Comparison

Backgammon Classic Board Live vs Tic Tac Scratch

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

Head to head
About

Backgammon Classic Board Live

Master the classic board game with progressive skill levels and competitive online play. Challenge friends or players worldwide, track your progress, and enjoy fair play with random dice rolls. All game modes are free to access.

Highlights
  • 10 progressive skill levels
  • Competitive online play with ELO rankings
  • Solo mode for practice
  • Pass & Play for local multiplayer
  • Intuitive one-tap movement
  • Fair play with random dice rolls
  • Doubling Cube with Crawford rule
Features
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Master Backgammon — rise through 10 skill levels from Novice to Grandmaster and compete online with ELO rankings! 10 SKILL LEVELS Challenge yourself with progressive difficulty that grows with you: • 10 levels — from Novice to Grandmaster • Unlock new levels as you win matches • Track your progress and statistics for each level • Perfect for beginners learning the game or experts seeking a challenge COMPETITIVE ONLINE PLAY • ELO Rating System — climb the ranks against real players worldwide • Fast matchmaking — find opponents in seconds • Play friends in private rooms GAME FEATURES • Solo Mode — master your skills through 10 progressive levels • Pass & Play — challenge a friend on the same device • Online Mode — compete with players around the world • One-Tap Movement — intuitive checker controls • Fair play guaranteed — 100% random dice rolls • Doubling Cube — with Crawford rule support • Beautiful graphics — multiple board skins and themes • Premium sound — immersive music and effects FREE TO PLAY All game modes and features are completely free. No paywalls, no pay-to-win — just pure backgammon skill. Supports Portrait and Landscape on all iPhone and iPad devices. Download now and start your journey to Grandmaster!

About

Tic Tac Scratch

This game reimagines the classic Tic Tac Toe with a "scratch to reveal" mechanic that eliminates stalemates. It offers quick, exciting rounds perfect for families and friends, with options for series play, local multiplayer, and AI challenges.

Highlights
  • Scratch to reveal mechanic
  • Eliminates stalemates
  • Series play modes
  • Local 1v1 multiplayer
  • Play against CPU
  • Quick rounds
Features
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No more stalemates. No more boring draws. Just pure Tic Tac Toe excitement! Tired of every Tic Tac Toe game ending in a predictable tie? Tic Tac Scratch reinvents the classic game you know and love with a high-stakes, mystery twist that ensures every round is a battle to the finish. By hiding the board behind "scratchable" tiles, we’ve removed the "perfect strategy" that leads to endless stalemates. Now, every move is a thrill, every reveal is a surprise, and every win feels earned. Why You’ll Love Tic Tac Scratch: Goodbye, Stalemates: Our unique "Scratch to Reveal" mechanic breaks the classic logic loops, making every game unpredictable and fun. Perfect for Kids & Families: Simple enough for toddlers to pick up, but exciting enough for adults to play over and over. Raise the Stakes: Use our built-in "Punishment List" to play for real-world prizes—who’s paying for dinner or doing the dishes tonight? Quick & Snappy: Designed for life on the go. Play a full series in under a minute! 100% Free: No paywalls, just play. Features: Series Mode: Play a Best of 3, 5, or 11 to determine the true champion. Local 1v1: Perfect for pass-and-play during car rides, at restaurants, or on the couch. vs. CPU: Sharpen your skills against our AI when you’re flying solo. Neon Aesthetic: A vibrant, modern look that feels right at home on your iPhone. Download Tic Tac Scratch today and finally settle the score!

Screenshots

Backgammon Classic Board Live4 screens
Tic Tac Scratch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tic Tac Scratch at 100% against Backgammon Classic Board Live's 25%. Tic Tac Scratch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Backgammon Classic Board Live's advantage is ratings volume (53K vs 3). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Backgammon Classic Board Live sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tic Tac Scratch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tic Tac Scratch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Classic Board Live has 53K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Backgammon Classic Board Live's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tic Tac Scratch's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Backgammon Classic Board Live versus Tic Tac Scratch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon Classic Board LiveTic Tac Scratch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (53K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1815.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAdikusryan Thompson

Customer experience

Backgammon Classic Board Live

All ratings53,228 ratings
Positive79.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews3,445 reviews
Positive24.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative67.2%

Tic Tac Scratch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Backgammon Classic Board Live

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect piece movement tracking
  • Freezing or crashing during gameplay
  • Inconsistent behavior when resigning a game

Requested features

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

Tic Tac Scratch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Backgammon Classic Board Live

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Tic Tac Scratch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backgammon Classic Board Live free?
Backgammon Classic Board Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tic Tac Scratch free?
Tic Tac Scratch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Classic Board Live or Tic Tac Scratch?
Tic Tac Scratch is rated higher. Backgammon Classic Board Live averages 4.2 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Tic Tac Scratch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Backgammon Classic Board Live or Tic Tac Scratch have ads?
Backgammon Classic Board Live shows ads; Tic Tac Scratch does not.

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