# Narde vs Gammon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gammon at 100% against Narde's 50%. Gammon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Narde's advantage is ratings volume (364 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Narde sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gammon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gammon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Narde's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gammon's.

Narde ships an update every 2 months, Gammon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Narde | Gammon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narde-long-backgammon/id970411932/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gammon-play-and-learn/id6811163229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **364** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adikus](https://appshunter.io/developer/293841475) | [Arvin Dang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051512637) |

## What reviewers say

### Narde

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narde-long-backgammon/id970411932)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Good visual design and interface
- 🧠 Requires strategic thinking and skill
- 🌐 Online multiplayer functionality
- 📱 Works well as a mobile game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Dice rolls appear non-random and biased
- 🤖 Suspected rigged algorithm favoring opponents
- ⏳ Long wait times for online opponents
- 💰 Requires payment to continue playing
- 🔗 Connection loss issues and exploits

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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


### Gammon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gammon-play-and-learn/id6811163229)

Learn and play backgammon with an interactive coach. Master checker movement, hitting, bearing off, and cube decisions through lessons and practice positions. Analyze your matches with AI insights and play against computer opponents or friends offline.

**Highlights:** Interactive backgammon lessons, Position-based learning, AI move analysis and hints, Match replay and review, Computer and local multiplayer, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Narde free?

Narde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gammon free?

Gammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Narde or Gammon?

Gammon is rated higher. Narde averages 4.2 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while Gammon averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Narde or Gammon have ads?

Narde shows ads; Gammon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Narde or Gammon?

Narde ships an update every 2 months, and Gammon every 2 weeks. Most recently, Narde was updated on November 11, 2026 and Gammon on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*