Comparison

Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard vs Backgammon City

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

Head to head
About

Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard

Effortlessly track scores, matches, and dice rolls for Backgammon and its variations. This app offers a clean, minimalist interface for easy point-adding and match history, ensuring no arguments over the score.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-score functionality
  • Saves match history with details
  • Built-in digital dice roller
  • Offline functionality
  • Minimalist design
  • Supports multiple game names
Features
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Stop arguing over the score. Tavlaskor is the fastest way to track points, matches and dice rolls in Backgammon — also known as Tavla, Nardy, Tavli, Tawla, Gamão or Jacquet. Just tap to add points. Tavlaskor keeps the score so you can focus on the game. NEW IN 3.0 — THE DOCUMENTS Losing is temporary. A document is forever. • Official Certificate of Defeat — signed, sealed, shareable • Written Rematch Challenge for the rival who keeps ducking you • A criminal record for your dice • Wrapped: the whole year of feud on one card • Head-to-head rivalry summary, free for everyone One purchase unlocks every document, including the ones we add later. KEY FEATURES • Tap-to-score: add points with one finger, no setup, no signup • Match history: every game saved with date, location and opponent • Built-in dice roller: digital dice when yours go missing • Offline first: no internet, no ads, no tracking, no clutter • Two players: clean side-by-side scoreboard • Match locations: name your café, club or kitchen table • Beautiful, minimalist design that gets out of your way WHY TAVLASKOR Whether you call it Backgammon, Tavla or Nard, every match deserves a real scoreboard. Tavlaskor was built by players who got tired of arguing over pencil scribbles and lost paper notes. It is small, fast and honest — exactly what a scoreboard should be. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Tavlaskor, name the players 2. Tap to add a point after each game 3. Save the match when you are done — review it later in History PERFECT FOR • Family game nights • Backgammon clubs and tournaments • Café and bar matches • Long road trips and lazy holidays • Anyone who wants a clean score without a paper notebook PRIVACY Tavlaskor stores your data on your device. No accounts, no servers, no ads, no analytics. Your matches are yours. Made with love by Appgea. We respond to every email — write to us at support@appgea.com.

About

Backgammon City

Features
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Welcome to Backgammon City — a modern way to enjoy two timeless board games: Classic Backgammon and Long Narde. Choose your favorite style and play at your own pace. Challenge the computer, select the difficulty that suits you, or compete with other players online. Whether you prefer the tactical battles of Classic Backgammon or the distinctive strategy of Long Narde, Backgammon City brings both games together in one simple and comfortable experience. Features: • Classic Backgammon and Long Narde • Single-player games against the computer • Multiple difficulty levels • Online multiplayer matches • Different online game options • Portrait and landscape gameplay • Light and dark themes • Clean and easy-to-use interface Roll the dice, plan your moves, and enjoy one of the world's most enduring board games wherever you are.

Screenshots

Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard4 screens
Backgammon City4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgammon City at none against Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard's 5. Backgammon City also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 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. Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Backgammon City asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard ships an update every 10 days, Backgammon City every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard versus Backgammon City: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTavla & Backgammon ScoreboardBackgammon City
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB28 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperFurkan KaynarOleksii Tanchyk

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard

One-time5
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Documents Pack$2.99
  • Lunch Tip$4.99
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  • Dinner Tip$9.99
  • Champion Tip$19.99
None

Backgammon City

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard free?
Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon City free?
Backgammon City is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard or Backgammon City have ads?
Backgammon City shows ads; Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard does not.
Which is updated more often, Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard or Backgammon City?
Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard ships an update every 10 days, and Backgammon City every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tavla & Backgammon Scoreboard was updated on October 31, 2026 and Backgammon City on October 31, 2026.

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