Comparison

Backgammon Games vs PrefA

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

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About

Backgammon Games

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

PrefA

Experience classic and ordered Preferans card games on a journey with 33 levels. Compete against AI players with varying skill levels in this 10-card plain-trick game.

Highlights
  • Classic Preferans gameplay
  • Ordered Preferans (Bandit mode)
  • 33-level journey progression
  • AI opponents with varying skill
  • Bidding and trump suit mechanics
Features
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You are offered to take a journey through the routes Moscow - Petushki playing ordered or classic Preferans! The route is made up of 33 stops. Arrival at a certain station will signify the transition to the next level, where your coupe (table) will get filled up with new players. Each player has their own level of understanding of the game. Preference is a 10-card plain-trick game with bidding. A bidding process is used to decide which player declares the trump suit as well as the contract. Declarer's objective is to win the contracted number of tricks. The defenders' main objective is to prevent this. Players must follow suit if possible, else trump if possible. Bandit - This is ordered Preferans. Playing this feature, each player is required to play 6 spades, 6 clubs, 6 diamonds, 6 hearts, 7, 8, 9, 10, two all-passes and miser. All sixer games are started with the proclamation of the trump suit until the announcement of the buy-in. Games 7, 8, 9, 10 are announced until the opening of the buy-in, however, the trump suit is announced after.

Screenshots

Backgammon Games4 screens
PrefA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon Games at 4.1 against PrefA's 2.8. Backgammon Games also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (709 vs 4). PrefA's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (44% vs 36%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PrefA sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backgammon Games holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Games has 709 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Backgammon Games's written reviews are positive against 44% of PrefA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Games ships an update every 3 weeks, PrefA every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Backgammon Games versus PrefA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon GamesPrefA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (709 ratings) — better2.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings709 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoyan PaskalevFuzzex Inc

Customer experience

Backgammon Games

All ratings709 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral8.9%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews273 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative53.8%

PrefA

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

Bugs and requests

Backgammon Games

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

PrefA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Backgammon Games

One-time1
  • No adds$4.99
2 purchases

PrefA

One-time2
  • 2000 coins for Preferans$0.99
  • PrefA$2.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Games free?
Backgammon Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrefA free?
PrefA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Games or PrefA?
Backgammon Games is rated higher. Backgammon Games averages 4.1 out of 5 from 709 ratings, while PrefA averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Backgammon Games or PrefA have ads?
Backgammon Games shows ads; PrefA does not.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Games or PrefA?
Backgammon Games ships an update every 3 weeks, and PrefA every 16 months. Most recently, Backgammon Games was updated on October 10, 2026 and PrefA on September 29, 2026.

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