Comparison

Backgammon Heritage vs Facegammon

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

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Backgammon Heritage

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Backgammon, the way it deserves to be played. Backgammon Heritage brings the world's oldest board game to your iPhone with the elegance of a hand-crafted wooden set: rich felt boards, brass details, real dice physics, and the satisfying sounds of checkers on wood. REAL MATCH PLAY - Matches to 1, 3, 5, 7 or 11 points - Full doubling cube with the Crawford rule - Gammon and backgammon scoring - Tournament "force larger die" rule (optional) A WORTHY OPPONENT - Three computer levels, from beginner-friendly to expert - Pass-and-play mode for two players on one device - Unlimited undo while you learn MADE FOR BEGINNERS TOO - Interactive 8-step tutorial - Tap the lightbulb for a suggested move any time - Optional auto-hint when you pause — learn as you play SIX HAND-CRAFTED BOARDS Classic Walnut, Emerald Club, Royal Sapphire, Midnight Onyx, Casino Crimson and Night Table — each designed to be easy on the eyes for long sessions. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Rating that rises and falls with your results - Levels, ranks and win streaks - Detailed statistics: gammons, backgammons, matches, points YOURS, COMPLETELY - Works fully offline — perfect for flights and trains - No ads, no account, no data collection - Free Roll the dice. Feel the suspense. Play the classic.

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Facegammon

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Facegammon is online backgammon with the one thing every other board game app leaves out: the person on the other side of the board. SEE WHO YOU ARE PLAYING Turn on the camera and play face to face. Your opponent appears beside the board while you play - the reactions, the groans at a bad roll, the nod when you make a good move. It is the closest thing to a real board on a real table. REAL OPPONENTS, REAL TABLES Six tables from Copper to Diamond, each with its own stake. Win the pot, climb the ladder, and unlock the tables above you. Matchmaking finds someone near your rating in seconds. TOURNAMENTS Enter a bracket, play your way through the rounds, and take the prize pot. Every match is a real opponent. PLAY YOUR FRIENDS Create a private room, share the code by WhatsApp or Telegram, and play whoever you like at whatever stake you agree. PRACTISE AGAINST THE COMPUTER Facegammon AI plays a proper game and is rated on the same ladder, so a practice win means something. CLIMB THE LEADERBOARD Global and country rankings, standard Elo ratings, and a full history of every match you have played. MAKE IT YOURS Board skins and checker sets in the store, including hand-modelled 3D boards. Coins are for play only. They cannot be exchanged for money or cashed out. Backgammon has been played for five thousand years across a table from someone. Facegammon puts that back. LEARN AND IMPROVE New to the game? Play backgammon online against the Facegammon AI first. It follows the full rules - hitting, the bar, bearing off, gammons, backgammons and the doubling cube - and it is rated on the same ladder, so you can see yourself improve. When you are ready, play backgammon with friends in a private room, or let matchmaking find an opponent at your level. Backgammon multiplayer, with a face on the other side of the board.

Screenshots

Backgammon Heritage4 screens
Facegammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgammon Heritage at none against Facegammon's 5. Facegammon's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Facegammon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Backgammon Heritage asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Heritage ships an update every 2 months, Facegammon fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Backgammon Heritage versus Facegammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon HeritageFacegammon
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB86 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCIPRIAN ALEXANDRU FRASINESCUTRINITY TECH BILGISAYAR LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

Backgammon Heritage

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Facegammon

One-time5
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 270 Coins$1.99
  • 550 Coins$3.99
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  • 1,800 Coins$9.99
  • 5,200 Coins$19.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Heritage free?
Backgammon Heritage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Facegammon free?
Facegammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backgammon Heritage or Facegammon have ads?
Neither Backgammon Heritage nor Facegammon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Heritage or Facegammon?
Backgammon Heritage ships an update every 2 months, and Facegammon fortnightly. Most recently, Backgammon Heritage was updated on October 29, 2026 and Facegammon on October 29, 2026.

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