Comparison

Fair Play Backgammon vs BackgammonRivals

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

Head to head
About

Fair Play Backgammon

Experience backgammon with a focus on fairness and a clean interface. This game ensures truly random dice rolls for a pure strategic challenge. Enjoy the classic game without distractions.

Highlights
  • Fair dice rolls
  • Clean interface
  • Online multiplayer
  • Pure backgammon experience
  • Strategic gameplay
Features
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Tired of suspicious rolls? So were we. We built a backgammon experience centered on integrity and style. By stripping away the clutter and ensuring every dice throw is truly random, we’ve returned the game to its purest form. It’s just you, the board, and the math. Privacy policy: https://inkscapestudios.com/backgammon/privacy

About

BackgammonRivals

Features
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Backgammon Rivals brings the timeless strategy game to iPhone with a modern interface, beautiful board themes and online multiplayer through Game Center. Play the way you like: * Online matches with Game Center * Challenge AI opponents with multiple difficulty levels * Local Pass & Play mode * Smooth checker movement and intuitive controls * Multiple premium board themes * Automatic game saving and resume * English and Polish language support Customize your experience: * Choose your favorite board theme * Personalize your player profile * Unlock premium themes * Remove ads permanently with a one-time purchase Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, Backgammon Rivals offers fast, enjoyable matches with a clean design and polished gameplay. Download today and challenge players from around the world.

Screenshots

Fair Play Backgammon4 screens
BackgammonRivals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BackgammonRivals at none against Fair Play Backgammon's 6. Fair Play Backgammon's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fair Play Backgammon sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. BackgammonRivals asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fair Play Backgammon ships an update weekly, BackgammonRivals every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fair Play Backgammon versus BackgammonRivals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFair Play BackgammonBackgammonRivals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADRIAN ALBUDAWID DOMINIK NOWAK

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Fair Play Backgammon

One-time6
  • 15 Gems Pack$0.99
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • 45 Gems$1.99
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  • 2300 Coins$1.99
  • 5000 Coins$2.99
  • 95 Gems$3.99
None

BackgammonRivals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fair Play Backgammon free?
Fair Play Backgammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BackgammonRivals free?
BackgammonRivals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fair Play Backgammon or BackgammonRivals have ads?
BackgammonRivals shows ads; Fair Play Backgammon does not.
Which is updated more often, Fair Play Backgammon or BackgammonRivals?
Fair Play Backgammon ships an update weekly, and BackgammonRivals every 4 days. Most recently, Fair Play Backgammon was updated on October 8, 2026 and BackgammonRivals on October 8, 2026.

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