Comparison

Narde vs PrefA

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

Head to head
About

Narde

This app offers a strategic variant of backgammon where luck is removed, focusing on positioning and tactical blocking. Play against AI or global opponents, mastering unique rules and building your legacy through skillful play.

Highlights
  • Pure strategy, no luck
  • Solo mode against AI
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Authentic Narde rules
  • One-tap movement
  • In-game rulebook with tips
  • Daily leaderboards
Features
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Experience the strategic depth of the beloved backgammon variant! ◆ Pure Strategy, No Luck Unlike traditional backgammon, Narde eliminates the element of chance through hitting. Every checker you place is safe, transforming the game into a thrilling race of positioning and tactical blocking. Master the art of building primes, managing your pieces, and outmaneuvering your opponent in this chess-like twist on a classic! ◆ Game Features Two Ways to Play: ► Solo Mode - Challenge sophisticated AI in matches of 1, 3, 5, 11, or 15 rounds. Perfect your strategy with optional doubling cube! ► Online Multiplayer - Compete globally through Game Center. Start with 2,000 chips and build your fortune one strategic victory at a time! ◆ Authentic Narde Rules: • Strategic "head" rule - only one checker can leave your starting point per turn • No hitting - create blocking positions instead of risky blots • Build powerful primes (but not too powerful - fair play rules apply!) • Both players race in the same direction for unique tactical challenges ◆ Smart Features: • One-tap movement with intelligent die ordering • Advanced random dice algorithm ensures completely fair rolls • Clean, intuitive interface designed for iOS • Comprehensive in-game rulebook with strategy tips • Daily leaderboards to track your dominance ◆ Why Narde? If you love backgammon but crave more strategy and less luck, Narde is your perfect match. Every game is a battle of wits where superior positioning beats fortunate rolls. Whether you're a backgammon master seeking a fresh challenge or a strategy game enthusiast looking for your next obsession, Narde delivers depth, excitement, and endless replayability. ◆ Build Your Legacy • Climb the daily leaderboards • Accumulate chips through skillful play • Master both aggressive racing and patient blocking strategies • Join a global community of strategic thinkers Download now and discover why Narde has captivated players for generations!

About

PrefA

Experience classic and ordered Preferans card games on a journey with 33 levels. Compete against AI players with varying skill levels in this 10-card plain-trick game.

Highlights
  • Classic Preferans gameplay
  • Ordered Preferans (Bandit mode)
  • 33-level journey progression
  • AI opponents with varying skill
  • Bidding and trump suit mechanics
Features
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You are offered to take a journey through the routes Moscow - Petushki playing ordered or classic Preferans! The route is made up of 33 stops. Arrival at a certain station will signify the transition to the next level, where your coupe (table) will get filled up with new players. Each player has their own level of understanding of the game. Preference is a 10-card plain-trick game with bidding. A bidding process is used to decide which player declares the trump suit as well as the contract. Declarer's objective is to win the contracted number of tricks. The defenders' main objective is to prevent this. Players must follow suit if possible, else trump if possible. Bandit - This is ordered Preferans. Playing this feature, each player is required to play 6 spades, 6 clubs, 6 diamonds, 6 hearts, 7, 8, 9, 10, two all-passes and miser. All sixer games are started with the proclamation of the trump suit until the announcement of the buy-in. Games 7, 8, 9, 10 are announced until the opening of the buy-in, however, the trump suit is announced after.

Screenshots

Narde4 screens
PrefA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Narde at 4.2 against PrefA's 2.8. Narde also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (362 vs 4). PrefA's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 1 one-off in-app purchase and PrefA sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Narde holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narde has 362 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Narde's written reviews are positive against 44% of PrefA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Narde ships an update every 2 months, PrefA every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Narde versus PrefA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNardePrefA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (362 ratings) — better2.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings362 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB85 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAdikusFuzzex Inc

Customer experience

Narde

All ratings362 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral12.0%
Negative37.2%

PrefA

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

Bugs and requests

Narde

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Dice roll #5 does not allow piece movement
  • Game refuses to allow valid moves
  • Doubles cannot be used when spaces are blocked
  • Possible movements not underlined after update
  • Rule changes for first roll (3:3, 4:4, 6:6)
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  • Piece placement position incorrect in some versions
  • Color contrast too neutral making game hard to see
  • Accept/Reject buttons swapped in dialogs
  • Rules link does not work
  • Game lag and performance issues

Requested features

10 requests
  • Publish dice rolling algorithm for peer review
  • Implement doubling cube in live play
  • Add difficulty levels for computer opponents
  • Display opponent statistics and skill levels
  • Persistent scoring system across sessions
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  • Better rule explanations and tutorials
  • Music alert when opponent joins waiting game
  • Option to change color skins/themes
  • Real player matching instead of bots
  • Improved online matchmaking system

PrefA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Narde

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
2 purchases

PrefA

One-time2
  • 2000 coins for Preferans$0.99
  • PrefA$2.99

Questions

Is Narde free?
Narde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrefA free?
PrefA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Narde or PrefA?
Narde is rated higher. Narde averages 4.2 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while PrefA averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Narde or PrefA have ads?
Narde shows ads; PrefA does not.
Which is updated more often, Narde or PrefA?
Narde ships an update every 2 months, and PrefA every 16 months. Most recently, Narde was updated on October 3, 2026 and PrefA on September 29, 2026.

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