# Backgammon Masters vs Long Narde

The clearest difference is rating: Long Narde at 4.7 against Backgammon Masters's 3.8. Backgammon Masters's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 320) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backgammon Masters sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Long Narde sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Long Narde holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 320 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Backgammon Masters's written reviews are positive against 27% of Long Narde's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, Long Narde every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon Masters | Long Narde |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-masters/id466854342/reviews) | **[4.7 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-narde-backgammon-pro/id719525455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 320 |
| Positive reviews | **33.5% of reviews** | 27.3% 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 |
| Size | 329 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [2KB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/447008232) | [AAStudio s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/637537593) |

## 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


### Long Narde

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-narde-backgammon-pro/id719525455)

Master the classic strategy game of long backgammon (Narde) with online multiplayer, AI challenges, and detailed statistics. Enjoy various game modes and rulesets, including Russian Sports Backgammon Federation rules.

**Highlights:** Online play with ranked matchmaking, Long backgammon rules (Narde), ELO rating system, Quick and classic game modes, Play vs AI or on one device, Chat with players, Detailed stats and win types

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon Masters free?

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

### Is Long Narde free?

Long Narde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon Masters or Long Narde?

Long Narde is rated higher. Backgammon Masters averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Long Narde averages 4.7 from 320 ratings.

### Do Backgammon Masters or Long Narde have ads?

Both Backgammon Masters and Long Narde show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon Masters or Long Narde?

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, and Long Narde every 3 weeks. Most recently, Backgammon Masters was updated on September 29, 2026 and Long Narde on October 1, 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.*