# Backgammon Classic Board Live vs Backgammon Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon Plus at 4.6 against Backgammon Classic Board Live's 4.2. Backgammon Plus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18). Backgammon Classic Board Live's advantage is ratings volume (53K vs 4.7K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backgammon Classic Board Live sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Backgammon Plus sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backgammon Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Classic Board Live has 53K ratings behind it against 4.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Backgammon Classic Board Live's written reviews are positive against 18% of Backgammon Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Backgammon Classic Board Live ships an update every 11 days, Backgammon Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backgammon Classic Board Live | Backgammon Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-classic-board-live/id544018782/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-plus-board-games/id1619948547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 4.7K |
| Positive reviews | **24.4% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 389 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Adikus](https://appshunter.io/developer/293841475) | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) |

## What reviewers say

### Backgammon Classic Board Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-classic-board-live/id544018782)

Experience the classic board game with progressive skill levels and competitive online play. Master the game through solo challenges or compete against players worldwide with an ELO ranking system. Enjoy fair play with random dice rolls and customizable graphics.

**Highlights:** 10 progressive skill levels, Competitive online play with ELO rankings, Solo mode for skill mastery, Pass & Play for local multiplayer, One-tap checker movement, Fair play with random dice rolls, Customizable board skins and themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- ✨ Enjoyable for backgammon enthusiasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Questionable dice roll algorithms
- 🤖 Suspected use of bots or rigged AI
- 🤯 Frustrating and unbalanced gameplay
- 💰 Excessive advertisements and monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect piece movement tracking
- Freezing or crashing during gameplay
- Inconsistent behavior when resigning a game

**Requested features**

- True random dice rolls
- Ability to play longer matches
- Option to disable doubling cube
- Chat functionality for online play


### Backgammon Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backgammon-plus-board-games/id1619948547)

Play the ancient dice and board game of backgammon against friends or AI. Race your checkers to the end, master strategy, and compete in daily challenges for rewards. Offers both online and offline play for a classic gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Play against AI or friends, Offline play available, Daily challenges and rewards, Learn to play backgammon, Customize dice and boards, Authentic game experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amazing Coin Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| Wheel Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Stack | $1.29 | one-time |
| Small Stack of Gems | $1.29 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.49 | one-time |
| X5 Coin Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Stack of Chips | $2.49 | one-time |
| Medium Stack of Gems | $2.49 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank VOL.2 | $2.49 | one-time |
| Wheel Tier 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Stack X3 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Wheel Tier 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Great Value of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Road Coin Pack VOL.3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Stack of Chips | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Great Value | $7.49 | one-time |
| Big Treasure of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Great X3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Stack X3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Wheel Tier 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Tier 5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Wheel Tier 5 Multiplier 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Rigged dice rolls
- 🤖 Suspicious bot-like opponents
- 💰 Aggressive monetization
- 🔍 Lack of transparency
- 🤬 Frustrating gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections during gameplay
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose opponents
- Option to play offline
- Fair and random dice rolls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backgammon Classic Board Live free?

Backgammon Classic Board Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backgammon Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backgammon Classic Board Live or Backgammon Plus?

Backgammon Plus is rated higher. Backgammon Classic Board Live averages 4.2 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Backgammon Plus averages 4.6 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Backgammon Classic Board Live or Backgammon Plus have ads?

Both Backgammon Classic Board Live and Backgammon Plus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backgammon Classic Board Live or Backgammon Plus?

Backgammon Classic Board Live ships an update every 11 days, and Backgammon Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Backgammon Classic Board Live was updated on September 25, 2026 and Backgammon Plus on September 24, 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.*