Comparison

Online Backgammon vs Nardy

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

Head to head
About

Online Backgammon

Experience a classic board game with modern gameplay, smooth animations, and competitive modes. Play solo against AI, challenge players worldwide in real-time matches, and climb the ranked ladder through seasons and tournaments.

Highlights
  • Single player AI matches
  • Real-time online multiplayer
  • Ranked ladder with divisions and tiers
  • Seasonal rewards and XP
  • Daily and weekly tournaments
  • In-match pause and resume
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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BACKGAMMON, BUILT FOR PLAYING TOGETHER Meet real players for fast, competitive backgammon matches online. Read the board, trust the dice, and race to bear off every checker before your opponent. The match is more than the moves. Send recorded voice messages or use text chat without leaving the board. Play with someone new, challenge a friend, and keep the conversation going one turn at a time. PLAY YOUR WAY Choose the kind of match that fits your game: - Match with real players online - Add friends, accept friend requests, and send direct challenges - Invite someone to play through a match link - Select a point match and pursue gammon or backgammon scoring - Practice against an Advanced AI with adjustable difficulty; offline play is available Want to learn from a finished game? Replay your own matches and revisit the decisions that shaped the result. You can also watch a friend's match or spectate a direct game when available. No opponent online, or want to play without a connection? Practice offline against the Advanced AI at your own pace. CLIMB THE DAILY PUZZLE MAP A fresh position lands every day, and the puzzles sit on a level map you climb one set at a time. Clear a set to open the next stage, and see where your solving stands on the puzzle leaderboard. PLAY, TALK, AND STAY IN CONTROL Backgammon has always been social. Recorded voice messages bring personality to the board while text chat keeps every exchange quick and convenient. You decide how you interact. Mute voice messages, block a player, or report a player from the available in-game controls. CLIMB THE RANKED LADDER Every ranked match is a chance to progress. Move through a seven-tier ladder with divisions, build your rating, and earn the badge that reflects your current rank. Follow the global leaderboard, compare your progress with other players, and keep pushing toward the next division. Unlock achievements along the way as your match history grows. MAKE THE BOARD YOURS Choose a board theme that suits your style, from deep classic wood to the softer pastel boards, and complete your player profile with an avatar. The board now carries real depth: a raised centre bar, checkers that drop a soft shadow onto the points, and a tray that holds every checker you bear off with the count on top. Smooth checker movement and animated dice keep each turn clear and lively, whether you are racing, holding, or setting up the next hit. ENERGY FOR YOUR NEXT MATCH Matches run on energy. Add an energy pack from the shop when you want more, take your daily top-up, or watch a rewarded video, which is open to every player, Premium included. Backgammon is easy to begin and endlessly rewarding to study. Timing, probability, position, and nerve all meet on the same board. Players may know the game as backgammon, tavla, or nard; the goal remains the same: bring every checker home first. With support for 23 languages, it is easy to find your way around the board and connect through the game. Start a match, share a voice message, and see how far you can climb. Premium subscription Go Premium to play ad free, unlock every board theme, and claim 1000 bonus energy daily. Available weekly, monthly, or yearly; the subscription renews automatically until cancelled. Prices are shown in the app. Terms of Use: https://backgammon.mitcore.com/en/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://backgammon.mitcore.com/en/privacy.html

About

Nardy

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Play classic Backgammon offline against smart AI or with a friend on one device. Nardy: Backgammon Game brings the timeless board game experience to your iPhone and iPad with smooth gameplay, beautiful boards and intelligent opponents. Features: • Play offline anytime • Smart AI opponent • Two-player mode on one device • Short and Long Backgammon modes • Beautiful board themes, checker sets and 3D dice • Smooth dice and checker animations • Detailed statistics • 24 achievements and Game Center leaderboard • 12 languages • Designed for iPhone and iPad Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, enjoy a relaxing and polished backgammon experience wherever you are.

Screenshots

Online Backgammon4 screens
Nardy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Online Backgammon at every 3 weeks against Nardy's every 4 months. Online Backgammon also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Online Backgammon ships an update every 3 weeks, Nardy every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Online Backgammon versus Nardy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnline BackgammonNardy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB124 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMustafa OzgurYuliia Chorna

In-app purchases

None

Online Backgammon

No in-app purchases

None

Nardy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Online Backgammon free?
Online Backgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nardy free?
Nardy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Online Backgammon or Nardy have ads?
Both Online Backgammon and Nardy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Online Backgammon or Nardy?
Online Backgammon ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nardy every 4 months. Most recently, Online Backgammon was updated on October 5, 2026 and Nardy on October 1, 2026.

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