Comparison

Backgammon Masters vs BackgamonWorldwide

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

Head to head
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

BackgamonWorldwide

Features
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Experience the Ultimate Backgammon Challenge on iOS! Dive into the timeless world of backgammon, now reimagined for iOS! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, our Backgammon app offers a perfect blend of classic strategy and modern gameplay. Features: -Realistic Gameplay -Play Anytime, Anywhere -Single-Player Mode -Statistics Tracking. -Daily Challenges & Rewards. Join a vibrant community of backgammon enthusiasts and put your skills to the test. Download now and start rolling the dice toward victory! Get ready to outplay, outwit, and outroll your opponents!

Screenshots

Backgammon Masters4 screens
BackgamonWorldwide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BackgamonWorldwide at none against Backgammon Masters's 12. BackgamonWorldwide also leads on ads (none vs shown). Backgammon Masters's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. BackgamonWorldwide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, BackgamonWorldwide every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Backgammon Masters versus BackgamonWorldwide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon MastersBackgamonWorldwide
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size329 MB139 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer2KB LLCChristopher Bianchi

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

BackgamonWorldwide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

BackgamonWorldwide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backgammon Masters free?
Backgammon Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BackgamonWorldwide free?
BackgamonWorldwide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backgammon Masters or BackgamonWorldwide have ads?
Backgammon Masters shows ads; BackgamonWorldwide does not.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Masters or BackgamonWorldwide?
Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, and BackgamonWorldwide every 4 months. Most recently, Backgammon Masters was updated on September 24, 2026 and BackgamonWorldwide on May 16, 2026.

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