Comparison

Tavla Rivals vs Do Shesh

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

Do Shesh

Experience classic board games online with this app, offering Backgammon, Maghribiya, and Mahboosa. Play public matches or private games with friends in a relaxed, authentic atmosphere with built-in radio and clear gameplay.

Highlights
  • 3 classic games in one app
  • Online matches and private games
  • Open tables with friends
  • Built-in radio for atmosphere
  • Clear and intuitive gameplay
  • Daily tasks and rewards
  • Supports English, Arabic, and Turkish
Features
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Do Shesh brings three classic table games into one elegant experience: Backgammon, Maghribiya, and Mahboosa. Choose your favorite mode, play public or private matches, and enjoy open tables with your friends at your own pace. Each mode has its own strategy, from hitting and moving ahead, to crossing the board, securing your points, and trapping your opponent until the end. Features: • 3 table games in one app: Backgammon, Maghribiya, and Mahboosa. • Social game rooms: Join a room, chat with members, open room matches, and follow room results. • Group chat inside rooms: Communicate with room members and organize matches easily. • Table radio: Enjoy relaxing music channels while you play. • Public and private matches: Start a quick match or play privately with a friend. • No time limit on private tables: Play comfortably and continue matches at your own pace. • Arabic, English, and Turkish support: Choose your favorite language and enjoy a comfortable experience. • Profile and saved progress: Sign in to keep your progress, avatar, and stats safe. Do Shesh is more than a table game. It is a social backgammon experience for players who enjoy classic board-game atmosphere, calm competition, and community rooms. This game is for entertainment only. It does not include gambling, real-money betting, or real-money prizes.

Screenshots

Tavla Rivals4 screens
Do Shesh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Do Shesh at none against Tavla Rivals's 4. On price, update cadence, 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. Tavla Rivals sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Do Shesh asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tavla Rivals ships an update every 4 days, Do Shesh every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Tavla Rivals versus Do Shesh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTavla RivalsDo Shesh
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB60 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerenes aguKaram Alabdeh

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
None

Do Shesh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tavla Rivals free?
Tavla Rivals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Do Shesh free?
Do Shesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tavla Rivals or Do Shesh have ads?
Both Tavla Rivals and Do Shesh show ads.
Which is updated more often, Tavla Rivals or Do Shesh?
Tavla Rivals ships an update every 4 days, and Do Shesh every 6 days. Most recently, Tavla Rivals was updated on September 18, 2026 and Do Shesh on September 10, 2026.

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