Comparison

Mancala. vs Backgammon Rounds

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Fast, responsive gameplay
  • Single-player AI matches
  • Online multiplayer
  • Interactive tutorial
  • Multiple board styles
  • Clean interface
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Mancala.4 screens
Backgammon Rounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Mancala. versus Backgammon Rounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMancala.Backgammon Rounds
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (37K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings37K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergey SkosyrevINVISIBLE REMARK LLC

Customer experience

Mancala.

All ratings36,514 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews545 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative11.6%

Backgammon Rounds

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

10 purchases

Mancala.

One-time10
  • 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
6 purchases

Backgammon Rounds

One-time6
  • Persian Board$2.99
  • Ottoman Board$2.99
  • Greek Board$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Cairo Board$2.99
  • Milano Board$2.99
  • All Boards Bundle$9.99

Questions

Is Mancala. free?
Mancala. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon Rounds free?
Backgammon Rounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mancala. or Backgammon Rounds?
Backgammon Rounds is rated higher. Mancala. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Backgammon Rounds averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Mancala. or Backgammon Rounds have ads?
Neither Mancala. nor Backgammon Rounds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mancala. or Backgammon Rounds?
Mancala. ships an update every 2 months, and Backgammon Rounds every 3 days. Most recently, Mancala. was updated on October 14, 2026 and Backgammon Rounds on October 9, 2026.

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