Comparison

Backgammon Classic Offline 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
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Backgammon Classic Offline

Features
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Enjoy classic Backgammon with a clean board, intuitive controls and five levels of AI opponents. Roll the dice, move your checkers, build your points and race your opponent to bear off first. Whether you're learning Backgammon or looking for a tougher challenge, choose the difficulty that suits you and play at your own pace. CLASSIC BACKGAMMON GAMEPLAY Play the traditional Backgammon board game with clear visuals and easy-to-use controls. Every roll brings a new decision: protect your checkers, hit exposed blots, build primes and choose the right moment to race for home. 5 AI DIFFICULTY LEVELS Choose from five opponent levels designed for different skill levels. Start with an easier opponent while learning the game, then take on stronger AI as your strategy improves. PLAY YOUR WAY Customize your games with different winning scores and control styles. Move your checkers using: โ€ข Tap controls โ€ข Drag and drop โ€ข Hybrid controls Choose the style that feels most comfortable for you. DOUBLING CUBE Add another layer of strategy with the Doubling Cube. Decide when to raise the stakes, when to accept a double and when a position is no longer worth playing. OPTIONAL HINTS Need a little help? Use optional hints to identify possible moves and learn from different situations on the board. TRACK YOUR PERFORMANCE Follow your game statistics and see how your performance develops as you play. Backgammon combines strategy, probability and tactical decision-making in every match. A single dice roll can change the position, but making better decisions over time can make the difference. Roll the dice. Build your strategy. Master the board.

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Backgammon Rocks

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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

Backgammon Classic Offline4 screens
Backgammon Rocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Backgammon Classic Offline versus Backgammon Rocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon Classic OfflineBackgammon Rocks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size92 MB141 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperWCGFStanislav Bozhko

In-app purchases

None

Backgammon Classic Offline

No in-app purchases

None

Backgammon Rocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backgammon Classic Offline free?
Backgammon Classic Offline 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 Backgammon Classic Offline or Backgammon Rocks have ads?
Both Backgammon Classic Offline and Backgammon Rocks show ads.

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