Comparison

Backgammon vs Backgammon Heritage

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

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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/

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Backgammon Heritage

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Backgammon, the way it deserves to be played. Backgammon Heritage brings the world's oldest board game to your iPhone with the elegance of a hand-crafted wooden set: rich felt boards, brass details, real dice physics, and the satisfying sounds of checkers on wood. REAL MATCH PLAY - Matches to 1, 3, 5, 7 or 11 points - Full doubling cube with the Crawford rule - Gammon and backgammon scoring - Tournament "force larger die" rule (optional) A WORTHY OPPONENT - Three computer levels, from beginner-friendly to expert - Pass-and-play mode for two players on one device - Unlimited undo while you learn MADE FOR BEGINNERS TOO - Interactive 8-step tutorial - Tap the lightbulb for a suggested move any time - Optional auto-hint when you pause โ€” learn as you play SIX HAND-CRAFTED BOARDS Classic Walnut, Emerald Club, Royal Sapphire, Midnight Onyx, Casino Crimson and Night Table โ€” each designed to be easy on the eyes for long sessions. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Rating that rises and falls with your results - Levels, ranks and win streaks - Detailed statistics: gammons, backgammons, matches, points YOURS, COMPLETELY - Works fully offline โ€” perfect for flights and trains - No ads, no account, no data collection - Free Roll the dice. Feel the suspense. Play the classic.

Screenshots

Backgammon4 screens
Backgammon Heritage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgammon Heritage at none against Backgammon's 10. Backgammon Heritage also leads on ads (none vs shown). Backgammon's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support 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 Heritage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Backgammon versus Backgammon Heritage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammonBackgammon Heritage
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size102 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurkan KaynarCIPRIAN ALEXANDRU FRASINESCU

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

Backgammon Heritage

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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