Comparison

Backgammon Masters vs Long Narde

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
Currently charting
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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

Long Narde

Experience the classic strategy of long backgammon (Narde) with online multiplayer. Challenge opponents, improve your ELO rating, and master advanced tactics. Offers various game modes, AI play, and detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Online play with ranked matchmaking
  • Long backgammon (Narde) rules
  • ELO rating system
  • Quick and classic game modes
  • Play vs AI or on one device
  • Chat with players
  • Detailed stats and win types
Features
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Long backgammon (Narde) — a classic strategy game loved across the world. Play online, challenge smart opponents, and master long-game tactics. Features • Online play with ranked matchmaking • Long backgammon rules (Narde) • ELO rating system • Quick and classic game modes • Play vs AI or on one device • Undo, auto-roll, hints • Chat with players • Detailed stats and win types (mars, etc.) • Russian Sports Backgammon Federation rules • Optional Karzar rule Enjoy the game! Contact: info@aastudio.org

Screenshots

Backgammon Masters4 screens
Long Narde2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Long Narde at 4.6 against Backgammon Masters's 3.8. Long Narde also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). Backgammon Masters's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 14%) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Long Narde asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Long Narde holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Backgammon Masters's written reviews are positive against 14% of Long Narde's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Masters ships an update fortnightly, Long Narde monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Backgammon Masters versus Long Narde: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon MastersLong Narde
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.1K ratings)4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.6% of reviews — better14.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K1.5K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.5 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size329 MB158 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developer2KB LLCAAStudio s.r.o.

Customer experience

Backgammon Masters

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

Long Narde

All ratings1,539 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive14.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative83.5%

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

Long Narde

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast gameplay
  • 💡 Innovative game mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • ⚠️ Unfair dice rolls and rigged gameplay
  • 🕰️ Slow online response times
  • 🔍 Lack of bug fixes and updates

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

Long Narde

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect timer and move registrations
  • Inability to complete games due to technical issues
  • Inconsistent dice roll behavior

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved online matchmaking
  • Option to disable ads
  • Better game balance and fairness
  • More customization options

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

Long Narde

No in-app purchases

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 no in-app purchases.
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 4.6 from 1.5K 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 monthly. Most recently, Backgammon Masters was updated on September 24, 2026 and Long Narde on September 24, 2026.

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