Comparison

Backgammon zone vs BackgammonRivals

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

Head to head
About

Backgammon zone

Features
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Play the timeless game of backgammon — 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 — 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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BackgammonRivals

Features
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Backgammon Rivals brings the timeless strategy game to iPhone with a modern interface, beautiful board themes and online multiplayer through Game Center. Play the way you like: * Online matches with Game Center * Challenge AI opponents with multiple difficulty levels * Local Pass & Play mode * Smooth checker movement and intuitive controls * Multiple premium board themes * Automatic game saving and resume * English and Polish language support Customize your experience: * Choose your favorite board theme * Personalize your player profile * Unlock premium themes * Remove ads permanently with a one-time purchase Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, Backgammon Rivals offers fast, enjoyable matches with a clean design and polished gameplay. Download today and challenge players from around the world.

Screenshots

Backgammon zone1 screens
BackgammonRivals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Backgammon zone at every 2 days against BackgammonRivals's every 4 days. Backgammon zone also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon zone ships an update every 2 days, BackgammonRivals every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Backgammon zone versus BackgammonRivals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon zoneBackgammonRivals
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaurizio MarianiDAWID DOMINIK NOWAK

In-app purchases

None

Backgammon zone

No in-app purchases

None

BackgammonRivals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backgammon zone free?
Backgammon zone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BackgammonRivals free?
BackgammonRivals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backgammon zone or BackgammonRivals have ads?
Both Backgammon zone and BackgammonRivals show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon zone or BackgammonRivals?
Backgammon zone ships an update every 2 days, and BackgammonRivals every 4 days. Most recently, Backgammon zone was updated on September 10, 2026 and BackgammonRivals on September 22, 2026.

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