Comparison

EmpireBackgammon vs Gammonix

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

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About

EmpireBackgammon

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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 โ€” Challenge a powerful AI opponent with strategic depth Local Two Player โ€” Pass and play with a friend on the same device Match Mode โ€” Compete in best-of-5 matches with gammon & backgammon scoring Two Beautiful Themes โ€” Classic wood board or sleek minimal design Immersive Sound Effects โ€” Realistic dice rolls, piece movements & ambient sounds Undo Moves โ€” Made a mistake? Take it back and try again Multi-Language Support โ€” Play in English or Turkish Optimized for All Devices โ€” 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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Gammonix

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Tired of backgammon apps that push coins, timers and endless online matchmaking? Gammonix is a clean, modern backgammon board you play offline against a smart AI or a friend on the same phone. No accounts, no coins, no pressure - just dice and strategy. It is the classic tables game, redesigned to open in a second, look beautiful and respect your time, whether you have five minutes or a full evening. Every other free backgammon game wants you online, watching ads between coin timers and waiting on strangers to move. You just want to roll the dice, plan your play and get better at the game. Gammonix strips it back to the pure tabletop experience: open it and play backgammon offline against the computer in seconds, or pass the phone to a friend for a face-to-face match. It loads instantly, remembers your game exactly where you left it, and never asks you to sign in or wait your turn behind a stranger. PLAY YOUR WAY - Beat a smart heuristic AI on three levels, from Beginner to Expert, that adapts to how you play. - Pass and play local 2-player backgammon on one device, handing the phone back and forth face to face. - Choose a quick single game or full match play to 1, 3, 5 or 7 points. REAL BACKGAMMON RULES - Raise the stakes with the doubling cube for genuine match tension. - Win double with gammons and triple with backgammons, exactly like over-the-board play. - Read the race at a glance with a built-in pip counter, so you always know who is ahead. MATCH PLAY AND THE DOUBLING CUBE - Learn the doubling cube the natural way, by feeling when to double, when to take and when to drop. - Play proper matches with the Crawford rule, so the cube decisions matter right down to the last point. - Track the match score point by point and turn a single game into a real test of nerve and strategy. LEARN AS YOU PLAY - COACH MODE - Turn on Coach and the board highlights the strongest move, so you improve every single game. - Get an accuracy rating after each match that shows how close your moves were to the best line. - Pick up real backgammon strategy - priming, hitting, running and bearing off - without reading a manual. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Watch your win rate, current streak and gammons climb across real stats and insights. - Spot your habits on a GitHub-style consistency heatmap of the days you played. - Unlock around 40 tiered trophies as you master the board. MADE TO FEEL GREAT - Switch between crisp light and dark themes to match your mood or the room. - Feel every roll and move with tactile haptics. - Use a clean, distraction-free interface in 6 languages. PERFECT FOR - Complete beginners learning the backgammon rules step by step, casual players who want a relaxing offline board game, and seasoned masters sharpening doubling-cube decisions on the commute, at the cafe or before bed - no internet required. PRIVATE AND FULLY OFFLINE - No account, no sign-up and no coins, ever. - Play backgammon with no internet connection, anywhere you go. - Your stats and progress stay on your device. Download Gammonix and enjoy backgammon the way it should be: a beautiful board, smart dice strategy and a coach in your pocket. Roll the dice, offer the cube, hit the blot and bear off at your own pace, no internet required. Your move.

Screenshots

EmpireBackgammon4 screens
Gammonix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EmpireBackgammon at none against Gammonix's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
EmpireBackgammon versus Gammonix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmpireBackgammonGammonix
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size27 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeremrehan dursunFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

None

EmpireBackgammon

No in-app purchases

None

Gammonix

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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