enjoyment.

Screenshots

Backgammon Masters4 screens
Backgammon by Staple Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon by Staple Games at 4.7 against Backgammon Masters's 3.8. Backgammon by Staple Games also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (47% vs 34%). Backgammon Masters's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Both are free to download. Backgammon Masters sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Backgammon by Staple Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backgammon by Staple Games holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Backgammon Masters's written reviews are positive against 47% of Backgammon by Staple Games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, Backgammon by Staple Games every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Backgammon Masters versus Backgammon by Staple Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon MastersBackgammon by Staple Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.1K ratings)4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.6% of reviews47.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K2.5K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size329 MB171 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer2KB LLCStaple Games

Customer experience

Backgammon Masters

All ratings1,061 ratings
Positive67.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.7%
Written reviews432 reviews
Positive33.6%
Neutral8.6%
Negative57.9%

Backgammon by Staple Games

All ratings2,484 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive47.3%
Neutral23.6%
Negative29.1%

User reviews

Backgammon Masters

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fair dice rolls
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 💬 Good communication options with opponents
  • 🕹️ Smooth gameplay and intuitive controls

Room to improve

  • 🎲 Unfair dice rolls favoring opponents
  • 🤖 Rigged algorithm to force losses
  • 💰 Monetization tactics to force in-app purchases
  • 🛑 Inability to block or avoid certain players

Backgammon by Staple Games

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and good design
  • 🎨 Great art style

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Dice rolls seem unfair
  • 👎 User-unfriendly interface
  • 🎨 Hard to see game pieces
  • 💰 Too many ads

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

Backgammon by Staple Games

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incorrect move counting
  • Game gets stuck on ads

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add doubling cube feature
  • Improve AI difficulty settings
  • Add undo/cancel button
  • Provide rules and procedures

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Backgammon Masters

One-time12
  • "No ads package GIFT"Free
  • "No ads package"$1.99
  • Gold coins$1.99
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  • 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
None

Backgammon by Staple Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backgammon Masters free?
Backgammon Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon by Staple Games free?
Backgammon by Staple Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Masters or Backgammon by Staple Games?
Backgammon by Staple Games is rated higher. Backgammon Masters averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Backgammon by Staple Games averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Backgammon Masters or Backgammon by Staple Games have ads?
Both Backgammon Masters and Backgammon by Staple Games show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Masters or Backgammon by Staple Games?
Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, and Backgammon by Staple Games every 3 months. Most recently, Backgammon Masters was updated on September 27, 2026 and Backgammon by Staple Games on September 26, 2026.

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