Comparison

Causality Puzzle vs Backgammon

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

Head to head
About

Causality Puzzle

Features
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Causality is a minimalist logic puzzle game where every action has a reaction. Every level is a system. Every move matters. Your task is simple: change the grid to match the target — but how you do it is where the challenge begins. How it works Place causes on a grid — triggers, delays, and swaps — and watch how their effects interact over time. Triggers activate instantly Delays fire after a set number of turns Swaps exchange states between cells Once placed, effects unfold step by step, creating chains of cause and consequence. Your goal is to plan ahead and reach the target configuration within a limited number of turns. Simple to learn, challenging to master Causality starts with approachable puzzles that introduce each mechanic clearly. As you progress, levels become more complex and layered, encouraging experimentation, foresight, and creative problem-solving. There’s no guessing — every puzzle is logical, deterministic, and solvable. The real challenge is finding the most elegant solution. Features - Triggers — Instantly change neighboring cells - Delays — Create timed effects that activate later - Swaps — Exchange colors between opposite cells - Step-by-step mode — Execute one turn at a time and observe outcomes - Daily Challenges — A new handcrafted puzzle every day - Hints — Get a subtle nudge when you’re stuck - Minimalist design — Clean visuals focused on clarity - No time pressure — Think at your own pace, no timers or stress Designed for thinking Causality is built for players who enjoy logic, structure, and experimentation. There are no lives, no countdowns, and no distractions — just thoughtful puzzles that reward planning and insight. Whether you play for a few minutes or dive into long problem-solving sessions, every level is an opportunity to understand a system and master it. Train your mind. Master cause and effect. Solve the grid.

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Backgammon

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Backgammon and long nardy with dice you can actually check. DICE YOU CAN CHECK Before each game the app seals the whole sequence of rolls and shows its fingerprint. You can add your own phrase, so the app cannot choose a convenient sequence in advance. After the game you get the key and can recompute every roll — in the app, on our website, or with any standard HMAC tool. The computer's level never touches the dice, and neither does any purchase. A STRONG COMPUTER THAT EXPLAINS • Five levels, from beginner to master, calibrated by error rate • Hints: the best move shown right on the board • Coach: after a mistake, learn in plain words why another move was better • Game review: error rate, luck of both sides, your costliest moves • Replay any position with the same dice TWO GAMES IN ONE • Backgammon with the doubling cube, matches up to 11 points, Crawford and Jacoby rules • Long nardy under standard tournament rules: the head rule, no six-point wall, mars • Play against the computer or with a friend on the same phone LEARN AND IMPROVE • Interactive rules lessons on a live board • Your statistics by game and level, with your error rate over time • Dice statistics against fair odds: doubles, entries from the bar, hits YOUR WAY • Real dice mode: roll your own dice and enter the results • 30 boards, from walnut and marble to regional styles • Simple mode with big buttons, light and dark appearance, color-blind friendly highlights • English, Russian, Turkish and German • Works offline, no account needed; progress can be kept in your own iCloud FREE AND PRO Everything to play is free: both games, all levels, matches, verification, review, statistics and 6 boards. You get 3 hints a day against the computer, plus 3 more for an optional video, and a short ad after every second game — never during a game. Pro is a one-time purchase: no ads and unlimited hints, forever. More boards are available separately. Questions: support@kohone.net

Screenshots

Causality Puzzle4 screens
Backgammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Causality Puzzle at none against Backgammon's 10. Causality Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Backgammon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Causality Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Causality Puzzle versus Backgammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCausality PuzzleBackgammon
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGurgen ArustamyanMaksym Beskrovnyi

In-app purchases

None

Causality Puzzle

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Backgammon

One-time10
  • Forest board$0.99
  • Winter board$0.99
  • Cosmos board$0.99
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  • Neon board$0.99
  • Paper board$0.99
  • Ceramic board$0.99
  • Bamboo board$0.99
  • Steampunk board$0.99
  • Malachite board$0.99
  • Kids board$0.99

Questions

Is Causality Puzzle free?
Causality Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon free?
Backgammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Causality Puzzle or Backgammon have ads?
Both Causality Puzzle and Backgammon show ads.

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