Simple Backgammon vs Zen Backgammon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Backgammon
Enjoy a straightforward game of Backgammon against a computer opponent. This version omits the doubling cube for a streamlined experience. Perfect for quick matches.
- Backgammon gameplay
- Computer opponent
- No doubling cube
- Simple interface
- Offline play
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This is a simple version of Backgammon, with no doubling cube. Play against a computer opponent.
Zen Backgammon
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Play fair backgammon in retro pixel art, offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Simple Backgammon at none against Zen Backgammon's shown. Simple Backgammon also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). Zen Backgammon's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 31 months). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple Backgammon ships an update every 31 months, Zen Backgammon every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Backgammon | Zen Backgammon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phil Stern | ARDA GERMIYANOGLU |
In-app purchases
Simple Backgammon
No in-app purchases
Zen Backgammon
No in-app purchases
Questions
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