Comparison

Backgammon Pro Online vs Simorgh's Hokm

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

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About

Backgammon Pro Online

Engage in thrilling real-time backgammon matches against players worldwide. Connect with enthusiasts, track your performance with detailed statistics, and climb regional leaderboards to become a champion. Customize your experience with various themes and enjoy daily rewards.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer matches
  • In-game chat with friends
  • Detailed statistics and insights
  • Regional and global leaderboards
  • Daily rewards and bonuses
  • Customizable game boards
Features
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Backgammon Online - The Ultimate Backgammon Experience! Embark on the most thrilling backgammon journey on mobile with Backgammon Online! With the finest design, intuitive interface, and electrifying gameplay, this online multiplayer backgammon game is more than just a game - it's a community. Play, Connect, Compete and Win! ONLINE MULTIPLAYER FUN Get ready to challenge players from around the globe in real-time backgammon matches. With our online multiplayer mode, you can test your skills against opponents at every level. Whether you're a beginner or a backgammon pro, there's always a match for you! MAKE FRIENDS & CHAT Meet like-minded backgammon enthusiasts and make new friends. Our friendly chat interface allows you to connect, strategize, or just have a fun conversation with your opponents and friends. DETAILED STATISTICS Track your performance with comprehensive statistics. Analyze your gameplay, discover your strengths and weaknesses, and take your backgammon game to the next level. REGIONAL LEADERBOARDS Climb the ranks in our regional leaderboards and become the backgammon champion in your area. Represent your region and compete for the top spot! FRIENDS' SCORES & LEADERBOARDS Battle your friends, keep an eye on their scores, and compete to be the backgammon king or queen among your circle. The bragging rights are all yours! FEATURES: Engaging Online Multiplayer Mode In-Game Chat with Friends Advanced Statistics and Insights Regional and Global Leaderboards Daily Rewards and Bonuses Customizable Game Boards and Themes Backgammon Online takes online multiplayer backgammon to unprecedented heights. With rich features, vibrant graphics, and a community that's ready to welcome you, there's no better place to roll the dice. What are you waiting for? Download Backgammon Online today and join the world's most dynamic backgammon community!

About

Simorgh's Hokm

Learn and play the traditional Persian card game Hokm with guided lessons, AI opponents, and a tournament mode. Explore Persian culture and traditions associated with the game. Fully bilingual in English and Farsi, with offline play.

Highlights
  • 12 guided lessons for learning Hokm
  • Play solo against AI opponents
  • Host tournaments with scorekeeping
  • Explore Persian holiday traditions
  • Bilingual English & Farsi support
  • Works fully offline
Features
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Simorgh's Hokm is a warm, modern home for Hokm — the beloved Persian trick-taking card game played around family tables for generations. Whether you're brand new to the game or grew up playing it every Yalda, Simorgh's Hokm brings the joy of the deal to your pocket. Guided by Simorgh, the magical bird of Persian mythology, you'll learn the rules one hand at a time, practice against three friendly AI opponents, and even host your own in-person tournament — all in one beautiful app. LEARN WITH SIMORGH Twelve short, guided lessons walk you through everything: the deck, the deal, the hakem, choosing trump (hokm), following suit, winning tricks, and scoring. Quick checks along the way make sure it sticks. About fifteen minutes and you're ready to play. PLAY SOLO VS. AI Sit down at a beautifully illustrated table with Rostam as your partner and Simorgh and Zal as your opponents. Legal cards are highlighted, winning tricks are called out clearly, and the pace is friendly — perfect for learning or a relaxing hand any time. HOST A TOURNAMENT Turn one phone into the scorekeeper for your Yalda night, Nowruz gathering, or any family get-together. Choose Round Robin or Bracket format, set rounds per match, and let the app track standings and crown a champion. CELEBRATE THE CULTURE Discover the Persian holidays that are perfect occasions to gather and play: Yalda, Nowruz, Chaharshanbe Suri, Mehregan, Sizdah Bedar, and more. Each includes the stories and traditions that make every hand feel like home. BILINGUAL — ENGLISH & فارسی Full Farsi translation with proper right-to-left layout. Tap to hear Persian words like Simorgh, Hokm, and Salaam pronounced correctly. FEATURES • 12 guided lessons from beginner to confident player • Solo play vs. three AI opponents • Round Robin & Bracket tournament scorekeeper • Persian holiday guide with countdowns • Native pronunciation for Persian terms • Full English & Farsi support (RTL) • Light & dark themes • Works fully offline — no account required Deal a hand. Choose your hokm. Gather your table.

Screenshots

Backgammon Pro Online4 screens
Simorgh's Hokm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simorgh's Hokm at none against Backgammon Pro Online's 6. Simorgh's Hokm also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Backgammon Pro Online's advantage is ratings volume (345 vs 1). On price, ads, 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 Pro Online sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Simorgh's Hokm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simorgh's Hokm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Pro Online has 345 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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Backgammon Pro Online versus Simorgh's Hokm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon Pro OnlineSimorgh's Hokm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (345 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings345 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCoolplay GmbHArdis Zhong

Bugs and requests

Backgammon Pro Online

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes during gameplay with lag spikes
  • App fails to open after reinstall
  • Ad pages don't close properly (no X button)
  • iPhone crashes after viewing ads
  • Jerky dice and piece movements

Requested features

6 requests
  • Fix jerky movement animations
  • Improve ad frequency and length
  • Add explanation of dice randomization algorithm
  • Prevent players from quitting to avoid gammon penalties
  • Display pip counts on board
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  • Optimize performance for iPhone devices

Simorgh's Hokm

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Backgammon Pro Online

One-time6
  • Small Coin Package$1.99
  • Pro - 1 month$3.99
  • Medium Coin Package$4.99
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  • Pro - 3 months$6.99
  • Large Coin Package$17.99
  • Pro - 12 months$19.99
None

Simorgh's Hokm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backgammon Pro Online free?
Backgammon Pro Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simorgh's Hokm free?
Simorgh's Hokm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Pro Online or Simorgh's Hokm?
Simorgh's Hokm is rated higher. Backgammon Pro Online averages 4.7 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while Simorgh's Hokm averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Backgammon Pro Online or Simorgh's Hokm have ads?
Neither Backgammon Pro Online nor Simorgh's Hokm shows ads.

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