Comparison

EmpireBackgammon vs Tavla Rivals

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

Head to head
About

EmpireBackgammon

Features
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Master the ancient game of backgammon like never before! Empire Backgammon brings the classic board game to your fingertips with stunning visuals, smart AI, and smooth gameplay. FEATURES: Play vs Computer — Challenge a powerful AI opponent with strategic depth Local Two Player — Pass and play with a friend on the same device Match Mode — Compete in best-of-5 matches with gammon & backgammon scoring Two Beautiful Themes — Classic wood board or sleek minimal design Immersive Sound Effects — Realistic dice rolls, piece movements & ambient sounds Undo Moves — Made a mistake? Take it back and try again Multi-Language Support — Play in English or Turkish Optimized for All Devices — iPhone and iPad support Whether you're a seasoned backgammon player or just learning the game, Empire Backgammon offers an elegant and enjoyable experience. Roll the dice, plan your strategy, and conquer the board! Download now and start playing!

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Tavla Rivals

Features
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Tavla Rivals is a modern backgammon game built for fast matches, clean controls, and a competitive profile system. Play against AI opponents, choose your difficulty level, roll fair random dice, make legal moves, and improve your ELO after every match. Earn BIT through daily rewards, optional rewarded ads, and in-app purchases, then use BIT to unlock visual themes and hints. Features: - Classic backgammon gameplay - AI difficulty levels - Fair random dice system - ELO, ranks, streaks, and match history - Achievements and profile badges - Unlockable board themes - Optional rewarded ads - Optional in-app BIT packs - Optional ad-free upgrade Tavla Rivals does not offer real-money gambling, cash prizes, betting, withdrawals, or real-world rewards. BIT is a virtual in-game currency used only inside the app.

Screenshots

EmpireBackgammon4 screens
Tavla Rivals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EmpireBackgammon at none against Tavla Rivals's 4. EmpireBackgammon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Tavla Rivals sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. EmpireBackgammon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EmpireBackgammon ships an update every 3 days, Tavla Rivals every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
EmpireBackgammon versus Tavla Rivals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmpireBackgammonTavla Rivals
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeremrehan dursunenes agu

In-app purchases

None

EmpireBackgammon

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tavla Rivals

One-time4
  • 100 BIT$0.99
  • 500 BIT$0.99
  • Ad-Free Pack$1.99
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  • 1200 BIT$2.99

Questions

Is EmpireBackgammon free?
EmpireBackgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tavla Rivals free?
Tavla Rivals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EmpireBackgammon or Tavla Rivals have ads?
Tavla Rivals shows ads; EmpireBackgammon does not.
Which is updated more often, EmpireBackgammon or Tavla Rivals?
EmpireBackgammon ships an update every 3 days, and Tavla Rivals every 4 days. Most recently, EmpireBackgammon was updated on October 12, 2026 and Tavla Rivals on October 24, 2026.

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