Comparison

Zen Backgammon vs Do Shesh

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

Head to head
About

Zen Backgammon

Features
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Play fair backgammon in retro pixel art, offline.

About

Do Shesh

Experience classic board games online with this app, offering Backgammon, Maghribiya, and Mahboosa. Play public matches or private games with friends in a relaxed, authentic atmosphere with built-in radio and clear gameplay.

Highlights
  • 3 classic games in one app
  • Online matches and private games
  • Open tables with friends
  • Built-in radio for atmosphere
  • Clear and intuitive gameplay
  • Daily tasks and rewards
  • Supports English, Arabic, and Turkish
Features
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Do Shesh brings three classic table games into one elegant experience: Backgammon, Maghribiya, and Mahboosa. Choose your favorite mode, play public or private matches, and enjoy open tables with your friends at your own pace. Each mode has its own strategy, from hitting and moving ahead, to crossing the board, securing your points, and trapping your opponent until the end. Features: • 3 table games in one app: Backgammon, Maghribiya, and Mahboosa. • Social game rooms: Join a room, chat with members, open room matches, and follow room results. • Group chat inside rooms: Communicate with room members and organize matches easily. • Table radio: Enjoy relaxing music channels while you play. • Public and private matches: Start a quick match or play privately with a friend. • No time limit on private tables: Play comfortably and continue matches at your own pace. • Arabic, English, and Turkish support: Choose your favorite language and enjoy a comfortable experience. • Profile and saved progress: Sign in to keep your progress, avatar, and stats safe. Do Shesh is more than a table game. It is a social backgammon experience for players who enjoy classic board-game atmosphere, calm competition, and community rooms. This game is for entertainment only. It does not include gambling, real-money betting, or real-money prizes.

Screenshots

Zen Backgammon2 screens
Do Shesh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zen Backgammon at every 3 days against Do Shesh's weekly. Do Shesh's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Backgammon ships an update every 3 days, Do Shesh weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Zen Backgammon versus Do Shesh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen BackgammonDo Shesh
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperARDA GERMIYANOGLUKaram Alabdeh

In-app purchases

None

Zen Backgammon

No in-app purchases

None

Do Shesh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zen Backgammon free?
Zen Backgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Do Shesh free?
Do Shesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zen Backgammon or Do Shesh have ads?
Both Zen Backgammon and Do Shesh show ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen Backgammon or Do Shesh?
Zen Backgammon ships an update every 3 days, and Do Shesh weekly. Most recently, Zen Backgammon was updated on October 6, 2026 and Do Shesh on October 14, 2026.

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