Comparison

Backgammon Mania vs Backgammon X

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

Head to head
About

Backgammon Mania

Engage in classic backgammon matches with a modern twist. Challenge players worldwide or play with friends, customize your game, and earn daily rewards. Offers smooth gameplay and fair matchmaking for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Real-time online matches
  • Daily rewards and missions
  • Customizable dice, checkers, and boards
  • Quick login options
  • Fair matchmaking
  • Leaderboards
Features
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Experience one of the world’s most popular board games on your mobile with Backgammon Mania. We bring the classic backgammon experience to life with modern design, smooth animations, and exciting online matches. Play with your friends or challenge thousands of players from all around the globe. Highlights: Real-time online backgammon matches Daily rewards and missions Customize your style with unique dice, checkers, and boards Quick login with Guest, Google, Facebook Smooth gameplay, fair matchmaking Leaderboards Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, Backgammon Mania offers fun, strategy, and competition for everyone. Download now, roll the dice, and show your skills. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Backgammon X

Features
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Title: Backgammon X Arena: Classic Game, Modern Style Calling all Backgammon masters! Are you ready to experience the world's oldest and most popular strategy board game in the most stylish and realistic atmosphere ever? Backgammon X Arena brings the classic board game excitement to your mobile device. Whether you are a grandmaster or a beginner, there is a place for everyone in the Arena! Roll the dice, plan your strategy, and defeat your opponents. KEY FEATURES: Realistic Gameplay: Feel like you are at a real board with high-quality wood textures, smooth 3D dice animations, and immersive sound effects. Online Arena (Multiplayer): Challenge real players from all around the world. Show off your skills and climb to the top of the Global Rankings. Play Offline (Single Player): No internet? No problem! Train yourself against our advanced AI and test your strategies anytime, anywhere. VS Play with Friends: Create your own match and compete against your friends. Show everyone who the real master of the dice is! Detailed Stats: Track your wins, losses, Mars counts, and win rates directly on your profile. Customization: Visit the market to unlock unique board designs and dice sets to reflect your style. Download Backgammon X Arena for free now, roll the dice, and become the champion of the Arena! Keywords: Backgammon, Board Game, Dice Game, Strategy, Online Multiplayer, Offline Game, Classic Game, Narde, Tavla, Tawla.

Screenshots

Backgammon Mania4 screens
Backgammon X4 screens

Verdict

The call

Backgammon Mania and Backgammon X are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Mania sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Backgammon X sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Mania ships an update weekly, Backgammon X every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Backgammon Mania versus Backgammon X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon ManiaBackgammon X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB194 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperManiatamer surucu

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Backgammon Mania

Subscriptions2
  • Prime Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Prime Monthly$9.491 Month
One-time13
  • Starter Pack2 variants$0.99
  • Emergency Pack$0.99
  • Small Pack$1.99
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  • Startup Package$1.99
  • Double the Grand Prize$3.99
  • Lucky Wheel Spin$4.99
  • Mid-High Pack$9.99
  • Opportunity Pack$9.99
  • Lucky Wheel Spin$19.99
  • Premium Pack2 variants$39.99
  • Prestige Pack$74.99
  • Mega Pack$79.99
  • Legend Pack$139.99
4 purchases

Backgammon X

One-time4
  • 1000 Gold Coins$0.99
  • 3000 Gold Coins$1.99
  • 5000 Gold Coins$2.99
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  • 10.000 Gold Coins$4.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Mania free?
Backgammon Mania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon X free?
Backgammon X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backgammon Mania or Backgammon X have ads?
Both Backgammon Mania and Backgammon X show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Mania or Backgammon X?
Backgammon Mania ships an update weekly, and Backgammon X every 2 weeks. Most recently, Backgammon Mania was updated on August 27, 2026 and Backgammon X on September 18, 2026.

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