Zen Backgammon vs EmpireBackgammon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zen Backgammon
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Play fair backgammon in retro pixel art, offline.
EmpireBackgammon
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Master the ancient game of backgammon like never before! Empire Backgammon brings the classic board game to your fingertips with stunning visuals, smart AI, and smooth gameplay. FEATURES: Play vs Computer — Challenge a powerful AI opponent with strategic depth Local Two Player — Pass and play with a friend on the same device Match Mode — Compete in best-of-5 matches with gammon & backgammon scoring Two Beautiful Themes — Classic wood board or sleek minimal design Immersive Sound Effects — Realistic dice rolls, piece movements & ambient sounds Undo Moves — Made a mistake? Take it back and try again Multi-Language Support — Play in English or Turkish Optimized for All Devices — iPhone and iPad support Whether you're a seasoned backgammon player or just learning the game, Empire Backgammon offers an elegant and enjoyable experience. Roll the dice, plan your strategy, and conquer the board! Download now and start playing!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: EmpireBackgammon at none against Zen Backgammon's shown. EmpireBackgammon also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on May 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zen Backgammon | EmpireBackgammon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARDA GERMIYANOGLU | emrehan dursun |
In-app purchases
Zen Backgammon
No in-app purchases
EmpireBackgammon
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Zen Backgammon free?
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