Nearby Backgammon vs Tavli
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nearby Backgammon
Challenge friends and local players to a classic game of backgammon using only Bluetooth. Enjoy strategic gameplay without needing an internet connection, perfect for playing anywhere.
- Play via Bluetooth
- No internet required
- Classic backgammon rules
- Pass & Play mode
- Fast matchmaking
- Play anywhere
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Nearby Backgammon lets you challenge friends and players around you to a classic game of backgammon over Bluetooth — no internet required. Simply open the app, discover nearby players, and start a match in seconds. Roll the dice, move your checkers, and enjoy the timeless strategy of backgammon face-to-face with anyone around you. Features: • Play backgammon with nearby players via Bluetooth • No internet connection required • Classic backgammon rules with a beautiful board • Pass & Play mode for two players on one device • Fast and easy matchmaking • Works anywhere — cafes, parks, travel
Tavli
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Some things never get old. Tavli brings the warmth of a backgammon table to your iPhone or iPad, with five ways to play. PRACTICE AT YOUR PACE Choose from three computer opponents, from a casual game to a thoughtful challenge. Play anywhere, even with no internet. SHARE A TABLE Two players, one device. Pass the board between turns and enjoy a game together. PLAY CLOSE TO HOME Find a friend on the same Wi-Fi network, or connect nearby through Bluetooth. No internet is needed. A matching code confirms your connection. MEET ACROSS THE DISTANCE Create a private table and share its code, or find an opponent online. Your game saves after each move so you can reconnect. STAY IN THE GAME Optional notifications let you know when an opponent is ready or your online table needs a move while you are away. Manage them in Settings. THE GAME YOU KNOW Full backgammon rules, legal-move guidance, doubling cube, gammon and backgammon scoring, and matches to 1, 3, 5 or 7 points. New to the game? A clear guide gets you started. MADE FOR YOUR TABLE A tactile board that adapts to portrait and landscape. Tap a checker to play, tap the dice to reverse their order, or drag a checker yourself. Animated dice, gentle haptics, and local save and resume. Free to play, with occasional ads after completed matches. No coins, gambling or in-app purchases. Nearby games and active turns stay uninterrupted. Take your time. It’s your turn.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Nearby Backgammon at none against Tavli's shown. Nearby Backgammon also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Nearby Backgammon ships an update fortnightly, Tavli weekly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Nearby Backgammon | Tavli |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Onder Ilke Sever | Baris Ceviz |
In-app purchases
Nearby Backgammon
No in-app purchases
Tavli
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Nearby Backgammon free?
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