Comparison

Tawla Game vs Backgammon Live

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

Head to head
About

Tawla Game

Enjoy three classic board games: Backgammon, Checkers, and Reversi. Challenge AI opponents or players worldwide with customizable difficulty and global leaderboards. Experience fair play with authentic dice rolls in a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Backgammon, Checkers, and Reversi
  • AI and online multiplayer
  • Customizable difficulty
  • Global leaderboards
  • Fair dice rolls
  • Play online or offline
Features
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Welcome to Online Backgammon: Live Tawla – the ultimate destination for classic board game enthusiasts! Immerse yourself in the timeless thrill of Backgammon, Checkers, and Reversi as you challenge both artificial intelligence and online players in strategic battles that test your skills and luck. Play Anytime, Anywhere: Dive into the world of classic board games with our app which offers the perfect blend of strategy and fun. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the world of Backgammon (Tavla or Tawla), Checkers (Dama), and Reversi (Othello), our user-friendly interface ensures a seamless gaming experience. Challenge friends or engage in epic battles with global players – the choice is yours! Three Classics, One App: Our app features not one, but three classic board games – Backgammon (Tavla or Tawla), Checkers (Dama), and Reversi (Othello). Customize difficulty levels and challenge yourself against a smart AI or go head-to-head with online opponents. Each move you make contributes to your global ranking, making every game an opportunity to climb the leaderboards and showcase your skills. Backgammon Like Never Before: We understand the importance of fair play, especially in Backgammon. Experience the thrill of using fair dice and revel in a gaming environment that values strategy over chance. Enjoy Backgammon live with friends or engage in friendly competition with buddies worldwide. The perfect backgammon experience awaits you! Key Features: Classic Board Games: Backgammon (Tavla or Tawla), Checkers (Dama), and Reversi (Othello) Customizable Difficulty Levels for AI Global Leaderboards to Track Your Progress Fair Dice for an Authentic Backgammon Experience Play Online or Offline with Friends Engaging Challenges for Board Game Enthusiasts Challenge your friends, roll the dice, and let the classic board game experience unfold. Whether you're a Backgammon pro or a casual player, our app offers the perfect blend of strategy, luck, and enjoyment. Join the global community of board game enthusiasts and let the games begin!

About

Backgammon Live

Features
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Backgammon Live: Video Chat brings the classic board to your iPhone and iPad. It is a 13+ online board game. Players under 13 cannot create an account. Players aged 13-17 can join matches; text chat, quick reactions, player-to-player gifts and voice/video calls unlock only on accounts that self-declare an 18+ age band. Age is self-declared by the player; no independent age or identity verification is performed. Take a seat instantly with quick match, open a private room and invite a friend, and move your checkers by dragging them. Highlights: • Server-validated online matches • Private tables with friends • Optional voice and video calls between accounts self-declared as 18+, with enlarge or side-dock view • Text chat, quick reactions and player-to-player gifts between accounts self-declared as 18+ • Mute, block and report controls • Match history and game progression Your camera and microphone stay off until you turn them on. Quick play is free. Some digital content, call minutes, private table passes and the auto-renewing Club membership are offered as in-app purchases. The local price and the membership period are shown on the purchase screen. Use Restore Purchases in the shop to re-validate eligible purchases. BACKGAMMON CLUB — AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTIONS • Weekly Club: 1-week period; 120 call minutes, 10 private tables and 5,000 coins each period. • Monthly Club: 1-month period; 600 call minutes, 40 private tables and 25,000 coins each period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; the renewal charge is taken within the 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage the subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account subscription settings. The local price is shown before purchase. Coins have no cash value; there is no real-money wagering and no cash prize. Support: https://tavlaapi.cyberistanbul.com/support Privacy Policy: https://tavlaapi.cyberistanbul.com/privacy License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service and Community Guidelines: https://tavlaapi.cyberistanbul.com/terms Account Deletion: https://tavlaapi.cyberistanbul.com/delete-account

Screenshots

Tawla Game4 screens
Backgammon Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tawla Game and Backgammon Live are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Tawla Game sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon Live sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tawla Game versus Backgammon Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTawla GameBackgammon Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB182 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAbdulkadir DenizCyber Istanbul Bilisim Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Tawla Game

One-time6
  • 500 Coin$1.99
  • Add 5 Friends$1.99
  • 1000 Coin$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • 3000 Coin$5.99
  • Tanos Club$19.99
7 purchases

Backgammon Live

Subscriptions2
  • Tavla Kulüp Haftalık$0.997 Days
  • Tavla Kulüp Aylık$3.991 Month
One-time5
  • 10.000 Altın$0.99
  • 60 Dakika Görüşme$0.99
  • 10 Özel Masa$0.99
Show 2 more
  • 30.000 Altın$3.99
  • 75.000 Altın$6.99

Questions

Is Tawla Game free?
Tawla Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon Live free?
Backgammon Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tawla Game or Backgammon Live have ads?
Neither Tawla Game nor Backgammon Live shows ads.

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