Comparison

Narde vs Backgammon King

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

Backgammon King

Experience the ancient strategy board game of Backgammon. Compete against AI opponents with varying difficulty, challenge friends offline, or test your skills against players worldwide in online multiplayer matches. Enjoy simple graphics and engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Single player with 4 difficulty levels
  • Offline 2-player mode
  • Online multiplayer battles
  • Simple and comfortable graphics
  • Play without Wi-Fi or internet
Features
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Backgammon is the oldest board game played by many people from the Bronze Age to modern times. The origin of many board games. There still is popular in many countries. [Rules] All stones come in to their headquarters, you can remove the stone. You pulled out all his stones than your opponent to win in the first game. If you come up with only one stone at a Cannes party, you can get your own stone. [Features] - Single Player: 4 levels of difficulty support - 2 Play: Offline Friends and charged with a mobile device - Multiplayer: Online battle with the world - Simple and comfortable graphics - fun game, free game, no wifi, no internet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mobirixplayen YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/mobirix1

Screenshots

Narde4 screens
Backgammon King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Narde at 4.2 against Backgammon King's 3.6. Narde also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 15%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Backgammon King's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Narde holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 362 and 150 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Narde's written reviews are positive against 15% of Backgammon King's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Narde ships an update every 2 months, Backgammon King every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Narde versus Backgammon King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNardeBackgammon King
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (362 ratings) — better3.6 (150 ratings)
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings362 — better150
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAdikusMOBIRIX

Customer experience

Narde

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

Backgammon King

All ratings150 ratings
Positive63.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative26.0%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral20.5%
Negative64.1%

User reviews

Narde

From 362 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🎲 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

Backgammon King

From 150 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good for beginners
  • 👍 Enjoyable game
  • 👍 Free to play
  • 👍 Decent graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐢 Extremely slow gameplay
  • 🎲 Unfair/rigged dice rolls
  • 🤖 Predictable AI
  • 🚫 Missing features (doubling cube, stats)
  • 🖱️ Poor controls/responsiveness

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

Backgammon King

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game freezes
  • Illegal moves allowed
  • Dice roll issues (not random, biased)
  • Slow response to touch
  • Display issues in Japanese environment

Requested features

8 requests
  • Faster gameplay option
  • Ad-free version
  • Online multiplayer
  • Doubling cube feature
  • Score tracking/stats
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  • Improved AI strategy
  • Better touch sensitivity for pieces
  • Dark mode

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Narde

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Backgammon King

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Narde free?
Narde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon King free?
Backgammon King is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Narde or Backgammon King?
Narde is rated higher. Narde averages 4.2 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while Backgammon King averages 3.6 from 150 ratings.
Do Narde or Backgammon King have ads?
Both Narde and Backgammon King show ads.
Which is updated more often, Narde or Backgammon King?
Narde ships an update every 2 months, and Backgammon King every 4 months. Most recently, Narde was updated on October 3, 2026 and Backgammon King on October 2, 2026.

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