Comparison

JustGammon vs Neon Backgammon

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

Head to head
About

JustGammon

Features
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JustGammon is a modern backgammon game built for everyone, with accessibility at its core. Challenge players from around the world in online multiplayer matches or play against built-in bots with multiple difficulty levels. Whether you are learning the game or refining your strategy, JustGammon delivers a smooth, enjoyable, and competitive backgammon experience. **Features** • Online multiplayer matches. • Play against computer opponents with multiple difficulty levels. • Multiple board themes. • Full VoiceOver support. • Complete keyboard control on compatible devices. • Match history and detailed game statistics. • Regular updates with new features and improvements. JustGammon offers optional in-app purchases. Premium Monthly and Premium Yearly are auto-renewable subscriptions that provide access to Premium benefits. Game packs are also available as one-time purchases for players who prefer to purchase additional games without a subscription. Purchases are optional, and JustGammon can also be played with the free games provided each day. JustGammon is designed from the ground up to be fully playable with VoiceOver. Blind and visually impaired players can enjoy every aspect of the game thanks to comprehensive screen reader support, carefully designed navigation, spoken game information, and full keyboard accessibility on compatible devices. At the same time, the interface remains clean, intuitive, and enjoyable for every player. Whether you are playing your first game or competing to improve your skills, JustGammon offers a welcoming community, powerful accessibility features, and an enjoyable way to experience backgammon on your iPhone and iPad. Privacy Policy: https://docs.justgammon.com/legal/privacy-policy/ Terms and Conditions: https://docs.justgammon.com/legal/terms-and-conditions/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Neon Backgammon

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Backgammon, the way it should be on a phone. No ads interrupting your turn. Nothing to buy. No sign-up, no account, and no internet connection needed at any point. Play against the computer or hand the phone to a friend. Your game saves itself the moment you close it, so a single match can last all week. WHAT YOU GET • The full game: hitting and re-entering from the bar, bearing off, gammons and backgammons • A real doubling cube, with ownership passing to whoever accepts the double • Three computer difficulties, from a loose racer to an opponent that plays out whole turns in its head before it commits to one • Two players on one device, passing the phone back and forth • Five board themes: Neon Night, Classic Wood, Ocean, Synthwave, and Felt & Gold • Play as white or black, and flip the board so your home sits where you expect it • Tap to move, or drag the checker where you want it • Undo any move before you end your turn • A How to Play screen covering the whole game, the cube included • Haptics tuned per action, and sound you can switch off WHAT IT DOES NOT DO • No ads. Not banners, not videos, not "watch this to keep playing" • No in-app purchases and no subscription. Every theme and every mode is there on first launch • No account, no email, no sign-in • No internet connection. The app never makes a network request, so it plays identically on a plane or in a basement • No tracking, no analytics, no data collection of any kind. There is nothing to collect Built by one person who wanted a backgammon app that was not trying to sell him something every ninety seconds. Questions or bugs: eric@erichunsicker.com

Screenshots

JustGammon4 screens
Neon Backgammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Neon Backgammon at none against JustGammon's 5. JustGammon's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. JustGammon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Neon Backgammon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
JustGammon versus Neon Backgammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustGammonNeon Backgammon
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmanuel BoboiuEric Hunsicker

In-app purchases

5 purchases

JustGammon

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • 20 Games$0.99
  • 50 Games$2.99
  • 100 Games$4.99
None

Neon Backgammon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JustGammon free?
JustGammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Neon Backgammon free?
Neon Backgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JustGammon or Neon Backgammon have ads?
Neither JustGammon nor Neon Backgammon shows ads.

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