# Hardwood Backgammon Pro vs Backgammon Stars

The clearest difference is price: Backgammon Stars at Free against Hardwood Backgammon Pro's $0.99. Backgammon Stars also leads on ratings volume (600 vs 15) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Hardwood Backgammon Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Backgammon Stars is free to download; Hardwood Backgammon Pro costs $0.99 up front. Hardwood Backgammon Pro sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Backgammon Stars sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hardwood Backgammon Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Stars has 600 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Hardwood Backgammon Pro's written reviews are positive against 26% of Backgammon Stars's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hardwood Backgammon Pro | Backgammon Stars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-backgammon-pro/id511373003/reviews)** | [4.2 (600 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-stars-board-game/id1439149297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **600** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 26.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Silver Creek Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/493710735) | [Dgton Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466773826) |

## What reviewers say

### Hardwood Backgammon Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-backgammon-pro/id511373003)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Experience the classic board game with a modern twist. Play against AI or players worldwide with customizable boards, dice, and checkers. Enjoy achievements and immersive environments for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Single player vs. AI, Online multiplayer, 2 player local mode, Full match play with doubling cube, Customizable boards, dice, and checkers, Achievements

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Membership | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 Month Plus Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Pack of 80 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 165 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 425 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Plus Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 865 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1800 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Plus Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12 Month Plus Membership | $34.99 | one-time |


### Backgammon Stars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-stars-board-game/id1439149297)

Experience the classic board game with realistic 3D graphics and intuitive controls. Play against friends or players worldwide in real-time matches, track your progress with detailed statistics, and join leagues for competitive play. Enjoy a modern chat system and animated emojis to enhance your gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D dice and gameplay, Real-time multiplayer matches, Detailed player statistics, Friends list and chat system, Spectator mode, Rewarded quests and bonuses, Leagues and tournaments

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beat The King - King Henry | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beat The King - King Charles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beat The King - King George | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beat The King - Queen | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Custom King 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $25.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable graphics
- 💡 Ability to play with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and freezes
- 🎲 Dice rolls appear non-random
- 💰 Manipulative monetization tactics
- 🤖 Suspected use of bots/unfair algorithms

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during opponent's turn
- Notifications required to play
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to block certain players
- More fair and random dice generation
- Improved matchmaking system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hardwood Backgammon Pro free?

Hardwood Backgammon Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Backgammon Stars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hardwood Backgammon Pro or Backgammon Stars?

Hardwood Backgammon Pro is rated higher. Hardwood Backgammon Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Backgammon Stars averages 4.2 from 600 ratings.

### Do Hardwood Backgammon Pro or Backgammon Stars have ads?

Backgammon Stars shows ads; Hardwood Backgammon Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hardwood Backgammon Pro or Backgammon Stars?

Hardwood Backgammon Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Backgammon Stars every 2 months. Most recently, Hardwood Backgammon Pro was updated on September 9, 2026 and Backgammon Stars on September 29, 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.*