Comparison

Backgammon Premium vs Pip King

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

Pip King

Features
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Pip King is the royal way to play backgammon. Built for fast, intelligent, and beautiful matches — whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours. ▸ PLAY ANYWHERE, ANYTIME Take on opponents from around the world in real-time online matches, challenge friends in private rooms with a tap, or sharpen your skills against our adaptive AI bot when you're offline. ▸ FAIR ELO MATCHMAKING Every match counts toward your global ELO rating. Climb from Bronze to Pip King across nine ranks and earn coins, diamonds, and exclusive Arabian Palace skins as you progress. ▸ TOURNAMENTS WITH REAL STAKES Enter daily and weekly tournaments with coin buy-ins. Win rounds to advance through brackets and lift the trophy on the Hall of Fame. Champions of the Week earn massive coin payouts every Sunday. ▸ ARABIAN PALACE COSMETICS Customize your game with hand-crafted boards, dice, and checker sets inspired by the royal palaces of the East. Spin the Lucky Wheel daily for free rewards, or try the Palace Wheel for premium prizes. ▸ FRIENDS, RIVALS, AND MILESTONES Add friends, watch their activity, send challenges, and chase weekly leaderboard rewards. Reach 5, 10, or 25 invites to unlock the Recruiter Hall of Fame. ▸ DAILY REWARDS THAT GROW Log in every day to claim escalating coin rewards, complete daily challenges, and progress through the Battle Pass for exclusive limited-time items. ▸ SAFE, FAIR, RESPECTFUL Server-authoritative game state means no cheating. Move validation runs in our cloud — every dice roll is cryptographically randomized server-side. Report and block players you don't want to face again. ▸ PLAY YOUR WAY - Online multiplayer (1-on-1 with global players) - Private rooms (with friends, share by code) - Tournaments (daily / weekly brackets) - vs Bot (no internet required, six difficulty levels including Master "Caliph") - Daily puzzle (one fresh challenge per day) ▸ NO REAL-MONEY GAMBLING Pip King uses virtual coins and diamonds only. Coins have no cash-out value. The Lucky Wheel and Palace Wheel are entertainment features, not gambling. When the matchmaker can't find a real opponent within seconds, you may be matched with an AI bot — coin wagers behave identically. Disclosed in full at https://pipking.web.app/privacy. ▸ ACCOUNT & PRIVACY Sign in with Apple, Google, Facebook, or play as a Guest. Your progress syncs across devices when you're signed in. Read our privacy policy at https://pipking.web.app/privacy and our deletion guide at https://pipking.web.app/delete-account. Welcome to the kingdom. Let the dice fall in your favor.

Screenshots

Backgammon Premium4 screens
Pip King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pip King at weekly against Backgammon Premium's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, 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 Pip King sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Premium ships an update every 3 weeks, Pip King weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Backgammon Premium versus Pip King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon PremiumPip King
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size359 MB123 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSPECTRUM.GAMES INTERNATIONAL LTDHezi Hengel

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
12 purchases

Pip King

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time11
  • Starter Coins$1.99
  • Starter Pack Deal$2.99
  • Diamond Pouch$2.99
Show 8 more
  • Palace Wheel Spin$4.99
  • Diamond Chest$9.99
  • Legendary Skin Unlock$9.99
  • Palace Wheel - 3 Spins$12.99
  • Diamond Vault$19.99
  • Palace Wheel 5 Spins$19.99
  • Royal Coins$49.99
  • Royal Coin Pack$49.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Premium free?
Backgammon Premium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pip King free?
Pip King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backgammon Premium or Pip King have ads?
Both Backgammon Premium and Pip King show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Premium or Pip King?
Backgammon Premium ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pip King weekly. Most recently, Backgammon Premium was updated on September 16, 2026 and Pip King on September 14, 2026.

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