Comparison

Do Shesh vs Backgammon Rocks

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 Rocks

Features
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Your next game of backgammon is one roll away. Backgammon Rocks brings the classic board game to your iPhone, with four ways to find your next opponent. PLAY YOUR WAY - Online: join matchmaking and play against another player. - With friends: create a private game and share an invitation. - Against computer: practice your checker play and try different strategies against a computer opponent. - On one iPhone: take turns and enjoy a game together on the same device. EVERY MOVE COUNTS Race your fifteen checkers home, build blocking points, hit exposed blots, and find the right moment to bear off. Classic backgammon rules include doubles, bar entry, gammons, and backgammons. MAKE THE CUBE PART OF YOUR STRATEGY Offer a double, decide whether to take or pass, and use cube ownership to add another layer to the game. Whether you are returning to a familiar favorite or getting to know the board, choose a mode and start your next game. Online play requires an internet connection. Questions or feedback? Contact support@backgammon.rocks.

Screenshots

Do Shesh4 screens
Backgammon Rocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

Do Shesh and Backgammon Rocks are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Do Shesh versus Backgammon Rocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDo SheshBackgammon Rocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB141 MB
Age rating12++12
DeveloperKaram AlabdehStanislav Bozhko

In-app purchases

None

Do Shesh

No in-app purchases

None

Backgammon Rocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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