Comparison

Backgammon Mint vs Deduce

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

Head to head
About

Backgammon Mint

Experience a classic board strategy game with provably fair dice rolls and quick matchmaking. Play against friends or AI, track your progress across devices, and engage with a unique pet companion system.

Highlights
  • Provably fair dice rolls
  • Quick matchmaking
  • Smart bot backup
  • Friend links for duels
  • Pet companion system
  • Ranked ladder and AI practice
Features
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100% FAIR DICE · PURE STRATEGY Welcome to Backgammon - Fair Board Games — the classic board strategy where every roll is provably fair and a match starts in seconds! FEATURES: • Provably Fair RNG – open-source code & in-app seeds for self-verification • Quick Matchmaking – tap Play and join a ranked game instantly • Smart Bot Backup – no waiting; bots use the same fair dice and affect your rank • Friend Links – share a URL via WhatsApp, iMessage or Facebook for 1-on-1 duels • Pet Companion – feed, level up and earn bonus coins daily VERIFY EVERY ROLL: • Both seeds shown after each game—run the script and confirm the outcome • Bots follow identical rules, keeping competition honest PLAY YOUR WAY: • Ranked ladder, casual duels or AI practice • Watch live games or replay every move • Progress and pets sync across all devices Download now and make every roll count! Terms of Use: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy

About

Deduce

Engage your mind with daily logic puzzles designed for all skill levels. Explore a vast archive of handcrafted challenges, with themed packs available for purchase. Enjoy a distraction-free experience focused purely on gameplay.

Highlights
  • Three daily puzzles (Easy, Medium, Hard)
  • Instant access to over 100 puzzles
  • Themed puzzle packs (free and paid)
  • In-app tutorial and strategy guide
  • Handcrafted puzzles with unique solutions
  • Ad-free, timer-free gameplay
Features
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Train your brain with Deduce — the ultimate daily logic challenge! Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned puzzler, Deduce delivers fresh, satisfying challenges every single day. Daily Puzzles • Three brand-new puzzles every day: Easy, Medium, and Hard • Ideal for a quick 5-minute challenge or a deep dive Instant Archive Access • Unlock and play over 100 puzzles right from the start • Explore past puzzles with the sleek calendar view Special Puzzle Packs • Download themed packs — some free, some available for purchase • New packs added regularly without needing an app update For All Skill Levels • Challenging enough to stump experienced puzzle fans • Great for teaching kids logical thinking Built-in Guide • Learn the ropes quickly with an in-app tutorial • Master subtle strategies as you go Every Puzzle is Handcrafted • One unique solution per puzzle • No guessing — all connections must be used Pure Gameplay, No Distractions • No ads, no timers, no pressure • Clean interface designed to keep you focused • Progress is saved automatically Deduce is your daily dose of logical satisfaction — quick to pick up, impossible to put down.

Screenshots

Backgammon Mint4 screens
Deduce4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Deduce at none against Backgammon Mint's shown. Deduce also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Backgammon Mint's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Backgammon Mint sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Deduce sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Backgammon Mint against 5.0 for Deduce. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Mint ships an update every 2 weeks, Deduce every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Backgammon Mint versus Deduce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon MintDeduce
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB76 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.Mark Mainwood

Customer experience

Backgammon Mint

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Deduce

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

20 purchases

Backgammon Mint

One-time20
  • 20 Gems$0.99
  • 10,000 Coins & 15 Gems$0.99
  • 12,000 Coins$2.99
Show 17 more
  • 80 Gems$2.99
  • 84,000 Coins$9.99
  • 320 Gems$9.99
  • 847,425 Coins$19.99
  • 851,604 Coins$19.99
  • 848,818 Coins$19.99
  • 855,783 Coins$19.99
  • 850,211 Coins$19.99
  • 720 Gems$19.99
  • 1,272,694 Coins$29.99
  • 1,275,452 Coins$29.99
  • 1,278,210 Coins$29.99
  • 1,286,484 Coins$29.99
  • 1,280,968 Coins$29.99
  • 1200 Gems$29.99
  • 2200 Gems$49.99
  • 550,000 Coins$49.99
10 purchases

Deduce

One-time10
  • Kids' Pack 1$0.99
  • Hard Pack 1$0.99
  • Just + and x 1$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Mixed Pack 1$0.99
  • Just + and > 1$0.99
  • Just x and > 1$0.99
  • Medium Pack 1$0.99
  • Easy Pack 1$0.99
  • Access Archives$1.99
  • Extra Hard Pack 1$1.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Mint free?
Backgammon Mint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deduce free?
Deduce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Mint or Deduce?
Backgammon Mint and Deduce are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Backgammon Mint or Deduce have ads?
Backgammon Mint shows ads; Deduce does not.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Mint or Deduce?
Backgammon Mint ships an update every 2 weeks, and Deduce every 8 months. Most recently, Backgammon Mint was updated on September 30, 2026 and Deduce on September 24, 2026.

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