# Fluid Backgammon vs Hardwood Backgammon

The clearest difference is rating: Hardwood Backgammon at 4.3 against Fluid Backgammon's 3.8. Hardwood Backgammon also leads on ratings volume (166 vs 18) and device support (4 vs 2). Fluid Backgammon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hardwood Backgammon sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Fluid Backgammon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hardwood Backgammon holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hardwood Backgammon has 166 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 63% of Hardwood Backgammon's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fluid Backgammon | Hardwood Backgammon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluid-backgammon/id880466987/reviews) | **[4.3 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-backgammon/id897715914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **166** |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Henry Wilson](https://appshunter.io/developer/880466990) | [Silver Creek Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/493710735) |

## What reviewers say

### Fluid Backgammon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fluid-backgammon/id880466987)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hardwood Backgammon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-backgammon/id897715914)

Experience the classic board game with this digital adaptation. Play against a strong AI, challenge friends locally, or compete with players worldwide. Features include full match play, a doubling cube, and engaging achievements.

**Highlights:** Single player vs AI, Online multiplayer, 2 player local mode, Full match play, Doubling cube, Achievements

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Plus Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Membership | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Month Plus Membership | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| 12 Month Plus Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Pack of 80 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 165 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 425 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Plus Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 865 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $14.99 | one-time |
| Plus Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1800 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 High-quality graphics and visual design
- 🎵 Relaxing sound effects and audio
- 👍 Clean, intuitive interface
- 🎮 Multiple game modes (single and multiplayer)
- ⚡ Minimal ads and non-intrusive monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Perceived unfair/rigged dice rolls favoring AI
- 😤 Computer gets excessive doubles and perfect rolls
- 🔒 Paywall features and token-based progression
- 📱 Game board too small on large screens
- 🐢 Game performance issues and slowness

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to load on some devices
- Apple TV version blocks legal moves
- Controls unresponsive on Apple TV
- Unclear how to enable local multiplayer between devices
- Game becomes unresponsive during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Acey-Deucey game variant
- Larger, scalable game board for tablets
- Better difficulty settings based on strategy, not just dice manipulation
- More multiplayer players available
- Customizable game rules and settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fluid Backgammon free?

Fluid Backgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hardwood Backgammon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fluid Backgammon or Hardwood Backgammon?

Hardwood Backgammon is rated higher. Fluid Backgammon averages 3.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Hardwood Backgammon averages 4.3 from 166 ratings.

### Do Fluid Backgammon or Hardwood Backgammon have ads?

Hardwood Backgammon shows ads; Fluid Backgammon does not.

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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.*