# Long Narde vs Сека

The clearest difference is ads: Сека at none against Long Narde's shown. Сека also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Long Narde's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (320 vs 24). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Long Narde sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Сека sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Long Narde holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Long Narde has 320 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Long Narde's written reviews are positive against 34% of Сека's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Long Narde ships an update every 3 weeks, Сека every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Long Narde | Сека |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-narde-backgammon-pro/id719525455/reviews)** | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seka/id1518746489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **320** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **33.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 128 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AAStudio s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/637537593) | [Jigi, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487535178) |

## What reviewers say

### Long Narde

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/long-narde-backgammon-pro/id719525455)

Master the classic strategy game of long backgammon (Narde) with online multiplayer, AI challenges, and detailed statistics. Enjoy various game modes and rulesets, including Russian Sports Backgammon Federation rules.

**Highlights:** Online play with ranked matchmaking, Long backgammon rules (Narde), ELO rating system, Quick and classic game modes, Play vs AI or on one device, Chat with players, Detailed stats and win types

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $17.99 | per year |


### Сека

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seka/id1518746489)

A popular card game with various regional names, offering strategic gameplay for 2-10 players. Bet, bluff, and aim for the highest score to win the pot. Enjoy multiple game modes and card combinations.

**Highlights:** 2-10 player support, Variable deck sizes (20 or 36 cards), Joker as a wild card, Card point system, Betting and raising mechanics, Bluffing and 'darkening' plays, Tie-breaker 'Svara' mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Только для начинающих | $0.99 | one-time |
| начинающий | $0.99 | one-time |
| малюсенький | $0.99 | one-time |
| seka_spinner_499 | $0.99 | one-time |
| azi_tournament_499 | $0.99 | one-time |
| средний | $1.99 | one-time |
| seka_tournament_999 | $1.99 | one-time |
| продвинутый | $4.99 | one-time |
| Только продвинутый | $4.99 | one-time |
| Только миллионер | $9.99 | one-time |
| миллионер | $9.99 | one-time |
| мультимиллионер | $19.99 | one-time |
| специальное предложение | $19.99 | one-time |
| миллиардер | $31.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Long Narde free?

Long Narde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Сека free?

Сека is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Long Narde or Сека?

Long Narde is rated higher. Long Narde averages 4.7 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Сека averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Long Narde or Сека have ads?

Long Narde shows ads; Сека does not.

### Which is updated more often, Long Narde or Сека?

Long Narde ships an update every 3 weeks, and Сека every 6 days. Most recently, Long Narde was updated on October 14, 2026 and Сека on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*