Comparison

Gammon vs Backgammon Rocks

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

Head to head
About

Gammon

Features
Read full description

Backgammon, beautifully. Gammon is backgammon stripped back to what matters - a board you actually want to look at, and a game that gets out of your way. No coins, no timers, no noise. Just the roll, the board, and the next move. PLAY THE COMPUTER Three opponents that actually play the position - Beginner, Casual, and Expert. PLAY A FRIEND, FACE TO FACE Sit across from each other, one device between you, and take turns like a real board. MADE TO BE CLEAR Tap the board to roll, tap a checker to see every legal move - single die or both dice combined - and undo is always one tap away. No account. No ads. No internet required.

About

Backgammon Rocks

Features
Read full description

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

Gammon4 screens
Backgammon Rocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gammon at none against Backgammon Rocks's shown. Backgammon Rocks's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Gammon versus Backgammon Rocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGammonBackgammon Rocks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB141 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperDario RjeiliStanislav Bozhko

In-app purchases

None

Gammon

No in-app purchases

None

Backgammon Rocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gammon free?
Gammon 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 Gammon or Backgammon Rocks have ads?
Backgammon Rocks shows ads; Gammon does not.

Other comparisons