Comparison

Narde vs Backgammon Rounds

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

Head to head
About

Narde

Experience a classic two-player board game where strategy and luck combine. Move your pieces based on dice rolls and aim to remove all your checkers from the board before your opponent. Enjoy single-player against AI or challenge others online.

Highlights
  • Strong AI for singleplayer
  • Multiplayer over internet
  • Hot seat multiplayer
  • Scoreboards and leaderboards
  • Online shop with gameboards
  • Dice roll analytics
  • Fair dice generation
Features
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Russian nardes (classic backgammon) is one of the oldest board games for two players. The playing pieces are moved according to the roll of dice, and a player wins by removing all of his pieces from the board before his opponent. Backgammon is a member of the tables family, one of the oldest classes of board games in the world. Although luck is one of the determining factors in the outcome, strategy plays a more important role in the long run. With each roll of the dice, players must choose from numerous options for moving their checkers and anticipate possible counter-moves by the opponent. Game features: - Strong AI for singleplayer game - Multiplayer game over internet and on one device (hot seat) - Scoreboards and leaderboards - Online shop with 12 unique gameboards - Comprehensive dice roll analytics - Random.org dice generation for fair play Play now for free!

About

Backgammon Rounds

Enjoy a modern backgammon experience with quick games or long sessions. Play against AI, friends online, or learn with tutorials. Features smooth gameplay and a clear board for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Fast, responsive gameplay
  • Single-player AI matches
  • Online multiplayer
  • Interactive tutorial
  • Multiple board styles
  • Clean interface
Features
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Backgammon Rounds is a clean, modern backgammon experience built for quick games and long sessions alike. Play the way you want: Challenge smart computer opponents Play with friends online Learn with built-in tutorials Finish fast rounds or settle into full matches Designed to feel sharp and readable, the game focuses on smooth play, clear moves, and a board that stays easy to follow whether you are new to backgammon or already experienced. Features: Fast, responsive backgammon gameplay Single-player matches against AI Online multiplayer Interactive tutorial flow for learning the game Multiple board styles and visual themes Clean interface built for phones and tablets Whether you want a quick match on a break or a more competitive session, Backgammon Rounds keeps the experience simple, polished, and satisfying.

Screenshots

Narde4 screens
Backgammon Rounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Backgammon Rounds at 5.0 against Narde's 3.8. Backgammon Rounds also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Narde's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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. Narde sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Backgammon Rounds sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backgammon Rounds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narde has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Narde ships an update monthly, Backgammon Rounds every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Narde versus Backgammon Rounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNardeBackgammon Rounds
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp HoldingsINVISIBLE REMARK LLC

Customer experience

Narde

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative77.1%

Backgammon Rounds

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Narde

One-time10
  • Disable Ads$0.99
  • Oriental Pearl$1.99
  • Royal Nut-tree$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Force of Nature$1.99
  • Game set "Russian Power" backgammon$1.99
  • Game set "Bushido" backgammon$1.99
  • Handful of coins$1.99
  • Purse of coins$4.99
  • Bag of coins$9.99
  • Chest with coins$19.99
6 purchases

Backgammon Rounds

One-time6
  • Persian Board$2.99
  • Ottoman Board$2.99
  • Greek Board$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Cairo Board$2.99
  • Milano Board$2.99
  • All Boards Bundle$9.99

Questions

Is Narde free?
Narde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon Rounds free?
Backgammon Rounds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Narde or Backgammon Rounds?
Backgammon Rounds is rated higher. Narde averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Backgammon Rounds averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Narde or Backgammon Rounds have ads?
Neither Narde nor Backgammon Rounds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Narde or Backgammon Rounds?
Narde ships an update monthly, and Backgammon Rounds every 3 days. Most recently, Narde was updated on October 9, 2026 and Backgammon Rounds on October 9, 2026.

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