Comparison

Backgammon vs Gammes

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

Head to head
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Backgammon

Features
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Master the ancient game of strategy. Tavla brings classic backgammon to your device — 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 — 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 — 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 — and works fully offline. LAN MULTIPLAYER — NO INTERNET NEEDED Challenge friends on the same WiFi network for classic two-player backgammon. No accounts, no sign-ups — 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 — 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 — play backgammon the way you like it. FAIR DICE — 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 — 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 — 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/

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Gammes

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Gammes, sevilen klasik oyunları modern ve sade bir deneyimde bir araya getirir. Satrançta stratejini geliştir, timing oyununda doğru anı yakala, damada hamlelerini planla, dominoda taşlarını eşleştir ve tavlada rakibini geride bırak. Özellikler: • Satranç, Timing, Dama, Domino ve Tavla • Aşama tabanlı ilerleme sistemi • Farklı zorluk seviyeleri • Skor ve rating takibi • Hızlı ve kolay oyun deneyimi • Sade, anlaşılır ve uyumlu arayüz • İnternet bağlantısı olmadan oynama imkânı Klasik oyunları seviyorsan Gammes tam sana göre. Oyunu seç, aşamaları tamamla ve becerilerini geliştir.

Screenshots

Backgammon4 screens
Gammes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gammes at none against Backgammon's 10. Backgammon's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, 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. Backgammon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Gammes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon ships an update every 10 days, Gammes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Backgammon versus Gammes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammonGammes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurkan KaynarTurqApp LTD.

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
None

Gammes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backgammon free?
Backgammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gammes free?
Gammes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backgammon or Gammes have ads?
Both Backgammon and Gammes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon or Gammes?
Backgammon ships an update every 10 days, and Gammes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Backgammon was updated on October 16, 2026 and Gammes on October 15, 2026.

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