Comparison

Backgammon zone vs Gammonix

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

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Backgammon zone

Features
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Play the timeless game of backgammon โ€” anywhere, anytime. Backgammon Zone brings the classic board game to your iPhone and iPad with a clean, elegant interface and a smart AI opponent that grows with you. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, settle in for a quick game or a full match โ€” completely offline, with no ads interrupting your flow. What's inside: - Three AI difficulty levels: Normal, Strong, Expert - Adjustable game speed: fast, normal, or slow paced - Full official rules: bearing off, hitting, re-entry from the bar - Doubling cube with Crawford rule for tournament-style matches - Match play from 3 to 11 points - Undo your last move - Auto-save: pick up exactly where you left off - 11 languages: English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (BR), Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Turkish, Arabic - 100% offline: no account, no tracking, no internet required - No ads, no in-app purchases Whether you are a seasoned player sharpening your strategy or a beginner learning the ropes, Backgammon Zone gives you a relaxing, focused way to enjoy one of the oldest games in the world. Roll the dice. Move smart. Win the match.

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Gammonix

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Tired of backgammon apps that push coins, timers and endless online matchmaking? Gammonix is a clean, modern backgammon board you play offline against a smart AI or a friend on the same phone. No accounts, no coins, no pressure - just dice and strategy. It is the classic tables game, redesigned to open in a second, look beautiful and respect your time, whether you have five minutes or a full evening. Every other free backgammon game wants you online, watching ads between coin timers and waiting on strangers to move. You just want to roll the dice, plan your play and get better at the game. Gammonix strips it back to the pure tabletop experience: open it and play backgammon offline against the computer in seconds, or pass the phone to a friend for a face-to-face match. It loads instantly, remembers your game exactly where you left it, and never asks you to sign in or wait your turn behind a stranger. PLAY YOUR WAY - Beat a smart heuristic AI on three levels, from Beginner to Expert, that adapts to how you play. - Pass and play local 2-player backgammon on one device, handing the phone back and forth face to face. - Choose a quick single game or full match play to 1, 3, 5 or 7 points. REAL BACKGAMMON RULES - Raise the stakes with the doubling cube for genuine match tension. - Win double with gammons and triple with backgammons, exactly like over-the-board play. - Read the race at a glance with a built-in pip counter, so you always know who is ahead. MATCH PLAY AND THE DOUBLING CUBE - Learn the doubling cube the natural way, by feeling when to double, when to take and when to drop. - Play proper matches with the Crawford rule, so the cube decisions matter right down to the last point. - Track the match score point by point and turn a single game into a real test of nerve and strategy. LEARN AS YOU PLAY - COACH MODE - Turn on Coach and the board highlights the strongest move, so you improve every single game. - Get an accuracy rating after each match that shows how close your moves were to the best line. - Pick up real backgammon strategy - priming, hitting, running and bearing off - without reading a manual. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Watch your win rate, current streak and gammons climb across real stats and insights. - Spot your habits on a GitHub-style consistency heatmap of the days you played. - Unlock around 40 tiered trophies as you master the board. MADE TO FEEL GREAT - Switch between crisp light and dark themes to match your mood or the room. - Feel every roll and move with tactile haptics. - Use a clean, distraction-free interface in 6 languages. PERFECT FOR - Complete beginners learning the backgammon rules step by step, casual players who want a relaxing offline board game, and seasoned masters sharpening doubling-cube decisions on the commute, at the cafe or before bed - no internet required. PRIVATE AND FULLY OFFLINE - No account, no sign-up and no coins, ever. - Play backgammon with no internet connection, anywhere you go. - Your stats and progress stay on your device. Download Gammonix and enjoy backgammon the way it should be: a beautiful board, smart dice strategy and a coach in your pocket. Roll the dice, offer the cube, hit the blot and bear off at your own pace, no internet required. Your move.

Screenshots

Backgammon zone1 screens
Gammonix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gammonix at 13.0 against Backgammon zone's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Backgammon zone versus Gammonix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon zoneGammonix
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaurizio MarianiFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

None

Backgammon zone

No in-app purchases

None

Gammonix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backgammon zone free?
Backgammon zone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gammonix free?
Gammonix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backgammon zone or Gammonix have ads?
Both Backgammon zone and Gammonix show ads.

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