Comparison

Do Shesh vs BlitzGammon

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

Head to head
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.

About

BlitzGammon

Features
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Description box BlitzGammon is the modern home for backgammon, whether you are just learning the game or chasing a top ranking. Play in real time against friends, club mates, and players around the world, or test yourself against a world class AI built on the trusted GNU Backgammon engine. Every match feels fast, fair, and smooth. WHAT YOU CAN DO Live multiplayer Jump into a quick match or invite a friend and play head to head in real time, with chat, spectating, and instant updates. Play the AI Practice against a powerful computer opponent with adjustable difficulty, great for warming up or studying tricky positions. Daily puzzle Solve a fresh backgammon puzzle every day, see the best move, compare your choice with the community, and climb the puzzle leaderboard. Tournaments Enter single elimination, double elimination, and Swiss tournaments, with proper brackets, seeding, and automatic scheduling. Clubs and friends Join clubs, add friends, and build your own circle of regular opponents. Ranking and stats Earn an ELO rating, track your record, and watch your progress over time. Post game analysis Review your matches move by move with detailed analysis and a performance rating, so you always know where you can improve. Roll the dice and start playing today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://blitzgammon.com/terms

Screenshots

Do Shesh4 screens
BlitzGammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Do Shesh at none against BlitzGammon's 9. BlitzGammon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, 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. BlitzGammon sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Do Shesh asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Do Shesh ships an update every 6 days, BlitzGammon every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Do Shesh versus BlitzGammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDo SheshBlitzGammon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB34 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperKaram AlabdehBLITZ GAMMON ONLINE GAMING SERVICES L.L.C S.P.C

In-app purchases

None

Do Shesh

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

BlitzGammon

Subscriptions2
  • Premium14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Tournament Director$14.991 Month
One-time7
  • Starter Stack$0.99
  • Pro Pack$4.99
  • 16,500 coins to play BlitzGammon$9.99
Show 4 more
  • Champion Vault$19.99
  • Grand Reserve$49.99
  • Ultimate Hoard$99.99
  • Legendary Cache, 1,375,000 Coins$200.00

Questions

Is Do Shesh free?
Do Shesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlitzGammon free?
BlitzGammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Do Shesh or BlitzGammon have ads?
Do Shesh shows ads; BlitzGammon does not.
Which is updated more often, Do Shesh or BlitzGammon?
Do Shesh ships an update every 6 days, and BlitzGammon every 2 days. Most recently, Do Shesh was updated on September 29, 2026 and BlitzGammon on September 28, 2026.

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