Comparison

Backgammon Board vs Nardy

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

Head to head
About

Backgammon Board

Features
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BACKGAMMON BOARD - CLASSIC DICE STRATEGY GAME Play one of the oldest board games in the world on your mobile device! Backgammon Board brings the timeless dice and strategy game to life with beautiful graphics and smart AI opponents that adapt to your skill level. KEY FEATURES • 3 AI difficulty levels - Easy, Medium, and Hard • Phone and tablet optimized layouts • Undo function to perfect your strategy • Clean, intuitive touch controls • Works offline - play anywhere, anytime • Smooth animations and responsive design • 33 languages supported HOW TO PLAY 1. Roll two dice and move checkers forward by the number shown 2. Land on your opponent's single checker (blot) to send it to the bar 3. Checkers on the bar must re-enter before any other move 4. Move all your checkers to your home board, then bear them off 5. First player to bear off all 15 checkers wins the game WHY CHOOSE THIS APP • Privacy-focused - minimal data collection • Regular updates and improvements • Faithful to classic rules Perfect for card game lovers and anyone looking for a relaxing yet challenging brain exercise. WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • Free to play - no sign-up, no account needed • Undo covering your last 200 moves • Hints when you get stuck • Built-in tutorial and clear rules • Statistics: games played, wins and best times • Light and dark themes • 33 languages Contact: sbecker.app@gmail.com

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Nardy

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Play classic backgammon on your iPhone and iPad — against a smart computer opponent, with a friend on one device, or online through Game Center. Nardy brings the timeless board game to your device with smooth gameplay, beautiful boards and polished 3D dice. Features: • Short and Long backgammon (nardy) • Online games via Game Center with a 60-second turn timer • Smart computer opponent — play offline anytime • Two-player mode on one device • Choose your side: light or dark checkers • Beautiful board themes, checker sets and 3D dice • Smooth dice and checker animations • Detailed statistics, including online games and every die you roll • 24 achievements and a Game Center leaderboard of your total wins • Progress saved in iCloud — restored after reinstalling and shared between your iPhone and iPad • Music, sound and vibration settings • 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. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Backgammon Board4 screens
Nardy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Backgammon Board at every 4 days against Nardy's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Board ships an update every 4 days, Nardy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Backgammon Board versus Nardy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon BoardNardy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien BeckerYuliia Chorna

In-app purchases

None

Backgammon Board

No in-app purchases

None

Nardy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backgammon Board free?
Backgammon Board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nardy free?
Nardy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backgammon Board or Nardy have ads?
Both Backgammon Board and Nardy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Board or Nardy?
Backgammon Board ships an update every 4 days, and Nardy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Backgammon Board was updated on November 9, 2026 and Nardy on November 10, 2026.

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