Comparison

Gammonix vs Backgammon AI Coach

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

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Gammonix

Features
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Tired of backgammon apps that push coins, timers and endless online matchmaking? Gammonix is a clean, modern backgammon board you play offline against a smart AI or a friend on the same phone. No accounts, no coins, no pressure - just dice and strategy. It is the classic tables game, redesigned to open in a second, look beautiful and respect your time, whether you have five minutes or a full evening. Every other free backgammon game wants you online, watching ads between coin timers and waiting on strangers to move. You just want to roll the dice, plan your play and get better at the game. Gammonix strips it back to the pure tabletop experience: open it and play backgammon offline against the computer in seconds, or pass the phone to a friend for a face-to-face match. It loads instantly, remembers your game exactly where you left it, and never asks you to sign in or wait your turn behind a stranger. PLAY YOUR WAY - Beat a smart heuristic AI on three levels, from Beginner to Expert, that adapts to how you play. - Pass and play local 2-player backgammon on one device, handing the phone back and forth face to face. - Choose a quick single game or full match play to 1, 3, 5 or 7 points. REAL BACKGAMMON RULES - Raise the stakes with the doubling cube for genuine match tension. - Win double with gammons and triple with backgammons, exactly like over-the-board play. - Read the race at a glance with a built-in pip counter, so you always know who is ahead. MATCH PLAY AND THE DOUBLING CUBE - Learn the doubling cube the natural way, by feeling when to double, when to take and when to drop. - Play proper matches with the Crawford rule, so the cube decisions matter right down to the last point. - Track the match score point by point and turn a single game into a real test of nerve and strategy. LEARN AS YOU PLAY - COACH MODE - Turn on Coach and the board highlights the strongest move, so you improve every single game. - Get an accuracy rating after each match that shows how close your moves were to the best line. - Pick up real backgammon strategy - priming, hitting, running and bearing off - without reading a manual. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Watch your win rate, current streak and gammons climb across real stats and insights. - Spot your habits on a GitHub-style consistency heatmap of the days you played. - Unlock around 40 tiered trophies as you master the board. MADE TO FEEL GREAT - Switch between crisp light and dark themes to match your mood or the room. - Feel every roll and move with tactile haptics. - Use a clean, distraction-free interface in 6 languages. PERFECT FOR - Complete beginners learning the backgammon rules step by step, casual players who want a relaxing offline board game, and seasoned masters sharpening doubling-cube decisions on the commute, at the cafe or before bed - no internet required. PRIVATE AND FULLY OFFLINE - No account, no sign-up and no coins, ever. - Play backgammon with no internet connection, anywhere you go. - Your stats and progress stay on your device. Download Gammonix and enjoy backgammon the way it should be: a beautiful board, smart dice strategy and a coach in your pocket. Roll the dice, offer the cube, hit the blot and bear off at your own pace, no internet required. Your move.

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Backgammon AI Coach

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Don’t just see the best move. Understand why. Turn a backgammon decision into something you can use in your next game. Backgammon AI Coach pairs specialist move analysis with AI coaching that explains the strategic idea in clear language. PLAY. REVIEW. UNDERSTAND. Make your decision, explore the alternatives and learn what to notice next time. Specialist analysis supplies the backgammon facts; the AI coach helps make those facts understandable. If analysis is unavailable, the app tells you. BUILD YOUR FOUNDATIONS Work through guided rules lessons, practice moving with both dice and get comfortable with the doubling cube. Use the glossary when a backgammon term is new to you. LEARN FROM YOUR DECISIONS Review recorded turns and explore strategic concepts. Where enough verified analysis is available, use the learning and practice features to revisit patterns from your play. PLAY AT YOUR PACE Enjoy local games, including two-player play on one device. Resume saved games, replay recorded turns and choose the board and accessibility settings that suit you. Core local play and rules lessons work offline. Online analysis, AI coaching and purchases require an internet connection. The basic local opponent is separate from specialist move analysis. COACHING ACCESS Monthly subscriptions include an allowance of coach explanations. Optional explanation top-ups are available to active monthly subscribers. Prices, allowances, renewal terms and eligibility are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled. Manage or cancel them through your Store account. Built for learning the board game—not real-money gambling. Privacy: https://backgammonaicoach.com/privacy/ Support: https://backgammonaicoach.com/contact/?topic=support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gammonix4 screens
Backgammon AI Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gammonix at none against Backgammon AI Coach's 5. Gammonix also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Backgammon AI Coach's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Backgammon AI Coach sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Gammonix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Gammonix versus Backgammon AI Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGammonixBackgammon AI Coach
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB38 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFerran EspunaMyCarAlert

In-app purchases

None

Gammonix

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Backgammon AI Coach

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly 150 Explanations$3.991 Month
  • Monthly 400 Explanations$8.991 Month
  • Monthly 1000 Explanations$17.991 Month
One-time2
  • Top-up 100 Explanations$3.99
  • Top-up 300 Explanations$8.99

Questions

Is Gammonix free?
Gammonix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon AI Coach free?
Backgammon AI Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gammonix or Backgammon AI Coach have ads?
Gammonix shows ads; Backgammon AI Coach does not.

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