Comparison

Backgammon Premium vs Backgammon AI

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

Head to head
About

Backgammon Premium

Experience the classic board game with modern gameplay. Challenge friends or players worldwide in various modes, track your progress on global leaderboards, and customize your game with intuitive controls and stylish designs.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • Two game modes (Match Points, Doubling Cube)
  • Global leaderboards
  • Win streaks and performance stats
  • Private tables
  • Optional move highlights
  • Adjustable match length
Features
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Backgammon Premium – The Classic Game Reimagined Experience the timeless thrill of backgammon in a premium package, built for players who love competition, strategy, and fun! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned expert, Backgammon Premium offers a sleek, feature-rich experience, that puts the world’s favorite board game at your fingertips. Play Your Way • Online Multiplayer – Challenge friends or match with players from around the world. • Two Game Modes – Play the traditional Match Points format or step up to high-stakes action in Doubling Cube mode. Smooth, Smart, Stylish • Intuitive controls and fast animations • Elegant, clean board designs • Optional move highlights and undo • Easy-to-read dice rolls and counters Compete and Climb: • Global leaderboards • Win streaks and performance stats • Track your wins, losses, and skill level • Special tournaments with exciting prizes Customize Your Experience • Choose between standard rules or Doubling Cube • Adjustable match length for Match Points games • Private tables to play exclusively with friends Whether you're on a quick break or in for a long strategic session, Backgammon Premium brings together tradition and modern gameplay in one seamless experience. Why Players Love Backgammon Premium • Clean, minimal design • Private tables to enjoy with friends • Quick and easy matchmaking • Perfect for players of all skill levels • Ideal for classic board game fans • Your choice: Doubling Cube or Match Points Download now and roll the dice in a world of skill, luck, and strategy!

About

Backgammon AI

Experience a classic board game with a smart AI opponent across four difficulty levels. Enjoy online multiplayer, customizable themes, and helpful move previews. Play for free with no ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Four AI difficulty levels
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Pass-and-play mode
  • Full doubling cube support
  • Three visual themes
  • Move previews and animations
  • Available in 14 languages
Features
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Play backgammon against a smart AI opponent — free, with no ads and no subscriptions. Backgammon AI brings the world's oldest board game to your iPhone and iPad with three AI difficulty levels, online multiplayer, and pass-and-play. Learn the game on Easy, then climb all the way to a near-expert neural-net opponent. Smart AI Opponents • Easy and Medium — free, perfect for learning and casual play • Expert — a one-time unlock; a neural-net engine that plays near-expert backgammon and knows when to double Play Online Challenge players worldwide with Game Center multiplayer. Find opponents automatically or invite friends, with push notifications when it's your turn. Full doubling cube support. Three Visual Themes • E-Ink — clean black & white, perfect for focus • Classic — the original board aesthetic • Dark Walnut — rich wood tones, 3D checkers, and emerald felt Move Previews & Animations See where your checkers can go before you commit. Movable checkers are highlighted, arrows show legal destinations, and dice tumble with a satisfying bounce. Doubling Cube Full doubling cube support in every mode — offer doubles, accept or decline, just like tournament play. Available in 14 languages. Designed for iPhone and iPad with portrait menus and landscape gameplay. Free to play — unlock the Expert AI once, forever.

Screenshots

Backgammon Premium4 screens
Backgammon AI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon AI at 4.1 against Backgammon Premium's 3.5. Backgammon AI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Backgammon Premium's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 Premium sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon AI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backgammon AI holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon AI has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Premium ships an update every 3 weeks, Backgammon AI every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Backgammon Premium versus Backgammon AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon PremiumBackgammon AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.1 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size359 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSPECTRUM.GAMES INTERNATIONAL LTDAsa Ivry Block

Customer experience

Backgammon Premium

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Backgammon AI

All ratings15 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Backgammon Premium

One-time10
  • VIP 1$2.99
  • Blue chips pack 3$3.99
  • VIP 2$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Blue chips pack 4$5.99
  • Blue chips pack 5$9.99
  • VIP 4$9.99
  • VIP 3$9.99
  • Blue chips pack 6$24.99
  • Blue chips pack 7$49.99
  • Blue chips pack 8$99.99
1 purchases

Backgammon AI

One-time1
  • Expert AI Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Premium free?
Backgammon Premium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon AI free?
Backgammon AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Premium or Backgammon AI?
Backgammon AI is rated higher. Backgammon Premium averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Backgammon AI averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.
Do Backgammon Premium or Backgammon AI have ads?
Backgammon Premium shows ads; Backgammon AI does not.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Premium or Backgammon AI?
Backgammon Premium ships an update every 3 weeks, and Backgammon AI every 5 days. Most recently, Backgammon Premium was updated on October 3, 2026 and Backgammon AI on September 29, 2026.

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