Comparison

Narde vs Tawla 31

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

Tawla 31

Engage in a classic two-player board game variant popular in the Middle East. Challenge AI opponents across six difficulty levels or compete with friends locally and online. Analyze your game with detailed statistics and enjoy a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer without login
  • Single player with 6 difficulty levels
  • Local two-player mode
  • Game dice statistics
  • Cheat-free dice rolls
  • Extensive game analysis statistics
  • Simple user interface
Features
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Play Tawla 31 with AI, online players or with friends on the same device! Tawla 31 (طاولة زهر) is a variant of Backgammon type game played in Middle East. The board game does not need special representation, as well as, for example, chess, checkers. This game is one of the oldest board games for two players. ### Tawla 31 Features ### + Online multiplayer without login + Many online players + Single player with 6 difficulty offline levels + Multiplayer for two on the same device + Game dice statistics + Dices without cheat + Many statistics to analyze game + Simple user interface + Nice wooden board!! Online multiplayer will arrive soon!!!

Screenshots

Narde4 screens
Tawla 314 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tawla 31 at none against Narde's 1. Tawla 31 also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 51%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Narde's advantage is ratings volume (362 vs 9). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tawla 31 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tawla 31 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narde has 362 ratings behind it against 9, 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 80% of Tawla 31's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Narde ships an update every 2 months, Tawla 31 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Narde versus Tawla 31: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNardeTawla 31
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (362 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings362 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAdikusMiroslav Kisly

Customer experience

Narde

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

Tawla 31

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

Tawla 31

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Narde

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Tawla 31

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Narde free?
Narde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tawla 31 free?
Tawla 31 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Narde or Tawla 31?
Tawla 31 is rated higher. Narde averages 4.2 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while Tawla 31 averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Narde or Tawla 31 have ads?
Both Narde and Tawla 31 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Narde or Tawla 31?
Narde ships an update every 2 months, and Tawla 31 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Narde was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tawla 31 on July 27, 2026.

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