Comparison

Backgammon Zone 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

Backgammon Zone

Play backgammon against friends, AI, or other players worldwide. Enjoy a faithful adaptation of the classic board game with customizable boards and full rule support. Offers offline play and quick matchmaking.

Highlights
  • Quick online matchmaking
  • Play against AI with multiple difficulty levels
  • Invite friends to play via link or code
  • Full official backgammon rules support
  • Offline play with auto-save
  • Customizable board themes
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Backgammon Zone is a fast, faithful backgammon game. Play a strong computer opponent anywhere, even with no connection at all, or send a friend a link and play live. PLAY AGAINST THE COMPUTER • Three levels: Normal, Strong and Expert — Expert looks a full roll further ahead • Works completely offline • Auto-save: close the app and pick up exactly where you left off • Best move: ask the engine for its play when a position is hard • Undo your last move PLAY WITH A FRIEND • Tap "Play with a friend" and share the invite link or the six-character room code • Your friend can join from the app or from any web browser • Rejoin a match in progress if the connection drops REAL RULES, REAL MATCHES • Full official rules: hitting, the bar, bearing off, gammons and backgammons • Doubling cube with the Crawford rule • Matches to 3, 5, 7, 9 or 11 points MADE TO PLAY WITH • Dice, checkers and hits you can hear and feel • Six boards: classic, walnut, midnight, denim, green felt and a high-contrast one • Your record kept on your device: games, matches and your best winning run 14 LANGUAGES English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Turkish, Arabic, Greek, Hebrew and Russian. FREE AND AD-SUPPORTED Backgammon Zone is free to download and play. It shows a short ad when you move on to the next game or start a new match — never in the middle of a turn — and you can watch an optional ad for extra hints or undos. A one-time "Remove ads" purchase turns every ad off for good, and you can review your ad privacy choices at any time from the settings menu. Roll the dice. Move smart. Win the match. Questions or ideas? Visit backgammonzone.net/contact

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

Backgammon Zone4 screens
Do Shesh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Do Shesh at 5.0 against Backgammon Zone's 2.0. Backgammon Zone's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Do Shesh holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Zone ships an update every 2 days, Do Shesh weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Backgammon Zone versus Do Shesh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon ZoneDo Shesh
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMaurizio MarianiKaram Alabdeh

Customer experience

Backgammon Zone

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Do Shesh

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Backgammon Zone

No in-app purchases

None

Do Shesh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backgammon Zone free?
Backgammon Zone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Do Shesh free?
Do Shesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Backgammon Zone or Do Shesh?
Do Shesh is rated higher. Backgammon Zone averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Do Shesh averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Backgammon Zone or Do Shesh have ads?
Both Backgammon Zone and Do Shesh show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Zone or Do Shesh?
Backgammon Zone ships an update every 2 days, and Do Shesh weekly. Most recently, Backgammon Zone was updated on October 15, 2026 and Do Shesh on October 14, 2026.

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