Backgammon Mint vs Deduce
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Provably fair dice rolls
- Quick matchmaking
- Smart bot backup
- Friend links for duels
- Pet companion system
- Ranked ladder and AI practice
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Backgammon Mint | Deduce |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 373 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZeroPlay Ltd. | Mark Mainwood |
Customer experience
Backgammon Mint
Deduce
In-app purchases
Backgammon Mint
- 20 Gems$0.99
- 10,000 Coins & 15 Gems$0.99
- 12,000 Coins$2.99
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- 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
Deduce
- Kids' Pack 1$0.99
- Hard Pack 1$0.99
- Just + and x 1$0.99
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- 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
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