Comparison

Backgammon Mint vs Fair Play Backgammon

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

Fair Play Backgammon

Experience backgammon with a focus on fairness and a clean interface. This game ensures truly random dice rolls for a pure strategic challenge. Enjoy the classic game without distractions.

Highlights
  • Fair dice rolls
  • Clean interface
  • Online multiplayer
  • Pure backgammon experience
  • Strategic gameplay
Features
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Tired of suspicious rolls? So were we. We built a backgammon experience centered on integrity and style. By stripping away the clutter and ensuring every dice throw is truly random, we’ve returned the game to its purest form. It’s just you, the board, and the math. Privacy policy: https://inkscapestudios.com/backgammon/privacy

Screenshots

Backgammon Mint4 screens
Fair Play Backgammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fair Play Backgammon at 100% against Backgammon Mint's 0%. Fair Play Backgammon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fair Play Backgammon sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fair Play Backgammon holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Backgammon Mint's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fair Play Backgammon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Mint ships an update fortnightly, Fair Play Backgammon weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Backgammon Mint versus Fair Play Backgammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon MintFair Play Backgammon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size426 MB61 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.ADRIAN ALBU

Customer experience

Backgammon Mint

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Fair Play Backgammon

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Backgammon Mint

One-time10
  • 20 Gems$0.99
  • 10,000 Coins & 15 Gems$0.99
  • 65,535 Coins$1.49
Show 7 more
  • 12,000 Coins$2.99
  • 80 Gems$2.99
  • 32,000 Coins$4.99
  • 84,000 Coins$9.99
  • 320 Gems$9.99
  • 850,211 Coins$19.99
  • 720 Gems$19.99
6 purchases

Fair Play Backgammon

One-time6
  • 15 Gems Pack$0.99
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • 45 Gems$1.99
Show 3 more
  • 2300 Coins$1.99
  • 5000 Coins$2.99
  • 95 Gems$3.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Mint free?
Backgammon Mint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fair Play Backgammon free?
Fair Play Backgammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Mint or Fair Play Backgammon?
Fair Play Backgammon is rated higher. Backgammon Mint averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Fair Play Backgammon averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Backgammon Mint or Fair Play Backgammon have ads?
Backgammon Mint shows ads; Fair Play Backgammon does not.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Mint or Fair Play Backgammon?
Backgammon Mint ships an update fortnightly, and Fair Play Backgammon weekly. Most recently, Backgammon Mint was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fair Play Backgammon on October 30, 2026.

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