Backgammon Eye vs PixelChess
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backgammon Eye
This app uses AI to analyze your backgammon board from a photo, suggesting optimal moves with visual overlays. It's designed to help players of all levels improve their strategy and learn from each game.
- AI-powered move suggestions
- Real-time photo recognition
- Visual overlay of optimal moves
- Pip count analysis
- Export XGID positions
- Learn-by-playing feature
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Master Backgammon in Real Time – With the Power of AI Gammon Eye is your personal backgammon coach, right in your pocket. Simply take a photo of your board while playing, and Gammon Eye instantly analyzes the position, showing you the best possible moves overlaid on your image – like augmented reality for backgammon. Whether you're a seasoned player looking to optimize every decision or a beginner eager to learn the right strategy, Gammon Eye is the smartest way to improve your game. Features: • AI-powered move suggestions, right on your board * Export your XGID position so you can analyze moves on your computer • Instant photo recognition of real backgammon positions * Pip count analysis • Visual overlay of optimal and alternative moves • Learn-by-playing: understand the why behind each decision • Designed for both casual players and professionals Gammon Eye uses advanced neural networks trained on expert-level play to bring you world-class analysis in seconds. It’s like having a grandmaster by your side – anytime, anywhere. Make smarter moves. Learn faster. Win more. To speed up processing of the board, consider supporting us by purchasing tokens for priority handling. Install now and bring the power of AI to your backgammon game.
PixelChess
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Rediscover Chess. Play beautiful offline chess against the computer in a handcrafted pixel art adventure. PixelChess brings the timeless strategy of chess into vibrant pixel themes, where every game feels fresh. Solve a new puzzle every day, unlock collectible pieces, and explore unique themes inspired by fantasy, history and imagination. Whether you're learning the game or mastering advanced strategies, PixelChess offers a relaxing, premium chess experience with stunning visuals and rewarding progression. Play Chess Your Way • Play offline against the computer • 4 difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert • Unlimited, Blitz, Rapid and Classical time controls • Smooth gameplay designed for beginners and experienced players • Review your recent games A New Chess Challenge Every Day Train your tactical skills with a fresh daily puzzle. • Daily chess puzzles • Helpful hints • Build your daily streak • Improve your chess vision Explore 9 Beautiful Pixel Themes Every theme completely transforms the game. Discover unique: • Chess pieces • Boards • Animated backgrounds • Original music Explore: • Classic • Medieval • Space • Prehistoric • Horror • Sports • Western • Elegant • Anime Unlock and Collect Win games to unlock new themes through achievements or purchase them instantly. Discover more than 100 collectible chess pieces, each with its own artwork and story. Designed Around You • Sign in with Google, Apple or Email • Game history • Multiple languages • Beautiful pixel art interface • Free to play Download PixelChess today. Privacy Policy https://justluck.io/apps/pixelchess/privacy.html Support admin@justluck.io
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Backgammon Eye at none against PixelChess's shown. PixelChess's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Backgammon Eye sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PixelChess sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Backgammon Eye ships an update every 3 weeks, PixelChess every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backgammon Eye | PixelChess |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 225 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brodek | Just Luck LLC |
In-app purchases
Backgammon Eye
- 500 Tokens$9.99
PixelChess
- Tema Medieval$0.99
- Tema Espacial$0.99
- Tema Prehistórico$0.99
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- Tema Terror$0.99
- Tema Deportes$0.99
- Tema Western$0.99
- Tema Elegante$0.99
- Tema Anime$0.99
- Pack 2 Temas$1.49
- Pack 3 Temas$1.99
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