Narde vs Backgammon Rounds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Strong AI for singleplayer
- Multiplayer over internet
- Hot seat multiplayer
- Scoreboards and leaderboards
- Online shop with gameboards
- Dice roll analytics
- Fair dice generation
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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!
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.
- Fast, responsive gameplay
- Single-player AI matches
- Online multiplayer
- Interactive tutorial
- Multiple board styles
- Clean interface
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Narde ships an update monthly, Backgammon Rounds every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Narde | Backgammon Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App Holdings | INVISIBLE REMARK LLC |
Customer experience
Narde
Backgammon Rounds
In-app purchases
Narde
- Disable Ads$0.99
- Oriental Pearl$1.99
- Royal Nut-tree$1.99
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- 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
Backgammon Rounds
- Persian Board$2.99
- Ottoman Board$2.99
- Greek Board$2.99
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- Cairo Board$2.99
- Milano Board$2.99
- All Boards Bundle$9.99









