Comparison

Sudoku ∙ vs The Backgammon

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

Head to head
About

Sudoku ∙

Engage in a classic logic puzzle with multiple difficulty levels, from beginner to expert. Features include automatic saving, customizable options, and a beginner tutorial. Enjoy a well-crafted gameplay experience designed for maximum enjoyment on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Beginner tutorial
  • Automatic game saving
  • Customizable in-game options
  • Left or right-handed play
Features
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Sudoku is now available for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad - with a level of gameplay never seen before in the AppStore! Discover this great version of Sudoku and join thousands of other addicted players - "This version is really well made - clean and easy to play. My favourite." - "Great game! I'll definitely recommend it to my friends." DIFFERENT GAME MODES - Four levels of difficulty - you can enjoy the game whether you're a beginner or an expert! - Novice player? Try our beginners' sudoku, with an interactive tutorial. - Or are you a Sudoku expert? Try the 'Impossible' level! - Left or Right-handed A FULL, FUN VERSION OF SUDOKU - Each turn is automatically saved - Prevent screen time-out during game time - The graphics have been designed to maximise your enjoyment Customise your game with many different in-game options, which you can turn on or off: - Show same-value numbers entered - Prevent same numbers from being entered - Activate or deactivate the timer

About

The Backgammon

Engage in classic backgammon matches online against players worldwide or offline against an AI with adjustable difficulty. Enhance your skills with detailed game analysis and practice tools. Enjoy a free, feature-rich experience with customizable rules and visually appealing boards.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer games
  • Offline AI opponent
  • 5 difficulty levels
  • Rating and ranking system
  • Match replay and review
  • Customizable rules
  • Hint facility
Features
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Play online games against players all over the world! Play against the offline AI to improve your skills! Enjoy the classic board game completely Free with The Backgammon. *Online Games - The Backgammon Quest* You can play online games against backgammon players all over the world completely free! The Backgammon Quest provides the features below to make your online games more exciting and competitive: -Rating system -Ranking table -Watch other player's live games -Match against your friend using a keyword -View replays of previous games If you make a Quest account you will be able to enjoy other boardgames such as Go, Chess, Shogi, Othello and Gomoku with the same account. *Offline Games* There are 5 levels of difficulty which should be challenging for everyone. Also we have provided very useful features for beginners to learn and improve your game. Please select the match length and the rules as you want, and enjoy this game of skill and strategy. Collect medals by defeating computer in the 'Challenge mode'. We have provided a more challenging and thrilling game mode to test your skills. The Backgammon offers you the following features that makes the game more enjoyable and challenging: -- Strong Backgammon AI -- 5 Difficulty levels -- Human vs Computer, Human vs Human (sharing a single device) -- 6 types of match length -- Doubling cube (ON/OFF) -- Crawford rule (ON/OFF) -- Beautiful boards and piece sets -- Hint facility -- Review mode during a game -- Save/Load game records -- Autosaves your current game -- Saves history of your matches -- Dice Statistics -- Manual dice input (ON/OFF) -- Show possible moves (ON/OFF) -- Show PIP count (ON/OFF) -- Background music (ON/OFF) -- Auto-move when forced (ON/OFF) -- Animation speed (Normal/ Fast) -- Music and sound effects (ON/OFF)

Screenshots

Sudoku ∙4 screens
The Backgammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sudoku ∙ at 79% against The Backgammon's 8%. Sudoku ∙ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 64). The Backgammon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Sudoku ∙ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Backgammon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sudoku ∙ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sudoku ∙ has 1.4K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Sudoku ∙'s written reviews are positive against 8% of The Backgammon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sudoku ∙ versus The Backgammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSudoku ∙The Backgammon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better2.3 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better8.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better64
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB324 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolitaire Games StudioUNBALANCE Corporation

Customer experience

Sudoku ∙

All ratings1,434 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews1,236 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative13.6%

The Backgammon

All ratings64 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral10.9%
Negative64.1%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive8.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative85.6%

User reviews

Sudoku ∙

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Separate note-taking feature
  • 🚀 Responsive gameplay
  • ⭐ Challenging difficulty levels

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Small font size
  • 💸 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔁 Inability to save progress

The Backgammon

From 64 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good for learning the game
  • 👍 Pleasant interface and display
  • 👍 Efficient matching
  • 👍 Good for casual players
  • 👍 Can be played for free

Room to improve

  • 😠 Overwhelmingly negative sentiment due to rigged dice
  • 😠 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 😠 Dice rolls are not random
  • 😠 AI favors the computer
  • 😠 Unfair advantage for higher-rated players

Bugs and requests

Sudoku ∙

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect puzzle solutions
  • Inconsistent scoring and progress tracking
  • Ads that disrupt gameplay

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable ads
  • Larger grid size
  • Ability to review completed puzzles
  • Customizable themes and appearances

The Backgammon

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Ads block the game board
  • Ads won't go away, requiring app restart
  • Game freezes frequently
  • App crashes and closes unexpectedly
  • Game rolls back after restart
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  • Timer issues (losing time when not on turn, clock resetting)
  • Videos play in the background and cannot be exited
  • Disconnection results in a loss
  • Cannot move pieces that should be movable
  • Count is sometimes off

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to buy a version with no ads
  • Improve sound settings (separate BGM and SFX)
  • Add a chat option for online play
  • Improve controls and piece manipulation
  • Option to choose dice button position
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  • More frequent updates based on user feedback

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sudoku ∙

One-time1
  • Remove advertising$2.99
None

The Backgammon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sudoku ∙ free?
Sudoku ∙ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Backgammon free?
The Backgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sudoku ∙ or The Backgammon?
Sudoku ∙ is rated higher. Sudoku ∙ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while The Backgammon averages 2.3 from 64 ratings.
Do Sudoku ∙ or The Backgammon have ads?
Both Sudoku ∙ and The Backgammon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sudoku ∙ or The Backgammon?
Sudoku ∙ ships an update every 2 months, and The Backgammon every 2 months. Most recently, Sudoku ∙ was updated on October 16, 2026 and The Backgammon on October 11, 2026.

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