Comparison

Backgammon Mint vs Backgammon One

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 One

Experience a fair and engaging classic backgammon game with a focus on skill. Compete online, challenge an adaptive AI, and enjoy customizable boards. Optimized for long play sessions and battery efficiency.

Highlights
  • Fair QuantumRoll™ Randomizer
  • Online multiplayer with ranked matches
  • Adaptive AI opponent (DeepMind PvE)
  • Battery-saving CryoRender™ technology
  • Advanced dice statistics
  • Customizable boards and skins
Features
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Welcome to Backgammon One — classic short backgammon where your skill decides the outcome, not rigged dice. We guarantee 100% fairness with our QuantumRoll™ Randomizer and prolonged gaming sessions thanks to battery-saving CryoRender™ technology. Main features: Online Multiplayer & Social Features. Dive into the global arena! Compete in ranked matches and fight for your spot on the top players' leaderboard, or create private rooms to play with friends. Manage your friends list, socialize in the global lobby, and chat directly with your opponent in the game room during matches. QuantumRoll™ Randomizer. Experience an absolutely fair random. We guarantee 100% unpredictability for every roll. Doubt it? Use the built-in fairness check to verify the transparency of the algorithms. DeepMind PvE Integration. Challenge yourself against a sophisticated AI. This advanced integration provides a human-like opponent that adapts to your level, helping you hone your skills for future online battles. CryoRender™ Technology. Play longer without worrying about your battery. Our optimized rendering engine saves energy and keeps your device cool even during intense matches. Advanced dice statistics. Analyze your luck and tactics. Detailed statistics of rolled dice will show you the real picture of your performance over the long run. Changeable boards and personalization. Customize the game's look to fit your mood. Choose from a variety of unique skins and game boards with beautiful animations. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Backgammon Mint4 screens
Backgammon One4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backgammon One at 50% against Backgammon Mint's 0%. Backgammon One also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (34 vs 5). Backgammon Mint's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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 22 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon One sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backgammon One holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon One has 34 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Backgammon Mint's written reviews are positive against 50% of Backgammon One's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Mint ships an update fortnightly, Backgammon One every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Backgammon Mint versus Backgammon One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon MintBackgammon One
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.5 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings534 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size426 MB172 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZeroPlay Ltd.AAStudio s.r.o.

Customer experience

Backgammon Mint

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

Backgammon One

All ratings31 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%
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
Show 19 more
  • 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
2 purchases

Backgammon One

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription (Yearly)7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Backgammon Mint free?
Backgammon Mint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon One free?
Backgammon One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Mint or Backgammon One?
Backgammon One is rated higher. Backgammon Mint averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Backgammon One averages 4.5 from 34 ratings.
Do Backgammon Mint or Backgammon One have ads?
Both Backgammon Mint and Backgammon One show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Mint or Backgammon One?
Backgammon Mint ships an update fortnightly, and Backgammon One every 8 days. Most recently, Backgammon Mint was updated on October 28, 2026 and Backgammon One on October 28, 2026.

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