Comparison

Backgammon Trainer & Analysis vs Tavli Master

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

Head to head
About

Backgammon Trainer & Analysis

Practice backgammon offline with a coach that analyzes your moves and cube decisions. Unlock unlimited games and advanced features with a one-time purchase, no subscriptions required. Supports multiple game variants and languages.

Highlights
  • Offline practice games
  • AI move and cube analysis
  • Progress tracking
  • Multiple backgammon variants
  • Dice verification
  • Legal move guidance
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Backgammon Trainer helps backgammon players practise offline, understand their mistakes and verify their dice. Play one free single game of standard Backgammon and read its coaching report. Then unlock unlimited games and reports with the existing one-time Pro purchase. There is no subscription and the sample does not reset daily. Use the coach to review checker moves and doubling-cube decisions, compare your play with suggested alternatives, and track your progress. Every match publishes a dice commitment before play and reveals its secret afterward, so you can verify the rolls yourself. THE COACH Finish a match and review your estimated performance rating, checker-play errors and cube decisions. The report highlights your biggest mistakes with the roll, your move, a suggested alternative and an explanation of the estimated equity difference. Cube advice accounts for the match score using the Kazaross-XG2 match equity table. Coaching is an on-device estimate, not a claim of championship strength. TRY ONCE, UNLOCK FOR LIFE The free sample includes one complete single game of standard Backgammon and its coach report. Choose the Beginner, Casual or Club opponent. The sample includes legal-move guidance, Undo before Confirm, optional opponent playback and dice verification. Your sample allowance does not renew. Pro unlocks unlimited games and coach reports, the Expert opponent, live tutor, cube explainer, full history, match export and all five variants. Existing Pro owners keep full access. One payment, no renewal and no additional unlock to buy later. FIVE WAYS TO PLAY WITH PRO Backgammon with the doubling cube, Crawford and Jacoby. Nackgammon for priming battles. Hypergammon with three checkers per side. Tavla without the cube and with mars counting double. Plakoto, where you pin checkers instead of hitting them. BUILT FOR REGULAR PLAY Legal moves follow the maximum-dice rule, forced higher die and oversized bear-off rules. Confirm your turn when ready and undo checker moves before confirming. Watch the opponent's dice and step through its moves, or let it play automatically. Place your home board on either side. Show point numbers and pip counts, or use larger checkers. Pro supports single games and matches up to 15 points. Export matches as plain text for desktop analysis tools. IN YOUR LANGUAGE Turkish, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Russian, Ukrainian, Romanian, Croatian, German, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and English. PRIVACY No account, analytics or tracking. Gameplay, coaching and dice verification run offline. Matches and preferences stay on your device. Purchases, restoration and user-opened support or legal links require an internet connection. PRO UNLOCK Pro is a one-time in-app purchase for your Apple Account. It is not a subscription, does not auto-renew and has nothing to cancel. Restore Purchases is available in Settings and on the paywall. Privacy policy: https://app.innovaapps.ai/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Tavli Master

Experience three beloved Greek backgammon variants—Portes, Plakoto, and Fevga—in a single, polished app. Play against AI, friends locally, or online opponents, and track your progress with detailed statistics. Customize your game experience with various settings and enjoy authentic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Three Tavli variants: Portes, Plakoto, Fevga
  • Play against AI with adjustable difficulty
  • Local and online multiplayer modes
  • Interactive 'How to Play' guide
  • Progress tracking and leaderboards
  • Customizable game settings and visuals
Features
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Experience Tavli—the legendary Greek backgammon tradition—wherever you are. Tavli Master brings together Greece’s three beloved backgammon variants in one beautifully designed game: • Portes — Classic backgammon with hitting and strategic escapes • Plakoto — Trap and pin opposing checkers to control the board • Fevga — Race forward, build powerful blocks, and outmaneuver your opponent Whether you are discovering Tavli for the first time or have played around the family table for years, Tavli Master offers an authentic, polished, and deeply strategic experience. PLAY YOUR WAY • Challenge the computer with adjustable difficulty • Play with another person on the same device • Find opponents online • Invite friends using a private room code • Play directly with friends on the same Wi-Fi network • Choose your preferred match length and game settings LEARN ALL THREE VARIANTS The interactive How to Play guide teaches each game step by step. Visual move hints and destination previews make it easy to learn while preserving the depth experienced players expect. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Review your wins, losses, match history, win rate, and performance across every Tavli variant. Compete for a place on the online leaderboards and build your reputation at the table. MAKE THE GAME YOURS Customize sound effects, animation speed, match rules, hints, point numbers, pip counts, and more. Tavli Master is designed to feel comfortable on phones and tablets. BUILT FOR TAVLI PLAYERS EVERYWHERE With smooth animations, detailed wooden boards, intuitive controls, multiple languages, and authentic rules for Portes, Plakoto, and Fevga, Tavli Master brings the spirit of the traditional Greek table to players around the world. Roll the dice. Plan your moves. Master all three games. Download Tavli Master and take your seat at the table.

Screenshots

Backgammon Trainer & Analysis4 screens
Tavli Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tavli Master at 100% against Backgammon Trainer & Analysis's 0%. Tavli Master also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Backgammon Trainer & Analysis's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Trainer & Analysis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tavli Master sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Trainer & Analysis ships an update every 5 weeks, Tavli Master every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Backgammon Trainer & Analysis versus Tavli Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon Trainer & AnalysisTavli Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex Gameli HeymanPareaGames LLC

Customer experience

Backgammon Trainer & Analysis

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Tavli Master

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Backgammon Trainer & Analysis

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$7.99
2 purchases

Tavli Master

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Support the Developer$1.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Trainer & Analysis free?
Backgammon Trainer & Analysis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tavli Master free?
Tavli Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backgammon Trainer & Analysis or Tavli Master have ads?
Tavli Master shows ads; Backgammon Trainer & Analysis does not.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Trainer & Analysis or Tavli Master?
Backgammon Trainer & Analysis ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tavli Master every 4 days. Most recently, Backgammon Trainer & Analysis was updated on November 10, 2026 and Tavli Master on November 6, 2026.

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