Comparison

Do Shesh vs Backgammon Heritage

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

Backgammon Heritage

Features
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Backgammon, the way it deserves to be played. Backgammon Heritage brings the world's oldest board game to your iPhone with the elegance of a hand-crafted wooden set: rich felt boards, brass details, real dice physics, and the satisfying sounds of checkers on wood. REAL MATCH PLAY - Matches to 1, 3, 5, 7 or 11 points - Full doubling cube with the Crawford rule - Gammon and backgammon scoring - Tournament "force larger die" rule (optional) A WORTHY OPPONENT - Three computer levels, from beginner-friendly to expert - Pass-and-play mode for two players on one device - Unlimited undo while you learn MADE FOR BEGINNERS TOO - Interactive 8-step tutorial - Tap the lightbulb for a suggested move any time - Optional auto-hint when you pause — learn as you play SIX HAND-CRAFTED BOARDS Classic Walnut, Emerald Club, Royal Sapphire, Midnight Onyx, Casino Crimson and Night Table — each designed to be easy on the eyes for long sessions. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Rating that rises and falls with your results - Levels, ranks and win streaks - Detailed statistics: gammons, backgammons, matches, points YOURS, COMPLETELY - Works fully offline — perfect for flights and trains - No ads, no account, no data collection - Free Roll the dice. Feel the suspense. Play the classic.

Screenshots

Do Shesh4 screens
Backgammon Heritage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Backgammon Heritage at none against Do Shesh's shown. Do Shesh's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Do Shesh ships an update every 6 days, Backgammon Heritage every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Do Shesh versus Backgammon Heritage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDo SheshBackgammon Heritage
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKaram AlabdehCIPRIAN ALEXANDRU FRASINESCU

In-app purchases

None

Do Shesh

No in-app purchases

None

Backgammon Heritage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Do Shesh free?
Do Shesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon Heritage free?
Backgammon Heritage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Do Shesh or Backgammon Heritage have ads?
Do Shesh shows ads; Backgammon Heritage does not.
Which is updated more often, Do Shesh or Backgammon Heritage?
Do Shesh ships an update every 6 days, and Backgammon Heritage every 2 months. Most recently, Do Shesh was updated on September 29, 2026 and Backgammon Heritage on October 10, 2026.

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