Comparison

Backgammon vs Murlan

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

Head to head
About

Backgammon

Experience a vast collection of backgammon variants, playable offline against AI or online with friends. Track your progress with detailed statistics and compete in tournaments. Offers customizable gameplay and daily challenges for endless entertainment.

Highlights
  • 18+ Backgammon Variants
  • Offline AI Play
  • Online Multiplayer
  • Backgammon Tournaments
  • ELO Rating System
  • Daily Challenges
  • Customizable Gameplay
Features
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Play Backgammon on your iOS device with our game, which includes 18 Free Backgammon Games ! Play against the phone with our advanced Backgammon AI, challenge your friends to a game of online multiplayer, or test your skills in a backgammon tournament.(Online & Offline) The Best Features of our Game. ◆ 18 Free Backgammon Variants are included : - Backgammon Game - which is also called Табла, Tawla, Nərd, Portes, Tavli, Короткие нарды, Gamão, 十五子棋 ,Gammon ,Mahbusa, バックギャモン. It is an international version of the game - Turkish Tavla played in Turkey - Tawla Game - Plakoto game also called (Тапа, Mahbusa ) - It is popular in Bulgaria and Greece - Gulbara game ( Гюлбара in bulgarian) - Long Backgammon with other names like (Narde, Длинные нарды) It is very popular in Russia - Nackgammon is like regular game but with different positions - Trik Trak - Backgammon to lose - You have to lose - Race Gammon - Takhteh Backgammon - American Acey-Deucey Backgammon - Fevga Game - Moultezim - Gioul - Tawla 31 Game - The pin Game - Plakoto express - Plakoto / Tapa 2 - Shesh besh - Old English Backgammon Game - Hyper Backgammon - Dutch Backgammon - Narde Game 6-1 also very popular in Russia - Snake Backgammon Game - popular in Scandinavia ◆ Online & Offline Play & Bluetooth Multiplayer: Match with players worldwide or hone your skills offline against AI opponents. ◆ ELO Rating System: Test your skills and climb the global leaderboard with fair and competitive rankings. ◆ Daily Challenges: Keep the game exciting with fresh tasks and earn rewards every day. ◆ Customizable Gameplay: Tailor your experience with adjustable rules and settings for each variant. ◆ Multiplayer Options: Play with friends on the same device, bluetooth or connect online for real-time competition. ◆ In-Depth Statistics: Track your wins, losses, and progress to improve your gameplay strategy. Why Choose Us? Largest collection of backgammon variants in a single app. Smooth, intuitive design for an exceptional playing experience. Regular updates to keep gameplay fresh and exciting. Download now and experience the ultimate backgammon collection! Perfect for players of all levels. Ready to Roll the Dice? Challenge yourself and the world in the most complete backgammon app available. For Questions, Concerns, Problems and Help: Email us at bobibp@gmail.com

About

Murlan

This card game challenges players to be the first to discard all their cards by playing valid combinations. It supports 2 to 4 players and features various hand types like straights and four-of-a-kind power hands.

Highlights
  • Discard all cards to win
  • Play with 2-4 players
  • Various hand types
  • Straight and power hands
  • Addictive gameplay
Features
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Just like Presidents, Kings, Warlords, Durak or Dai Hin Min (Daifugō), the objective of Murlan is to finish the game in the first place which is accomplished by discarding all the cards while following the game rules. The game starts with each player being dealt 13 or 14 cards. The game can be played with 2 or 4 players The player with 3 of spades starts the game. If that does not exist than a random player starts. You can have these types of hands in the game: Single card Two of a kind Three of a kind Four of a kind (Power Hand) which can beat any other hand. There are no revolutions in this game, the order of power does not reverse when four of a kind is played. Straight. Needs to have 5 cards or more. A straight can go from any card with face value of 3 to the red joker. Enjoy this super addictive and fun card game.

Screenshots

Backgammon4 screens
Murlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon at 4.1 against Murlan's 3.5. Backgammon also leads on ratings volume (709 vs 11) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Murlan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Murlan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backgammon holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon has 709 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Backgammon's written reviews are positive against 54% of Murlan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon ships an update every 3 weeks, Murlan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Backgammon versus Murlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammonMurlan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (709 ratings) — better3.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews35.8% of reviews54.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings709 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBoyan PaskalevALBCOM, LLC

Customer experience

Backgammon

All ratings709 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral8.9%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive35.8%
Neutral10.2%
Negative54.0%

Murlan

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

Backgammon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Dice disappearing during gameplay
  • Scoring and game progression issues
  • Multiplayer functionality not working
  • Orientation lock problems on mobile

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Undo/rollback move option
  • Detailed game statistics tracking
  • Customizable AI difficulty settings

Murlan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Backgammon

One-time1
  • No adds$4.99
None

Murlan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backgammon free?
Backgammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Murlan free?
Murlan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon or Murlan?
Backgammon is rated higher. Backgammon averages 4.1 out of 5 from 709 ratings, while Murlan averages 3.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Backgammon or Murlan have ads?
Backgammon shows ads; Murlan does not.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon or Murlan?
Backgammon ships an update every 3 weeks, and Murlan every 2 months. Most recently, Backgammon was updated on November 6, 2026 and Murlan on November 2, 2026.

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