Comparison

BG Buddy vs Backgammon

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

Head to head
About

BG Buddy

This app provides a comprehensive tool for scoring and managing backgammon matches. It features a tournament clock, dice roller, scorecard, and the ability to analyze game statistics and positions. It also includes accessibility features for visually impaired players.

Highlights
  • Tournament style match clock
  • Match play with Jacoby, Beaver, and settlement options
  • Win percentage tracking over time
  • Position photo analysis
  • Talking dice for visually impaired players
  • Random dice with cube generator
  • Automatic tweeting of results
Features
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BG Buddy is a backgammon scoreboard and much more! Features include a tournament clock, dice, cube, scorecard, position photos and stats. Talking dice allow visually impaired players to play unaided. Everything you need to score and keep track of your live match data. •Tournament style match clock: Adjustable clock times and grace times for each player allowing for time handicaps. Clock presets include: -Standard (2 minutes/point + 12 seconds grace time per move) -Speedgammon 0.4 (26 seconds/point + 10) -Speedgammon 0.5 (30 seconds/point + 10) -Consultation Doubles (3 minutes/point + 15) •Match Play or Unlimited/Money games with Jacoby, Beaver and settlement options. •Win percentages. See how your win percentage has changed over time by selecting the previous: 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 1 year, 2 years, or all matches periods. Group your matches by event/tournament or opponent name and see your win percentages for each. •Take position photos to improve your game and keep them organised for each match. Match scores, cube value and cube decision appear under each photo. Mark photos to show the correct cube decision and whether you made the correct decision over the board. •Share you position photos via social media either immediately or after the match. Choose “Cube Action?” to test your friends without showing your actual play. •Baffle Box: Simple dice rolling screen. Talking dice + Tap to end Turn options. •Random dice with cube: Speed up your matches significantly - no shaking, no cocked dice, no floored dice. •Choice of dice generator including the Mersenne Twister Generator which uses a secret code input by each player before the match. This offers proof that the dice are fair. •Talking Dice feature for visually impaired players - audible dice, cube, clock times and score information at all times allowing unaided play. •Automatically tweet your game and match results.

About

Backgammon

Experience a classic board game with modern competitive features and beautiful graphics. Roll dice, move checkers, and use strategic skills to win prizes and climb the ranks. Enjoy a smooth, skill-based gameplay experience designed for competitive play.

Highlights
  • Classic backgammon gameplay
  • Competitive features
  • Beautiful graphic design
  • Skill-based play
  • Real rewards and prizes
  • Move-assist functionality
Features
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2026's most anticipated skill-based backgammon game is ON!  
Experience the perfect integration of smooth classic backgammon gameplay and addicting competitive features with beautiful graphic design. Become the #1 Backgammon player in the world! 
Free to play for real rewards and use your skill to win Big Prize within Backgammon Clash! 

Free Backgammon Play
 - Roll dice and move your checkers to the goal. 
- Score points for captures & blocks, and raise streaks!
 - Capture 3 times in a row to use skills & make you win easily!
 - Get higher scores with fewer steps and time spent!

 Backgammon Features 
- Unique boosters lead to amply rewarding!
 - Move-Assist, highlights available moves!
 - Tons of Free Bonuses, Trophies, Prizes & More!
 - Easy to learn & Enjoyable to play!
 - Well-designed Graphics & Soundtrack!

Screenshots

BG Buddy4 screens
Backgammon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgammon at none against BG Buddy's 1. BG Buddy's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. BG Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backgammon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BG Buddy against 5.0 for Backgammon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of BG Buddy's written reviews are positive against 70% of Backgammon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BG Buddy ships an update monthly, Backgammon every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BG Buddy versus Backgammon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBG BuddyBackgammon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB204 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJames KnipePinecone Limited

Customer experience

BG Buddy

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Backgammon

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BG Buddy

One-time1
  • BG Buddy Full Upgrade$1.99
None

Backgammon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BG Buddy free?
BG Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon free?
Backgammon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BG Buddy or Backgammon?
BG Buddy and Backgammon are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do BG Buddy or Backgammon have ads?
Neither BG Buddy nor Backgammon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BG Buddy or Backgammon?
BG Buddy ships an update monthly, and Backgammon every 4 months. Most recently, BG Buddy was updated on September 25, 2026 and Backgammon on October 5, 2026.

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