# Backgammon Masters vs Long Narde

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.

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

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.

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

## 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) | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-narde-backgammon-online/id828377094/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.6% of reviews** | 14.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 329 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| 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)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

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-online/id828377094)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Improved online matchmaking
- Option to disable ads
- Better game balance and fairness
- More customization options


## 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*