Comparison

Fluid Backgammon vs Backgammon King

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 King

Experience the ancient strategy board game of Backgammon. Compete against AI opponents with varying difficulty, challenge friends offline, or test your skills against players worldwide in online multiplayer matches. Enjoy simple graphics and engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Single player with 4 difficulty levels
  • Offline 2-player mode
  • Online multiplayer battles
  • Simple and comfortable graphics
  • Play without Wi-Fi or internet
Features
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Backgammon is the oldest board game played by many people from the Bronze Age to modern times. The origin of many board games. There still is popular in many countries. [Rules] All stones come in to their headquarters, you can remove the stone. You pulled out all his stones than your opponent to win in the first game. If you come up with only one stone at a Cannes party, you can get your own stone. [Features] - Single Player: 4 levels of difficulty support - 2 Play: Offline Friends and charged with a mobile device - Multiplayer: Online battle with the world - Simple and comfortable graphics - fun game, free game, no wifi, no internet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mobirixplayen YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/mobirix1

Screenshots

Fluid Backgammon3 screens
Backgammon King4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fluid Backgammon and Backgammon King both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of Fluid Backgammon's written reviews are positive against 15% of Backgammon King's. Fluid Backgammon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Backgammon King's advantage is ratings volume (150 vs 18). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fluid Backgammon holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backgammon King has 150 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 15% of Backgammon King's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fluid Backgammon versus Backgammon King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFluid BackgammonBackgammon King
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (18 ratings) — better3.6 (150 ratings)
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings18150 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenry WilsonMOBIRIX

Customer experience

Fluid Backgammon

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

Backgammon King

All ratings150 ratings
Positive63.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative26.0%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral20.5%
Negative64.1%

Bugs and requests

Fluid Backgammon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Backgammon King

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game freezes
  • Illegal moves allowed
  • Dice roll issues (not random, biased)
  • Slow response to touch
  • Display issues in Japanese environment

Requested features

8 requests
  • Faster gameplay option
  • Ad-free version
  • Online multiplayer
  • Doubling cube feature
  • Score tracking/stats
Show 3 more
  • Improved AI strategy
  • Better touch sensitivity for pieces
  • Dark mode

In-app purchases

None

Fluid Backgammon

No in-app purchases

None

Backgammon King

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fluid Backgammon free?
Fluid Backgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backgammon King free?
Backgammon King is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fluid Backgammon or Backgammon King?
Fluid Backgammon is rated higher. Fluid Backgammon averages 3.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Backgammon King averages 3.6 from 150 ratings.
Do Fluid Backgammon or Backgammon King have ads?
Backgammon King shows ads; Fluid Backgammon does not.

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