# Backgammon Masters vs Backgammon Arena

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon Arena at 4.3 against Backgammon Masters's 3.7. Backgammon Masters's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 71). On price, review sentiment, 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 Arena sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backgammon Arena holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Masters has 1.1K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Backgammon Masters's written reviews are positive against 26% of Backgammon Arena's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, Backgammon Arena every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon Masters | Backgammon Arena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-masters/id466854342/reviews) | **[4.3 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-arena-dice-tavla/id731900735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 25.7% 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 | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [2KB LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/447008232) | [LazyLand LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/481654138) |

## 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 Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-arena-dice-tavla/id731900735)

Compete against real players worldwide in this classic dice board game. Master strategy and luck across multiple game modes, from beginner to expert levels. Enjoy fair dice rolls, HD graphics, and social features like chat and gifting.

**Highlights:** Compete with real players, Fair dice roll with secure RNG, Multiple live game modes, Daily coin bonuses, Global tournaments, In-game chat, Play with friends

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Chips | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Chips | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Backgammon Chips | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Chips | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400 Diamonds | $10.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Chips | $10.99 | one-time |
| 150 Diamonds | $13.99 | one-time |
| 40000 Chips | $21.99 | one-time |
| 40000 Chips | $23.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon Masters free?

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

### Is Backgammon Arena free?

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

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

Backgammon Arena is rated higher. Backgammon Masters averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Backgammon Arena averages 4.3 from 71 ratings.

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

Both Backgammon Masters and Backgammon Arena show ads.

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

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, and Backgammon Arena every 2 months. Most recently, Backgammon Masters was updated on October 20, 2026 and Backgammon Arena on October 14, 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.*