Comparison

No Ads Backgammon vs AYOMancala

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

Head to head
About

No Ads Backgammon

Features
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Real Backgammon is exactly what the name says — the real thing. No energy bars. No coin bundles. No "watch an ad to roll again." Just you, the board, and the dice. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Most backgammon apps are casinos in disguise. Fake currencies, daily spin wheels, forced timers, pay-to-win mechanics. We built Real Backgammon as a direct response to all of that. Here, you play backgammon. That's it. THE AI OPPONENT Our AI isn't a random number generator with a difficulty slider. It's a neural network trained on thousands of games — playing real strategy. Blocking. Hitting. Running. Bearing off at exactly the right moment. It makes mistakes sometimes. Just like a real opponent. It also makes brilliant moves. Just like a real opponent. Three difficulty levels: Easy, Hard, and Master. Master will humble you. LOCAL 2-PLAYER MODE Pass the phone. Take turns. The board rotates automatically so each player always sees their own side. Play best-of-3, best-of-5, best-of-7 — you set the rules. The loser buys coffee. That's not a feature. That's just what happens. THE BOARD We obsessed over the board. Real wood grain texture. Gold borders. Smooth checker animations with haptic feedback on every hit and move. It sounds small. It feels huge when you're playing. PREMIUM — ONE TAP, FOREVER The free version shows brief interstitial ads between games. One premium purchase removes them permanently. No subscription. No expiry. No strings attached. If you play this game more than twice a week, it's worth it. WHAT YOU WON'T FIND HERE No coins or tokens No energy or lives system No daily spin wheels No pay-to-win anything No fake online matchmaking bots No subscription traps WHAT YOU WILL FIND Classic backgammon rules, always Neural network AI — three difficulty levels Local 2-player on one device Multi-round series mode (best of 1 / 3 / 5 / 7) Haptic feedback on every move Turkish and English interface Honest, one-time premium option Real Backgammon. No nonsense. Download it free. Play it. If it earns a place on your phone, go premium

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AYOMancala

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AYO Mancala brings one of Africa’s great traditional strategy games to your screen. Easy to learn, challenging to master. Plan every move, capture your opponent’s seeds and develop your strategy as you face increasingly demanding challenges. PLAY YOUR WAY • Challenge the AI at different difficulty levels • Play locally with another player • Practice and improve your strategy • Take on the Puzzle of the Day • Compete in weekly challenges PROGRESS AND EARN REWARDS • Gain experience and level up • Complete daily missions • Unlock achievements • Build winning streaks • Earn coins and expand your collection • Discover new boards and customization options MASTER AYO From your first moves to your toughest matches, AYO Mancala rewards planning, observation and tactical thinking. Learn the board, anticipate your opponent and find the move that changes everything. Inspired by the traditional Ayo game played across West Africa, AYO Mancala combines cultural heritage with a modern mobile game experience. Think ahead. Capture wisely. Master the board.

Screenshots

No Ads Backgammon4 screens
AYOMancala4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: No Ads Backgammon at none against AYOMancala's shown. AYOMancala's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. No Ads Backgammon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AYOMancala sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

No Ads Backgammon ships an update every 2 weeks, AYOMancala every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
No Ads Backgammon versus AYOMancala: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNo Ads BackgammonAYOMancala
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB372 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMustafa OkcuAdolfo Aguilera Luna

In-app purchases

1 purchases

No Ads Backgammon

One-time1
  • Premium Pack$2.99
10 purchases

AYOMancala

One-time10
  • Small Coin Bowl$0.99
  • Founder's Gate$0.99
  • Medium Coin Pouch$2.99
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  • Large Coin Jar$4.99
  • Warrior Bundle$6.99
  • Gold Board$9.99
  • Shadow Bundle$9.99
  • Royal Coin Chest$9.99
  • Season Pass 1$9.99
  • Gold Bundle$14.99

Questions

Is No Ads Backgammon free?
No Ads Backgammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AYOMancala free?
AYOMancala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do No Ads Backgammon or AYOMancala have ads?
AYOMancala shows ads; No Ads Backgammon does not.
Which is updated more often, No Ads Backgammon or AYOMancala?
No Ads Backgammon ships an update every 2 weeks, and AYOMancala every 2 days. Most recently, No Ads Backgammon was updated on October 13, 2026 and AYOMancala on October 11, 2026.

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