XG Mobile Backgammon vs Naija Ludo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XG Mobile Backgammon
Master the classic game of backgammon with the world's strongest backgammon program. Play against skilled computer opponents or friends, and receive real-time analysis to improve your skills. This app offers a comprehensive learning and playing experience for all levels.
- Strongest backgammon AI
- Play against computer opponents
- Tutor mode with mistake analysis
- 2-player mode for live matches
- Backgammon and NackGammon variations
- Save and analyze games
- Competition mode
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Learn how to play the classic game of backgammon like a pro with the strongest backgammon program in the world. The app endorsed by the US Backgammon Federation (USBGF) and featured in PrimeTime Backgammon Magazine is available for FREE in the App Store! XG Mobile lets you play unlimited matches live against friends or hone your skills in tutor mode vs. an array of skilled computer opponents. XG Mobile is the portable version of the acclaimed program "eXtreme Gammon" for PC. You can now have the power and accuracy of eXtreme Gammon in the palm of your hands. XG Mobile is the perfect app for all strengths of players: • Are you a beginner? no worries, XG Mobile will let you know when you make a mistake. That’s a fun and efficient way to improve your skills • Are you an expert player? You can practice against a world class opponent. Trust the pros opinions: - NEIL KAZAROSS (6 time American Backgammon Tour Winner, Backgammon Giant #4): "I can now state that XG is stronger than its competitors on equivalent settings as well as at least several times faster on those settings." - MOCHIZUKI MASAYUKI (2009 World Champion, Backgammon Giant #1): "I like eXtreme Gammon very much. I truly believe this program is the strongest bot in the world." - MICHIHITO KAGEYAMA (Runner up in the 2012 World Championship, Backgammon Giant #2): "[...] this time I took only my iPad at the Backgammon World Championship 2012. I often checked some positions by using XG mobile. It's really fast and easy because iPad starts up in a few seconds, and I can arrange checkers by using touch screen" - CHRIS BRAY (Author, Backgammon Correspondent for The Independent): "My strong recommendation is to invest in XG Mobile. Like the PC version it will quickly become the de facto standard for the game" XG Mobile features: • The strongest backgammon program on iPhone and iPad. • Play against computer opponents ranging in skill from Beginner to World Class. • 2-player mode: play against friends using XG Mobile as a portable board (please note: live play, not online). • Play unlimited sessions or matches. • Choice of Backgammon or NackGammon Variation. • High Quality Graphics (optimized for Retina displays) , choice of multiple boards and checkers. • Share positions on Facebook, twitter etc... • Ask the computer for hint at any time. • Tutor mode analyzes your choice as you play and warns you of any mistake you made, allowing you to reconsider your choice. • Training mode also analyzes your choice as you play and lets you know of any mistake you made. You cannot reconsider your choice • Setup a position, analyze it or even start a session from this position. • Games are Saved and can be copied using iTunes or emailed for later analysis on your Mac or PC. • Extensive profile information tracking your level of play, your results and dice statistics. • Competition mode allows you to play in live tournament conditions (no help, no pip count, etc...). • Integrated help, including backgammon rules. If you’re looking for the best backgammon app on the market, download XG Mobile Backgammon now and enjoy the program players trust most!
Naija Ludo
Experience a classic dice and race game with customizable boards and multiple multiplayer options. Enjoy strategic gameplay with adjustable difficulty, speed, and rule variations.
- Multiple board designs
- Online multiplayer
- Bluetooth multiplayer
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Speed control for pieces
- Customizable game rules
- Multiple language support
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Ludo is a classic dice and race game, played with four pieces per house and a set of dice. FEATURES More boards added: you can choose among three colourful boards.(use the more button from the first screen to access this feature). **Online multiplayer: you can play with any of you friends or family members any where in the world from the comfort of your home. **Visual hand added **Online Multiplayer supported **Bluetooth multiplayer supported **Difficulty level added(Easy, Normal, Hard and Advanced) **Speed control added. You can control how fast a Piece move. **You can enable or disable barrier **You can enable or disable safe-house **You can position board the way you like **You can choose to play with one die or two dice **You can decide to remove a piece when it captures opponent's piece or not **You can decided to play again when you capture opponent's piece irrespective of the outcome. All these features are accessible through Options. --------SUPPORTED LANGUAGES------ ** English ** French ** Italian ** Indonesian ** German ** Portuguese ** Spanish ------------HOW TO PLAY-------------- Ludo is a classic dice and race game, played with four pieces per player and a set of dice. This Ludo currently support two players with two houses each. In this game, each player controls eight pieces. The goal of the game is to move all eight pieces home before your opponent. ------------MOVEMENT OF PIECE-------- A player with red house starts the game (in a case of winning, the loser starts the game with red house). A piece can only come out of house when a die outcome is 6 but a piece that is already on the track can move with any dice outcome. Pieces travel through the track starting from home to the middle of the board. A track contains 56 steps. A piece can only be removed if it successfully travels through the 56 steps or if it captures opponent's piece. ----------------PIECE CAPTURE------------------- A player's piece can capture opponent's piece if it ends in a block that is occupied by an opponent's. The captured piece must be returned home while the player's piece is removed from the board. The secret of the game is to capture your opponent's piece as many as possible and avoid being captured by your opponent's piece. A piece cannot capture opponent's piece if the remaining outcome cannot be used. ----------IMPORTANT NOTE----------- 1. A player can only roll dice twice consecutively or more as far as each dice outcome is 6 (first dice outcome = 6 and second dice outcome = 6). 2. Dice outcome must be played before rolling another one no matter the outcome. 3. For fast and smooth play, go to settings and turn on DIRECT COUNT.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Naija Ludo at 4.6 against XG Mobile Backgammon's 3.9. XG Mobile Backgammon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. XG Mobile Backgammon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Naija Ludo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Naija Ludo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of XG Mobile Backgammon's written reviews are positive against 33% of Naija Ludo's.
XG Mobile Backgammon ships an update every 6 weeks, Naija Ludo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XG Mobile Backgammon | Naija Ludo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (1.3K ratings) | 4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.6% of reviews | 32.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Open Roll, LLC | TONIELROSOFT STUDIOS LTD |
Customer experience
XG Mobile Backgammon
Naija Ludo
User reviews
XG Mobile Backgammon
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great tool
- 🎓 Excellent learning tool
- 🤖 Extremely strong AI
- 💯 Best backgammon app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Freezes and glitches
- 🎲 Dice rolls not random
- 🤖 AI cheats/has unfair advantage
- 🤯 Frustrating/infuriating
- 💤 Outdated/not updated
Naija Ludo
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🕰️ Helps pass time
- 🎉 Nostalgic experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🎲 Perceived unfairness in gameplay
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🤖 Poor AI/bot performance
Bugs and requests
XG Mobile Backgammon
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes frequently
- Dice rolls not displayed
- Sidebar/menu issues
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Explanations for suggested moves
- Ability to save/load game positions
- Multiplayer mode
- Improved user interface
- More detailed statistics and analysis
Naija Ludo
Reported bugs
3 issues- Lost progress after reinstall
- Matchmaking problems
- Unresponsive controls
Requested features
4 requests- Offline multiplayer mode
- Progress/score saving
- Customization options
- Betting/wagering feature
In-app purchases
XG Mobile Backgammon
- Premium Version$9.99
Naija Ludo
- Beautiful Fish board$0.99
- Beautiful Flower Board$0.99
- Beautiful Wildcat Board$0.99
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- Beautiful Ladies Board$0.99
- Beautiful Samba Ludo Board$0.99
- Beautiful Animal Ludo board$0.99
Questions
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