Comparison

BG Buddy vs Backgammon Eye

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 Eye

This app uses AI to analyze your backgammon board from a photo, suggesting optimal moves with visual overlays. It's designed to help players of all levels improve their strategy and learn from each game.

Highlights
  • AI-powered move suggestions
  • Real-time photo recognition
  • Visual overlay of optimal moves
  • Pip count analysis
  • Export XGID positions
  • Learn-by-playing feature
Features
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Master Backgammon in Real Time – With the Power of AI Gammon Eye is your personal backgammon coach, right in your pocket. Simply take a photo of your board while playing, and Gammon Eye instantly analyzes the position, showing you the best possible moves overlaid on your image – like augmented reality for backgammon. Whether you're a seasoned player looking to optimize every decision or a beginner eager to learn the right strategy, Gammon Eye is the smartest way to improve your game. Features: • AI-powered move suggestions, right on your board * Export your XGID position so you can analyze moves on your computer • Instant photo recognition of real backgammon positions * Pip count analysis • Visual overlay of optimal and alternative moves • Learn-by-playing: understand the why behind each decision • Designed for both casual players and professionals Gammon Eye uses advanced neural networks trained on expert-level play to bring you world-class analysis in seconds. It’s like having a grandmaster by your side – anytime, anywhere. Make smarter moves. Learn faster. Win more. To speed up processing of the board, consider supporting us by purchasing tokens for priority handling. Install now and bring the power of AI to your backgammon game.

Screenshots

BG Buddy4 screens
Backgammon Eye1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: BG Buddy at free against Backgammon Eye's free with in-app purchases. BG Buddy also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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 and Backgammon Eye sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Eye. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BG Buddy has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BG Buddy ships an update monthly, Backgammon Eye every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BG Buddy versus Backgammon Eye: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBG BuddyBackgammon Eye
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB225 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJames KnipeBrodek

Customer experience

BG Buddy

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

Backgammon Eye

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BG Buddy

One-time1
  • BG Buddy Full Upgrade$1.99
1 purchases

Backgammon Eye

One-time1
  • 500 Tokens$9.99

Questions

Is BG Buddy free?
BG Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgammon Eye free?
Backgammon Eye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BG Buddy or Backgammon Eye?
BG Buddy and Backgammon Eye are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do BG Buddy or Backgammon Eye have ads?
Neither BG Buddy nor Backgammon Eye shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BG Buddy or Backgammon Eye?
BG Buddy ships an update monthly, and Backgammon Eye every 3 weeks. Most recently, BG Buddy was updated on September 25, 2026 and Backgammon Eye on September 28, 2026.

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