Mancala. vs Backgammon Rounds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mancala.
Experience Mancala, an ancient strategy board game. Move marbles counter-clockwise, aiming to collect the most in your home hole. Enjoy a classic game of skill and foresight.
- Ancient board game gameplay
- Counter-clockwise marble movement
- Strategic home hole collection
- Simple rules, deep strategy
- Single-player game
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Mancala (also known as Kalah) is an ancient board game. Pick up marbles from any of bottom holes and move them counter-clockwise. If your move ends at your home hole (right one) you can move again. The game ends when all six holes on either side are empty. The winner is the player with the most marbles in home hole.
Backgammon Rounds
Enjoy a modern backgammon experience with quick games or long sessions. Play against AI, friends online, or learn with tutorials. Features smooth gameplay and a clear board for all skill levels.
- Fast, responsive gameplay
- Single-player AI matches
- Online multiplayer
- Interactive tutorial
- Multiple board styles
- Clean interface
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Backgammon Rounds is a clean, modern backgammon experience built for quick games and long sessions alike. Play the way you want: Challenge smart computer opponents Play with friends online Learn with built-in tutorials Finish fast rounds or settle into full matches Designed to feel sharp and readable, the game focuses on smooth play, clear moves, and a board that stays easy to follow whether you are new to backgammon or already experienced. Features: Fast, responsive backgammon gameplay Single-player matches against AI Online multiplayer Interactive tutorial flow for learning the game Multiple board styles and visual themes Clean interface built for phones and tablets Whether you want a quick match on a break or a more competitive session, Backgammon Rounds keeps the experience simple, polished, and satisfying.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Backgammon Rounds at every 3 days against Mancala.'s every 2 months. Backgammon Rounds also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Mancala.'s advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 1) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Mancala. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon Rounds sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Backgammon Rounds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mancala. has 37K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mancala. ships an update every 2 months, Backgammon Rounds every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mancala. | Backgammon Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (37K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 37K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #114 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sergey Skosyrev | INVISIBLE REMARK LLC |
Customer experience
Mancala.
Backgammon Rounds
Bugs and requests
Mancala.
Reported bugs
2 issues- Hint button not working properly
- Peg solitaire mode has unsolvable levels
Requested features
5 requests- Multiplayer mode
- Difficulty settings for AI
- Earn in-game currency through gameplay
- More single-player modes and puzzles
- Clearer in-app instructions and rules
Backgammon Rounds
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mancala.
- 50 diamonds$1.99
- 55 diamonds$1.99
- 90 diamonds$2.99
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- Advanced Features$4.99
- 150 diamonds$4.99
- Avalanche Advanced Features$4.99
- 145 diamonds$4.99
- 180 diamonds$6.99
- 350 diamonds$9.99
- 750 diamonds$19.99
Backgammon Rounds
- Persian Board$2.99
- Ottoman Board$2.99
- Greek Board$2.99
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- Cairo Board$2.99
- Milano Board$2.99
- All Boards Bundle$9.99
Questions
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