Backgammon vs Molecule
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backgammon
Enjoy a classic backgammon experience with realistic graphics. Play against friends, family, or a single opponent in this timeless board game.
- Classic backgammon gameplay
- Single player mode
- Two player mode
- Realistic graphics
- Family-friendly fun
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Classic backgammon game for 1 or 2 players, combining simplicity and realistic graphics. Thanks to our backgammon, you will have a good time playing with your whole family and friends.
Molecule
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This re-imagined vintage game sets you the challenge of locating hidden molecules in an ever-increasing range of "black box" grids. Shoot beams into the grid to see what effect they have and use the outcomes to deduce and mark where the hidden particles are. Challenge your friends & family with private, shared leagues. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://molecule.moodstone.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgammon at none against Molecule's 1. Backgammon also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Molecule's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Molecule sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backgammon asks for nothing beyond the download.
Backgammon ships an update every 11 months, Molecule every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backgammon | Molecule |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (197 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 197 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sergei Shendrikov | moodstone |
In-app purchases
Backgammon
No in-app purchases
Molecule
- Molecule$1.99
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