Comparison

Backgammon Clash vs Backgammon

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

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Backgammon Clash

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Backgammon Master โ€“ the ultimate version of the worldโ€™s oldest board game! Roll the dice, move your checkers with strategy, and bear them off before your opponent. Challenge smart AI or play with friends in a stylish, modern take on this timeless classic. Sharpen your skills, test your luck, and become the true Backgammon Master!

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Backgammon

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Master the ancient game of strategy. Tavla brings classic backgammon to your device โ€” with ranked ONLINE multiplayer against players worldwide, a lantern-lit Kahvehane full of rival regulars, and smart AI that works with no internet at all. MEET TAHIR AND YUSUF BEY AT THE KAHVEHANE Step into a Turkish coffeehouse straight off Istanbul's back streets. Tahir and Yusuf Bey are the house regulars โ€” two rivals with their own voice, their own table talk, and firm opinions about how tavla should be played. Choose who's sitting across the board from you, pick your side, and see if you can send them home quiet. PLAY ONLINE โ€” PLAYERS WORLDWIDE Jump into ranked online matches against players anywhere in the world. Play it out, watch your rating climb, and rise through the global ranks. If no one is free, you play one of our clearly labeled AI bots, each with its own rating, earned against players. Bot games count for your rating. SMART AI OPPONENTS Face off against AI that adapts to your skill level. Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or a seasoned player seeking a real challenge, every game meets you where you are โ€” and works fully offline. LAN MULTIPLAYER โ€” NO INTERNET NEEDED Challenge friends on the same WiFi network for classic two-player backgammon. No accounts, no sign-ups โ€” just connect and play. Perfect for game nights, travel, or any head-to-head match. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Detailed statistics show your win rate, match history, total games, and performance trends. See exactly how your strategy is improving over time. CLIMB THE RANKS Earn your way through Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Champion ranks โ€” online and off. Every win counts, every loss teaches, and consistent play is rewarded. CUSTOMIZE YOUR BOARD Choose your piece color, select from multiple board themes, and make the game yours. Classic wood, dark mode, and more โ€” play backgammon the way you like it. FAIR DICE โ€” EVERY ROLL True random dice rolls powered by proven algorithms. No rigged outcomes, no pay-to-win mechanics. Every game is decided by strategy and skill. 100% FREE โ€” NO PAY TO WIN Full backgammon experience with no paywalls, no premium dice, no locked features. Everything is available from day one. Whether you call it backgammon, tavla, narde, tric-trac, or tavli โ€” this is the classic board game you've been looking for. Download now and roll the dice! Privacy Policy: https://appgea.com/tavla/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Backgammon Clash4 screens
Backgammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgammon Clash at none against Backgammon's 10. Backgammon Clash also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Backgammon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Backgammon Clash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Backgammon Clash versus Backgammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon ClashBackgammon
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 8 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size110 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEDEV GROUP LIMITEDFurkan Kaynar

In-app purchases

None

Backgammon Clash

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Backgammon

One-time10
  • Cancer Zodiac Emblem$1.99
  • Leo Zodiac Emblem$1.99
  • Libra Zodiac Emblem$1.99
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  • Virgo Zodiac Emblem$1.99
  • Capricorn Zodiac Emblem$1.99
  • Scorpio Zodiac Emblem$1.99
  • Aquarius Zodiac Emblem$1.99
  • Pisces Zodiac Emblem$1.99
  • Sagittarius Zodiac Emblem$1.99
  • Zodiac Set$9.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Clash free?
Backgammon Clash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon free?
Backgammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backgammon Clash or Backgammon have ads?
Backgammon shows ads; Backgammon Clash does not.

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