Comparison

Backgammon Mint vs Backgammon Mania

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

Backgammon Mania

Engage in classic backgammon matches with a modern twist. Challenge players worldwide or play with friends, customize your game, and earn daily rewards. Offers smooth gameplay and fair matchmaking for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Real-time online matches
  • Daily rewards and missions
  • Customizable dice, checkers, and boards
  • Quick login options
  • Fair matchmaking
  • Leaderboards
Features
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Experience one of the world’s most popular board games on your mobile with Backgammon Mania. We bring the classic backgammon experience to life with modern design, smooth animations, and exciting online matches. Play with your friends or challenge thousands of players from all around the globe. Highlights: Real-time online backgammon matches Daily rewards and missions Customize your style with unique dice, checkers, and boards Quick login with Guest, Google, Facebook Smooth gameplay, fair matchmaking Leaderboards Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, Backgammon Mania offers fun, strategy, and competition for everyone. Download now, roll the dice, and show your skills. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Backgammon Mint4 screens
Backgammon Mania4 screens

Verdict

The call

Backgammon Mint and Backgammon Mania both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Backgammon Mania's written reviews are positive against 0% of Backgammon Mint's. Backgammon Mania also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 22 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon Mania sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.2 for Backgammon Mint against 4.3 for Backgammon Mania. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Backgammon Mint's written reviews are positive against 50% of Backgammon Mania's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Mint ships an update fortnightly, Backgammon Mania weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Backgammon Mint versus Backgammon Mania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon MintBackgammon Mania
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.3 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings516 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size426 MB211 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.Mania

Customer experience

Backgammon Mint

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

Backgammon Mania

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

22 purchases

Backgammon Mint

One-time22
  • 20 Gems$0.99
  • 10,000 Coins & 15 Gems$0.99
  • 65,535 Coins$1.49
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  • 12,000 Coins$2.99
  • 80 Gems$2.99
  • 32,000 Coins$4.99
  • 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
15 purchases

Backgammon Mania

Subscriptions2
  • Prime Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Prime Monthly$9.491 Month
One-time13
  • Starter Pack2 variants$0.99
  • Emergency Pack$0.99
  • Small Pack$1.99
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  • Startup Package$1.99
  • Double the Grand Prize$3.99
  • Lucky Wheel Spin$4.99
  • Mid-High Pack$9.99
  • Opportunity Pack$9.99
  • Lucky Wheel Spin$19.99
  • Premium Pack2 variants$39.99
  • Prestige Pack$74.99
  • Mega Pack$79.99
  • Legend Pack$139.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Mint free?
Backgammon Mint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon Mania free?
Backgammon Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Mint or Backgammon Mania?
Backgammon Mania is rated higher. Backgammon Mint averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Backgammon Mania averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.
Do Backgammon Mint or Backgammon Mania have ads?
Both Backgammon Mint and Backgammon Mania show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Mint or Backgammon Mania?
Backgammon Mint ships an update fortnightly, and Backgammon Mania weekly. Most recently, Backgammon Mint was updated on October 28, 2026 and Backgammon Mania on October 24, 2026.

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