Backgammon by Staple Games vs Mindgammon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backgammon by Staple Games
Experience the classic game of Backgammon with a focus on simplicity and pure enjoyment. This app offers clean graphics and intuitive controls for an undistracted gameplay experience. It's designed for players who appreciate the core mechanics of the game.
- Pure Backgammon gameplay
- Simple and classic design
- Easy-to-use controls
- Clean graphics
- No distractions
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Backgammon at its best. Dive into the pure essence of Backgammon with our app. Celebrate the simplicity and classic nature of Backgammon. With easy-to-use controls and clean graphics, our Backgammon app offers nothing but the game you love. No distractions, no excess—just pure Backgammon enjoyment.
Mindgammon
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Mindgammon is the board game designed for today. It captures the essence of the original "backgammon" while making it interestingly different. Every roll of the dice challenges the mind and it is literally a thrill a roll. Whether you have twenty minutes or two hours, Mindgammon will take you and your mind away from the monotony and rigor of your day and recharge your brain and outlook of life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mindgammon at none against Backgammon by Staple Games's shown. Mindgammon also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Backgammon by Staple Games ships an update every 3 months, Mindgammon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backgammon by Staple Games | Mindgammon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 171 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Staple Games | Christian Bailey |
Bugs and requests
Backgammon by Staple Games
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect move counting
- Game gets stuck on ads
Requested features
4 requests- Add doubling cube feature
- Improve AI difficulty settings
- Add undo/cancel button
- Provide rules and procedures
Mindgammon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Backgammon by Staple Games
No in-app purchases
Mindgammon
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Backgammon by Staple Games free?
Is Mindgammon free?
Do Backgammon by Staple Games or Mindgammon have ads?
Which is updated more often, Backgammon by Staple Games or Mindgammon?
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