Comparison

Fluid Backgammon vs Backgammon Blitz

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • AI opponent with adjustable difficulty
  • Local multiplayer mode
  • Undo functionality
  • Doubling cube
  • Match play options
  • Free play mode
  • Fluid graphics
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Fluid Backgammon3 screens
Backgammon Blitz3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Backgammon Blitz sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Fluid Backgammon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Fluid Backgammon versus Backgammon Blitz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluid BackgammonBackgammon Blitz
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (18 ratings)4.7 (399 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews90.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18399 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB216 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHenry WilsonTether Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Fluid Backgammon

All ratings18 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative31.3%

Backgammon Blitz

All ratings399 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.7%

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

None

Fluid Backgammon

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Backgammon Blitz

One-time10
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 5 Energy$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 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

Is Fluid Backgammon free?
Fluid Backgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon Blitz free?
Backgammon Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fluid Backgammon or Backgammon Blitz?
Backgammon Blitz is rated higher. Fluid Backgammon averages 3.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Backgammon Blitz averages 4.7 from 399 ratings.
Do Fluid Backgammon or Backgammon Blitz have ads?
Backgammon Blitz shows ads; Fluid Backgammon does not.

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