Comparison

Egyptian Backgammon vs Mahbuse

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

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Egyptian Backgammon

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Egyptian Backgammon (Tawla Masry) , is special board game where you can play backgammon with the know Egyptian rules. The game has the following features : - Guest Play / Login with facebook / Login with email / Login with Google - Add opponents as friends - Chat phrases - Play offline - Profile avatars - Players statistics - Premium subscription that unlock daily awards (gold coins / skill points / ranking unlocks) - Challenges with high bids to 2M gold coins Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mahbuse

Experience two classic Middle Eastern board games, Mahbuse and Tawla 31, with online multiplayer. Master strategic trapping in Mahbuse or race to bear off in Tawla 31. Compete globally or with friends in real-time matches.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer for Mahbuse and Tawla 31
  • Strategic trapping gameplay
  • Fast-paced racing gameplay
  • Play with friends via private rooms
  • Global leaderboards
  • Realistic dice rolls and smooth animations
Features
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Experience the Ultimate Duo: Mahbuse & Tawla 31! Experience the authentic classics! This app brings the most beloved Middle Eastern dice and board games directly to your screen with seamless online multiplayer. Whether you are a master of the "pin" in Mahbuse or a speed expert in Tawla 31, this is the definitive way to play. Two Iconic Games, One App 1. Mahbuse Unlike standard backgammon, Mahbuse (also known as Plakoto or Tapa) is all about the trap. Instead of hitting your opponent's checkers, you pin them down! Strategize your moves to freeze your opponent’s pieces and dominate the board. It is easy to learn for beginners but deep enough to challenge true masters. 2. Tawla 31 Play the most popular variation of the region. Focus on speed and precision as you race to move your checkers across the board and bear them off before your opponent. It’s the pure, classic experience you know and love. Top Features: Real-Time Multiplayer: Match up instantly and compete against players from all over the world in live matches. Play with Friends: Create private rooms and challenge your friends to see who is the true champion. Seamless Login: Get straight into the action securely with one-tap Google, Apple, or Facebook login. Global Leaderboards: Track your stats, win matches, and climb the rankings to prove your skills. Authentic Design: Enjoy a beautifully clean game board, realistic physics-based dice rolls, and smooth animations optimized for all iOS devices. Interactive Experience: Use quick emojis to react to the game and engage with your opponents during the heat of the match. How to Play: In Mahbuse: Roll the dice and move. If you land on a single opponent's checker, it is "trapped" and cannot move until you release it. Victory goes to the one who bears off first or effectively blocks the opponent. In Tawla 31: It's a race to the finish. Avoid leaving single checkers vulnerable and focus on moving your entire set to the home board as quickly as possible. Roll the dice, trap your opponent, and claim victory. Download Mahbuse & Tawla 31 today!

Screenshots

Egyptian Backgammon4 screens
Mahbuse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mahbuse at none against Egyptian Backgammon's 1. Egyptian Backgammon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price 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. Egyptian Backgammon sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Mahbuse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Egyptian Backgammon ships an update every 4 days, Mahbuse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Egyptian Backgammon versus Mahbuse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEgyptian BackgammonMahbuse
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (17 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB45 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMore CreativesAmer Harb

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Egyptian Backgammon

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Player$0.991 Month
None

Mahbuse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Egyptian Backgammon free?
Egyptian Backgammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mahbuse free?
Mahbuse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Egyptian Backgammon or Mahbuse have ads?
Mahbuse shows ads; Egyptian Backgammon does not.
Which is updated more often, Egyptian Backgammon or Mahbuse?
Egyptian Backgammon ships an update every 4 days, and Mahbuse every 2 weeks. Most recently, Egyptian Backgammon was updated on November 4, 2026 and Mahbuse on October 31, 2026.

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