Comparison

Backgammon Duel vs PureStrike Billiard

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

Head to head
About

Backgammon Duel

Features
Read full description

Backgammon Duel a mobile version of the classic backgammon game. One of the oldest, most played and loved games. Enjoy backgammon without the casino style of other backgammon games on the mobile apps stores. Features - Don't pay coins to enter a game - No in game banner ads - No doubling cube - Regular updates - Highlighting the available moves - Undo your last move - Classic graphics and game play - Intuitive design to better focus on the game - Ads are displayed after a game Also known as Tavli (Greece), Tawla (Egypt), Shesh Besh, (Hebrew), and Takteh (Iranian), but whatever you call it you can download it now and challenge yourself.

About

PureStrike Billiard

Read full description

Line up your shot and play 8-ball your way in PureStrike Billiard. Join online matches, play with friends on one device, face a computer-controlled opponent, or practice at your own pace. CONTROL YOUR SHOT Adjust your aim, power, cue elevation, and contact point. Apply follow, draw, and side spin, or raise the cue for jump shots. Choose a classic shot guide, add cushion predictions, or turn the guides off. PLAY ONLINE Connect through Game Center for ranked and unranked 1v1 matches. Use Quick Match to find an opponent or invite a Game Center friend to a private game. Ranked matches update your rating and competitive tier. Compare your results on global and friends leaderboards, with separate rankings for Professional and Bar Rules. Active weekend events also track points and winning streaks. Online matches include a 90-second shot clock. Shot data and simulation results are synchronized between both devices throughout the match. PLAY ON ONE DEVICE Choose from several local modes: 1v1 pass-and-play 2v2 team matches for up to four players Matches against a computer-controlled opponent Practice without turn restrictions Local matches can use an optional shot clock. You can also save your current game and continue it later. CHOOSE YOUR RULES Professional Rules include called balls and pockets, safety declarations, ball in hand, and break decisions. Bar Rules use house-style break and foul handling, with a called pocket required for the 8-ball. SET UP YOUR VIEW Switch between table, ball, free, top-down, and cue camera views. Enable the pocket camera, choose between green, blue, and red cloth, toggle reflections and shadows, and adjust the music and sound effects. Game Center is required for online matches and leaderboards. Rack the balls, choose your mode, and take your shot. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.arte-soft.com/purestrike/privacy

Screenshots

Backgammon Duel4 screens
PureStrike Billiard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgammon Duel at none against PureStrike Billiard's 2. Backgammon Duel also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). PureStrike Billiard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PureStrike Billiard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Backgammon Duel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Duel ships an update every 2 months, PureStrike Billiard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Backgammon Duel versus PureStrike Billiard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon DuelPureStrike Billiard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size41 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPHATCAT GAMES LTDArte Soft Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Backgammon Duel

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PureStrike Billiard

Subscriptions1
  • PureStrike Billiard No Ads$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • PureStrike Billiard Desktop Access$2.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Duel free?
Backgammon Duel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PureStrike Billiard free?
PureStrike Billiard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backgammon Duel or PureStrike Billiard have ads?
Backgammon Duel shows ads; PureStrike Billiard does not.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Duel or PureStrike Billiard?
Backgammon Duel ships an update every 2 months, and PureStrike Billiard weekly. Most recently, Backgammon Duel was updated on October 27, 2026 and PureStrike Billiard on October 28, 2026.

Other comparisons