# Allgammon vs Tavli Master

The clearest difference is rating: Tavli Master at 5.0 against Allgammon's 4.5. Allgammon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tavli Master sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Allgammon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tavli Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Allgammon has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Allgammon ships an update every 2 days, Tavli Master every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Allgammon | Tavli Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allgammon/id6758354151/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tavli-master-backgammon/id6803256561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YARDEN DVIR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872498484) | [John Tsinonis](https://appshunter.io/developer/407995533) |

## What reviewers say

### Allgammon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allgammon/id6758354151)

Experience classic backgammon with a modern interface. Play against AI, friends, or players worldwide with real-time multiplayer, smart AI, and learning tools. Analyze your games and solve daily puzzles to improve your strategy.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer, Single-player AI opponents, Tutor Mode for learning, Match analysis, Daily puzzle challenges, ELO-based ranking system, Customizable matches

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tavli Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tavli-master-backgammon/id6803256561)

Experience three beloved Greek backgammon variants—Portes, Plakoto, and Fevga—in a single, polished app. Play against AI, friends locally, or online opponents, and track your progress with detailed statistics. Customize your game experience with various settings and enjoy authentic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Three Tavli variants: Portes, Plakoto, Fevga, Play against AI with adjustable difficulty, Local and online multiplayer modes, Interactive 'How to Play' guide, Progress tracking and leaderboards, Customizable game settings and visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support the Developer | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Allgammon free?

Allgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tavli Master free?

Tavli Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Allgammon or Tavli Master?

Tavli Master is rated higher. Allgammon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Tavli Master averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Allgammon or Tavli Master have ads?

Tavli Master shows ads; Allgammon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Allgammon or Tavli Master?

Allgammon ships an update every 2 days, and Tavli Master every 4 days. Most recently, Allgammon was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tavli Master on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*