Comparison

Backgammon Heritage vs EzeGammon

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

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About

Backgammon Heritage

Features
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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.

About

EzeGammon

Experience classic backgammon with a beautiful, ad-free interface. Play against friends or a computer with adjustable skill levels. Learn and improve with helpful move suggestions and post-game reviews.

Highlights
  • 32 photorealistic boards
  • Honest dice rolls with statistics
  • Four computer skill levels
  • Doubling cube and match play
  • Best move suggestions
  • Post-game review
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Backgammon the way it should feel: a beautiful board, two dice, nothing in the way. EzeGammon explains itself without a single word – tap, drag, roll. If you know backgammon, you can play immediately. If you're learning, short demonstrations play right on the board. 32 REAL BOARDS Photorealistic boards with real checkers and dice – from a classic leather travel board to bold modern colours. Calm, uncluttered, and free of ads. HONEST DICE Rolls come from your device's cryptographic random number generator – and the app proves it: a built-in statistic shows the distribution of every roll you have ever made. Nothing is rigged, and you can check it yourself. AN OPPONENT FOR EVERY DAY Play a friend on one device, or play the computer. Four skill levels, from a patient opponent for beginners to a level that challenges strong players. With the doubling cube, matches to 3, 5, 11 or 15 points, and the Crawford rule. GET BETTER The light bulb suggests the best move in the middle of your turn. AN HONEST MODEL Free forever: the complete two-player game, a computer opponent, the doubling cube, match play, dice statistics and three trial hints. A single purchase unlocks everything else for good: all 32 boards, all four computer levels and unlimited hints. No subscription. No ads. No accounts. The app collects no data at all.

Screenshots

Backgammon Heritage4 screens
EzeGammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgammon Heritage at none against EzeGammon's 1. EzeGammon's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days 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. EzeGammon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backgammon Heritage asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Heritage ships an update every 2 months, EzeGammon every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Backgammon Heritage versus EzeGammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon HeritageEzeGammon
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCIPRIAN ALEXANDRU FRASINESCUGoeran Schleipen

In-app purchases

None

Backgammon Heritage

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

EzeGammon

One-time1
  • EzeGammon Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Heritage free?
Backgammon Heritage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EzeGammon free?
EzeGammon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backgammon Heritage or EzeGammon have ads?
Neither Backgammon Heritage nor EzeGammon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Heritage or EzeGammon?
Backgammon Heritage ships an update every 2 months, and EzeGammon every 3 days. Most recently, Backgammon Heritage was updated on October 31, 2026 and EzeGammon on November 6, 2026.

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