Comparison

Backgammon vs NeonPulse

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

Head to head
About

Backgammon

Engage in the classic board game with players worldwide or practice against an AI. Track your progress with detailed statistics and climb global leaderboards. Enjoy real-time matches with friends or strangers, featuring a built-in game clock for fair play.

Highlights
  • Real-time online multiplayer
  • Play with friends
  • AI opponent with difficulty levels
  • Detailed statistics and charts
  • Global leaderboards
  • Offline play
Features
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Play backgammon online against real players, or practice offline against a challenging engine. Learn, improve your game, solve challenging puzzles, and climb the rating ladder. PLAY ONLINE Match with opponents worldwide in real-time rated games. Every win and loss moves your rating, so every move matters. A game clock keeps matches fast and fair, and the doubling cube is there when you want to double what the game is worth. PLAY YOUR FRIENDS Share a private game code, or challenge someone from your friends list and see who's online. Or hand the phone back and forth and play on one board, with no internet needed. Send friends an invite link, see suggestions of people you may know, and get notified when friends challenge you. PLAY THE COMPUTER Practice against the engine at the difficulty you choose, from a gentle warm-up to an opponent that punishes a loose blot. Works fully offline. SEE WHERE YOU WENT WRONG After any game, replay it move by move with the engine's verdict on each one. See your accuracy score, the best play drawn beside the one you made, and how much of the result was the dice rather than the decisions. SOLVE RATED PUZZLES Work through positions taken from real games. Every puzzle has a rating and so do you: solve harder ones and yours climbs. STUDY ANY POSITION Set up a board by hand, pick the dice, and let the engine show you the best play and what the cube is worth. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Follow your rating over time with charts and statistics: win rate, gammons and backgammons, day streak, and a running tally of every number the dice have given you. Compare yourself against friends, your country, and the global leaderboard. FEATURES - Real-time online multiplayer with ELO rating - Private game codes and direct friend challenges - Invite links, friend suggestions and challenge notifications - Pass and play on one device - Engine opponent with difficulty levels - Post-game analysis with accuracy and luck breakdown - Rated puzzles with your own puzzle rating - Analysis board for studying any position - Doubling cube - Friends, country, and global leaderboards - Dice statistics and day streaks - Roll physical dice and enter what you get - Game clock with time increments - Available in 30 languages - Play the computer with no internet connection

About

NeonPulse

Features
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Neon Alchemy is a visual and strategic puzzle game set in a futuristic universe of neon energy and modern alchemy. Your goal is simple to understand but challenging to master: drag pieces across the board, merge symbols, and evolve their forms until only one final piece remains. Each symbol has unique properties and reacts differently depending on the combination used. Some merges evolve pieces into higher forms, others completely transform the board, and some can even help you reverse situations to discover new solutions. As you progress, you will encounter deeper mechanics, unexpected combinations, and levels designed to test both your logic and creativity. Neon Alchemy was designed to deliver an immersive and satisfying experience that feels both relaxing and intellectually engaging. Every move matters. A small change can completely alter the outcome of a puzzle. The game combines strategy, observation, and experimentation within a premium visual style inspired by neon lights, futuristic energy, and modern alchemy. Dynamic visual effects, fluid animations, and atmospheric visuals turn every level into a unique experience. Main Features: • Original symbol fusion and evolution system • Puzzles designed for experimentation and strategic thinking • Simple mechanics with deep gameplay possibilities • Elegant neon-inspired futuristic visual style • Fluid animations and dynamic visual effects • Progressively more challenging levels • Relaxing yet rewarding gameplay experience • Perfect for casual players and puzzle lovers • Fast and satisfying touch controls • Designed for both short and long play sessions Throughout the game, you will discover different symbol types and special evolutions. Some advanced combinations can dramatically change the state of the board and force you to completely rethink your strategy. Neon Alchemy aims to be more than a traditional puzzle game. Its goal is to create a hypnotic and modern visual experience where every interaction feels smooth, energetic, and rewarding. The combination of logic, visual identity, and immersive effects creates a unique atmosphere for players who enjoy discovering patterns, solving challenges, and experimenting with creative strategies. If you enjoy puzzle games with original mechanics, elegant visuals, and a futuristic atmosphere, Neon Alchemy invites you into its universe of symbols, energy, and evolution. Drag. Fuse. Evolve.

Screenshots

Backgammon4 screens
NeonPulse3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NeonPulse at none against Backgammon's shown. Backgammon's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.4). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Backgammon versus NeonPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammonNeonPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB24 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHayder Dheyaa Yahya YahyaROBERTO BLANCO GOMEZ

In-app purchases

None

Backgammon

No in-app purchases

None

NeonPulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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