Narde vs Long Narde
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Long Narde
Experience a classic dice game with multiple difficulty levels and single or two-player modes. Enjoy offline play with detailed game statistics and a fair dice system. The game is optimized for minimal battery consumption and a small download size.
- 8 difficulty levels
- One or Two player mode
- Game dice statistics
- Dice without cheat
- Undo move
- Small package size
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Long Narde, also known as just Nardy. The game is played in Middle East, East Europe, Ukraine and Russia. Features: # No Banners! # 8 difficulty levels # One or Two player mode # Game dice statistics # Dice without cheat # Game does not eat battery # Undo move # Small package size
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Narde at 4.2 against Long Narde's 3.0. Narde also leads on ratings volume (364 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). Long Narde's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Narde sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Long Narde asks for nothing beyond the download.
Narde holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narde has 364 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Narde ships an update every 2 months, Long Narde every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Narde | Long Narde |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (364 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 364 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adikus | Miroslav Kisly |
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
Long Narde
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Narde
- Remove Ads$1.99
Long Narde
No in-app purchases
