# Pinball Arcade HD Collection vs Backgammon+

Pinball Arcade HD Collection and Backgammon+ both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Pinball Arcade HD Collection's written reviews are positive against 41% of Backgammon+'s. Backgammon+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pinball Arcade HD Collection sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Backgammon+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Pinball Arcade HD Collection against 4.3 for Backgammon+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon+ has 12K ratings behind it against 652, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Pinball Arcade HD Collection's written reviews are positive against 41% of Backgammon+'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinball Arcade HD Collection | Backgammon+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (652 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-arcade-hd-collection/id499842132/reviews) | **[4.3 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-plus/id1551850028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 652 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 40.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 806 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BrainVault Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/967022364) | [Adikus](https://appshunter.io/developer/293841475) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinball Arcade HD Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinball-arcade-hd-collection/id499842132)

Experience a portable pinball arcade with realistic physics and stunning 3D graphics. Enjoy multiple tables, each with unique themes, missions, and challenges. Compete for high scores locally and globally.

**Highlights:** 10 unique pinball tables, Realistic physics engine, Landscape and portrait camera views, 3D graphics with stereoscopic option, Local and global high scores, Unique soundtracks and sound effects, Camera tilt for simulated 3D

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Deep Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jungle Style Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Platoon Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Navy Seals Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Missing In Action Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Da Vinci Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snow Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arcade Pinball | $1.99 | one-time |
| Slayer Pinball | $2.99 | one-time |
| AC/DC Pinball | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great graphics and realistic gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun pinball experience
- 💻 Works well on both iPhone and iPad
- 🎮 Variety of pinball tables to choose from

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many tables require in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited free content, only one table available for free
- 🔊 Intrusive ads during gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to restore purchased content
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More free pinball tables
- Ability to restore previously purchased tables
- Improved customer support and communication


### Backgammon+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-plus/id1551850028)

Experience the classic dice and board game with a simple interface and authentic atmosphere. Play against AI, a friend, or online players, with or without an internet connection. Features include a Doubling Cube and support for various board orientations.

**Highlights:** Play alone, with a friend, or online, Offline play supported, Simple and nice interface, Wooden board atmosphere, Vertical and horizontal orientation, Doubling cube with Crawford rule

**Features:** With Apple Arcade, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Attractive visuals
- 🎮 Challenging AI
- 🔍 Customizable options
- 🎓 Helpful tutorials

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Dice rolls appear non-random
- 🤖 AI is overly aggressive on higher difficulties
- 🕰️ Slow online matchmaking
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices
- 🔇 No option to disable music

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when receiving notifications
- Incorrect scoring in some matches
- Inability to make legal moves at times

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose dice roll order
- Replay functionality
- Online leaderboards and rankings
- Adjustable game speed
- More board and piece customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pinball Arcade HD Collection free?

Pinball Arcade HD Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backgammon+ free?

Backgammon+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pinball Arcade HD Collection or Backgammon+?

Backgammon+ is rated higher. Pinball Arcade HD Collection averages 4.2 out of 5 from 652 ratings, while Backgammon+ averages 4.3 from 12K ratings.

### Do Pinball Arcade HD Collection or Backgammon+ have ads?

Pinball Arcade HD Collection shows ads; Backgammon+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pinball Arcade HD Collection or Backgammon+?

Pinball Arcade HD Collection ships an update every 2 months, and Backgammon+ every 2 months. Most recently, Pinball Arcade HD Collection was updated on September 10, 2026 and Backgammon+ on September 25, 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.*