Comparison

Nardy vs Backgammon Classic Offline

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

Head to head
About

Nardy

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Play classic backgammon on your iPhone and iPad — against a smart computer opponent, with a friend on one device, or online through Game Center. Nardy brings the timeless board game to your device with smooth gameplay, beautiful boards and polished 3D dice. Features: • Short and Long backgammon (nardy) • Online games via Game Center with a 60-second turn timer • Smart computer opponent — play offline anytime • Two-player mode on one device • Choose your side: light or dark checkers • Beautiful board themes, checker sets and 3D dice • Smooth dice and checker animations • Detailed statistics, including online games and every die you roll • 24 achievements and a Game Center leaderboard of your total wins • Progress saved in iCloud — restored after reinstalling and shared between your iPhone and iPad • Music, sound and vibration settings • 12 languages • Designed for iPhone and iPad Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, enjoy a relaxing and polished backgammon experience wherever you are. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Backgammon Classic Offline

Features
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Enjoy classic Backgammon with a clean board, intuitive controls and five levels of AI opponents. Roll the dice, move your checkers, build your points and race your opponent to bear off first. Whether you're learning Backgammon or looking for a tougher challenge, choose the difficulty that suits you and play at your own pace. CLASSIC BACKGAMMON GAMEPLAY Play the traditional Backgammon board game with clear visuals and easy-to-use controls. Every roll brings a new decision: protect your checkers, hit exposed blots, build primes and choose the right moment to race for home. 5 AI DIFFICULTY LEVELS Choose from five opponent levels designed for different skill levels. Start with an easier opponent while learning the game, then take on stronger AI as your strategy improves. PLAY YOUR WAY Customize your games with different winning scores and control styles. Move your checkers using: • Tap controls • Drag and drop • Hybrid controls Choose the style that feels most comfortable for you. DOUBLING CUBE Add another layer of strategy with the Doubling Cube. Decide when to raise the stakes, when to accept a double and when a position is no longer worth playing. OPTIONAL HINTS Need a little help? Use optional hints to identify possible moves and learn from different situations on the board. TRACK YOUR PERFORMANCE Follow your game statistics and see how your performance develops as you play. Backgammon combines strategy, probability and tactical decision-making in every match. A single dice roll can change the position, but making better decisions over time can make the difference. Roll the dice. Build your strategy. Master the board.

Screenshots

Nardy4 screens
Backgammon Classic Offline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Backgammon Classic Offline at every 2 days against Nardy's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nardy ships an update every 5 weeks, Backgammon Classic Offline every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Nardy versus Backgammon Classic Offline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNardyBackgammon Classic Offline
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuliia ChornaWCGF

In-app purchases

None

Nardy

No in-app purchases

None

Backgammon Classic Offline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nardy free?
Nardy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon Classic Offline free?
Backgammon Classic Offline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nardy or Backgammon Classic Offline have ads?
Both Nardy and Backgammon Classic Offline show ads.
Which is updated more often, Nardy or Backgammon Classic Offline?
Nardy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Backgammon Classic Offline every 2 days. Most recently, Nardy was updated on November 10, 2026 and Backgammon Classic Offline on November 10, 2026.

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