Comparison

Hardwood Backgammon Pro vs Backgammon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Hardwood Backgammon Pro

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
Currently charting
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Pull up a chair at the Hardwood Inn. Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world -- and Hardwood Backgammon has been bringing players together for over 20 years. Whether you're a seasoned player or just learning the board, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere, good company, and a great game. If you're tired of board games dressed up as casinos, you've found your Hardwood Inn. Play online with players worldwide, challenge a friend sitting next to you, or test yourself against our world-class Neural Net AI. For the ultimate face-to-face experience, our exclusive Tablet Board Mode lets you place your device flat on the table like a real backgammon board -- the UI flips automatically between players on each turn. Why Players Keep Coming Back: • Ad-free experience -- no interruptions, ever • World-Class AI: Neural Net engine plays like a real opponent, not a pushover • Play Anywhere: Solo, online, or local multiplayer -- no internet required for solo • Tablet Board Mode: Place your device flat and play face-to-face just like a real board • Full Match Play with doubling cube support • Competitive Edge: Online tournaments and global leaderboards • Immersive Experience: Stunning environments and high-quality audio • Total Customization: Unique boards, checkers, dice, and backgrounds -- available with tokens, purchasable anytime Sign in with your Hardwood account across all our games and your cosmetics come with you. One collection, every game. Want online chat, rated games, and 200 tokens every month? Plus membership is optional and affordable -- your first 30 days are on us. More Hardwood Games: • Hardwood Spades -- the classic trick taking game • Hardwood Euchre -- Jacks are Trump • Hardwood Hearts -- avoid the points • Video Poker Duel -- competitive Video poker for two Prefer a quiet game alone? All of our games can be played solo -- but for the ultimate single player experience, check out Hardwood Solitaire IV, also available on the App Store. Questions, suggestions, or found an issue? We love hearing from our players at support@silvercrk.com ____________________ Hardwood Games Subscriptions are optional and available at a rate of 1 month for $4.99, 3 months for $14.99 or 1 year for $29.99. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscriptions can be managed from your iTunes account settings. Cancellation of subscriptions is not allowed. Our privacy policy may be viewed at http://www.hardwoodgames.com/about/privacy/ Our terms of service may be viewed at http://www.hardwoodgames.com/about/terms/

About

Backgammon

Experience the classic board game of Backgammon on your mobile device. Play against AI opponents or challenge friends and family online or offline. Master strategy and luck to climb leaderboards and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Play for free without limitations
  • Play against varied computer opponents
  • Compete online against global players
  • Challenge friends and family locally
  • Climb online highscore leaderboards
  • Unlock achievements
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Play the LITE Games version of the popular board game Backgammon now for free on your iPhone and iPad with offline and online multiplayer mode. Features: - Play for free without limitations - Play against a variety of unique computer opponents with different play styles - Compete online against opponents from all over the world - Challenge your friends and family on the same device - Climb to the top of the online highscore leaderboard Backgammon, also known as Tavla, is a two players board game that involves a combination of strategy and luck, due to rolling dice. The goal is to remove all of one’s own playing pieces from the board before the opponent can do the same. While the dice can determine the outcome of a single game, strategy is what separates the good and the better players over a series of games. Learn the game, work on your tactics and unlock amazing achievements. Experience thrilling matches through the global online matchmaking or hone your skills versus the computer. Challenge your friends and family offline or online regardless of what phone or operating system they use through our great multiplayer modes – as long as the game is available on their phone you can play together! Play Backgammon now for free! With the right strategy, tactics and observation skills you will eventually find yourself amongst the top players of the LITE Games community and earn yourself a spot in the global leaderboards. Can you make it? The Backgammon board game is offered in high quality localization in the following languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish & Russian. The game is perfect for fans of Checkers, Othello or Mills and offers a strategic challenge for beginners as well as experienced veterans. Join in and get yourself a top spot in our player community. The 10 best players will be proudly displayed each week on https://www.lite.games/games/Backgammon/ _________________ FAQ: Why did you change the game? The former version was no longer compatible with iOS 11 (it wouldn't start or crash in most cases). The code base of the former version was too old to just be updated which is why we needed to rebuild the game from scratch. We used this opportunity to also implement a multiplayer mode and update the graphics. How can I play the former / old version of Backgammon? You can only play the old version if you don't update the game and use a device that uses iOS 10.3.3 or lower. Where is the "Undo" button? After your first move, there will be a circular arrow pointing to the left, at the bottom right of the board. Tapping the arrow will undo your move. ________________ You can find our general terms and conditions here: http://tc.lite.games ...and our privacy policy here: http://privacy.lite.games Visit us for more free iPhone and iPad games: https://www.lite.games https://www.facebook.com/LiteGames Or give us your app feedback here: support@lite.games Thanks for playing!

Screenshots

Hardwood Backgammon Pro3 screens
Backgammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Backgammon at Free against Hardwood Backgammon Pro's $0.99. Backgammon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ratings volume (588 vs 15). Hardwood Backgammon Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (57% vs 32%). On update cadence, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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

Backgammon 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. Backgammon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hardwood Backgammon Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon has 588 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 32% of Backgammon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Hardwood Backgammon Pro versus Backgammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHardwood Backgammon ProBackgammon
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better4.5 (588 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better31.6% of reviews
Number of ratings15588 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB215 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperSilver Creek EntertainmentLITE Games GmbH

Customer experience

Hardwood Backgammon Pro

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative33.3%

Backgammon

All ratings588 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews272 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral10.7%
Negative57.7%

Bugs and requests

Hardwood Backgammon Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Backgammon

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing or locking up
  • Incorrect game outcome reporting
  • Issues with screen orientation and touch responsiveness

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable board and piece designs
  • Offline play mode
  • Detailed game statistics and analytics
  • Ability to disable 'show possible moves' feature
  • Resign option during games

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Hardwood Backgammon Pro

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Membership$4.991 Month
  • Plus Membership$14.993 Months
  • Plus Membership$29.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • 12 Month Plus Membership$29.991 Year
One-time11
  • Pack of 80 Tokens$0.99
  • Pack of 165 Tokens$1.99
  • Plus Membership$2.99
Show 8 more
  • Pack of 425 Tokens$4.99
  • 1 Month Plus Membership$4.99
  • Pack of 865 Tokens$9.99
  • Plus Membership$19.99
  • Pack of 1800 Tokens$19.99
  • 12 Month Plus Membership$29.99
  • Plus Membership$29.99
  • 12 Month Plus Membership$34.99
None

Backgammon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hardwood Backgammon Pro free?
Hardwood Backgammon Pro costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon free?
Backgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hardwood Backgammon Pro or Backgammon?
Hardwood Backgammon Pro is rated higher. Hardwood Backgammon Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Backgammon averages 4.5 from 588 ratings.
Do Hardwood Backgammon Pro or Backgammon have ads?
Backgammon shows ads; Hardwood Backgammon Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Hardwood Backgammon Pro or Backgammon?
Hardwood Backgammon Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Backgammon every 2 months. Most recently, Hardwood Backgammon Pro was updated on September 9, 2026 and Backgammon on September 21, 2026.

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