# Hardwood Backgammon Pro vs Backgammon for iPad & iPhone

The clearest difference is price: Backgammon for iPad & iPhone at Free against Hardwood Backgammon Pro's $0.99. Backgammon for iPad & iPhone also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 15) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Hardwood Backgammon Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (57% vs 34%). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Backgammon for iPad & iPhone 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 for iPad & iPhone sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hardwood Backgammon Pro against 4.7 for Backgammon for iPad & iPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon for iPad & iPhone has 4.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Hardwood Backgammon Pro's written reviews are positive against 34% of Backgammon for iPad & iPhone's.

Hardwood Backgammon Pro ships an update every 2 months, Backgammon for iPad & iPhone fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hardwood Backgammon Pro | Backgammon for iPad & iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-backgammon-pro/id511373003/reviews) | [4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-for-ipad-and-iphone/id1547821053/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 95 MB | 301 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Silver Creek Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/493710735) | [Appgeneration Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/386316599) |

## 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 for iPad & iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-for-ipad-and-iphone/id1547821053)

Experience a classic two-player board game of skill and luck. This app offers a user-friendly interface, a comprehensive tutorial for beginners, and multiple ways to play, including against AI or friends online. Customize your game board and pieces for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Single-player AI mode, Two-player local mode, Online multiplayer, Customizable board and pieces, Interactive tutorial, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Fair and unbiased
- 👍 Simple and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Dice rolls seem rigged
- 🐛 Unfair advantage for AI opponents
- 🔍 Suspicious online players
- 🤬 Frustrating experience
- 💸 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after winning
- Incorrect scoring and betting
- Opponent moves not matching dice rolls
- Inability to exit ads

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial for new players
- Improve randomness of dice rolls
- Implement fair matchmaking
- Provide option to disable ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hardwood Backgammon Pro free?

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

### Is Backgammon for iPad & iPhone free?

Backgammon for iPad & iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hardwood Backgammon Pro or Backgammon for iPad & iPhone?

Hardwood Backgammon Pro and Backgammon for iPad & iPhone are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15 and 4.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Hardwood Backgammon Pro or Backgammon for iPad & iPhone have ads?

Backgammon for iPad & iPhone shows ads; Hardwood Backgammon Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hardwood Backgammon Pro or Backgammon for iPad & iPhone?

Hardwood Backgammon Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Backgammon for iPad & iPhone fortnightly. Most recently, Hardwood Backgammon Pro was updated on September 9, 2026 and Backgammon for iPad & iPhone 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.*