Comparison

Tavli Master vs Backgammon Rocks

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

Head to head
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.

About

Backgammon Rocks

Features
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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

Tavli Master4 screens
Backgammon Rocks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgammon Rocks at none against Tavli Master's 2. 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. Tavli Master sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Backgammon Rocks asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Tavli Master versus Backgammon Rocks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTavli MasterBackgammon Rocks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB141 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPareaGames LLCStanislav Bozhko

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tavli Master

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Support the Developer$1.99
None

Backgammon Rocks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tavli Master free?
Tavli Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon Rocks free?
Backgammon Rocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tavli Master or Backgammon Rocks have ads?
Both Tavli Master and Backgammon Rocks show ads.

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