Fluid Backgammon vs Backgammon Blitz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fluid Backgammon
Experience the classic board game of Backgammon on your iOS device. Play against an intelligent AI with adjustable difficulty or challenge a friend locally. Enjoy smooth graphics and reliable dice rolls in this digital adaptation.
- AI opponent with adjustable difficulty
- Local multiplayer mode
- Undo functionality
- Doubling cube
- Match play options
- Free play mode
- Fluid graphics
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We're bringing a centuries-old classic to iOS: Backgammon. Play backgammon as it was meant to be played. Fluid Backgammon brings the classic household board game to your iPhone. Play against the artificially intelligent opponent (A.I.), or play with a friend on the same device. Our A.I. uses complex neural network evaluation algorithms to determine the correct move based on a game-tree search. Select from Easy, Medium (and coming soon- Hard) modes as your skill level in the game progresses. Features: - Undo, in case you mis-tap a piece - Doubling cube - Fluid graphics - Reliable random number generation for the dice - Match play up to 1, 3, 5, 7, or 11 - Free play - An active developer, so when the next iPhone comes out Fluid Backgammon will be ready right away We've got some great plans for the next several versions, too: - Game Center integration - Expert A.I. - Play over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi - Nackgammon, Acey Deucey
Backgammon Blitz
Experience a fresh take on a classic board game with this pocket-sized puzzle. Learn the basics quickly and dive into deep strategic gameplay. Score points through captures, blocks, and swift bearing off.
- Simplified backgammon gameplay
- Quick games in minutes
- Score points for captures
- Score points for blocks
- Score points for bearing off
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Backgammon, faster than ever! Backgammon Blitz delivers the timeless strategy of Backgammon in quick, easy-to-learn matches that are packed with meaningful decisions. Capture your opponent, block their path, and race your checkers home while every move shapes your final score. How to Play Roll the dice to move your checkers across the board. Capture your opponent, block their progress for bonus points, and bear off your checkers in as few moves as possible. Compete with Friends No two boards play the same. Invite your friends to challenge each other and discover who can make the smartest moves. Why You'll Love Backgammon Blitz - Fast-paced Backgammon strategy - Smart captures and blocking - Quick games with deep strategy - Head-to-head challenges Every roll opens new possibilities. Download Backgammon Blitz today and make your next move count.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon Blitz at 4.7 against Fluid Backgammon's 3.8. Backgammon Blitz also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 56%) and ratings volume (399 vs 18). Fluid Backgammon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. Backgammon Blitz sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Fluid Backgammon asks for nothing beyond the download.
Backgammon Blitz holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon Blitz has 399 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Fluid Backgammon's written reviews are positive against 90% of Backgammon Blitz's.
| Parameter | Fluid Backgammon | Backgammon Blitz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (18 ratings) | 4.7 (399 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | 90.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 399 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.4 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 216 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Henry Wilson | Tether Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
Fluid Backgammon
Backgammon Blitz
Bugs and requests
Fluid Backgammon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Backgammon Blitz
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Freezing or crashing on login screen
Requested features
3 requests- Live player-vs-player mode
- Better scoring and game mechanics explanation
- More game modes and variations
In-app purchases
Fluid Backgammon
No in-app purchases
Backgammon Blitz
- 500 Coins$0.99
- 5 Energy$0.99
- Starter Pack$1.99
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- No Ads 7-Days$2.99
- Double Energy 30-days$4.99
- 3,000 Coins$4.99
- No Ads 30-Days$6.99
- 50 Energy$8.99
- 15,000 Coins$19.99
- 45,000 Coins$49.99
Questions
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