Neon Backgammon vs Backgammon Rocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Neon Backgammon
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Backgammon, the way it should be on a phone. No ads interrupting your turn. Nothing to buy. No sign-up, no account, and no internet connection needed at any point. Play against the computer or hand the phone to a friend. Your game saves itself the moment you close it, so a single match can last all week. WHAT YOU GET ⢠The full game: hitting and re-entering from the bar, bearing off, gammons and backgammons ⢠A real doubling cube, with ownership passing to whoever accepts the double ⢠Three computer difficulties, from a loose racer to an opponent that plays out whole turns in its head before it commits to one ⢠Two players on one device, passing the phone back and forth ⢠Five board themes: Neon Night, Classic Wood, Ocean, Synthwave, and Felt & Gold ⢠Play as white or black, and flip the board so your home sits where you expect it ⢠Tap to move, or drag the checker where you want it ⢠Undo any move before you end your turn ⢠A How to Play screen covering the whole game, the cube included ⢠Haptics tuned per action, and sound you can switch off WHAT IT DOES NOT DO ⢠No ads. Not banners, not videos, not "watch this to keep playing" ⢠No in-app purchases and no subscription. Every theme and every mode is there on first launch ⢠No account, no email, no sign-in ⢠No internet connection. The app never makes a network request, so it plays identically on a plane or in a basement ⢠No tracking, no analytics, no data collection of any kind. There is nothing to collect Built by one person who wanted a backgammon app that was not trying to sell him something every ninety seconds. Questions or bugs: eric@erichunsicker.com
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Neon Backgammon at none against Backgammon Rocks's shown. Backgammon Rocks's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Neon Backgammon | Backgammon Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac ā better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Eric Hunsicker | Stanislav Bozhko |
In-app purchases
Neon Backgammon
No in-app purchases
Backgammon Rocks
No in-app purchases
Questions
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