Comparison

Backgammon Tutor vs Tower Strike

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

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About

Backgammon Tutor

This app serves as a comprehensive tutor for learning and playing backgammon. It offers various game modes, including against AI or other players, with features like progressive undo, move suggestions, and detailed statistics. Customize your experience with extensive settings and enjoy enhanced graphics on multiple devices.

Highlights
  • AI Tutor for learning
  • Play against computer or players
  • Progressive undo and move suggestions
  • Game Center achievements and leaderboards
  • Local network and pass-the-device modes
  • Detailed statistics tracking
  • Customizable settings
Features
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* MOST User Friendly BACKGAMMON App * - Tutor for Computer games, helps you learn how to play. - Invite players or play with random opponents. - Rematch option at the end of a match. - Game Center achievements and leader boards. Highlights include: - Look for Game Center auto-match opponents while playing a local game - Option to switch board home position and swap color. - Text chat feature for all network games (Game Center, Local Network). Can be turned OFF. - Play a Local Network game (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi), against the computer, or a pass-the-device game. - Skill rating, won games, won match points and experience scores for completed Game Center matches. - Progressive undo, replay last move, PIP values, doubling cube, human powered random rolls. - Checkers are easy to select and move, with variable animation speed. - Optionally show all possible moves for any piece, or use "one-tap" moves. - Play 1, 3, 5 or unlimited-point matches. - Resignation with 1, 2, 3 and unlimited times multiplier. - Universal App: enhanced graphics for iPad and retina displays. - Neural Network based advanced computer algorithm. - Extensive settings screen allows users to customize their experience (see screen shots). - Multiple dice rolling algorithms. - Statistics screen: tracks games won, matches points won, as well as dice roll statistics. - If the losing player disconnects from the game the winning player gets awarded the win. - 60-second time limit per move for Game Center Auto-Match games.

About

Tower Strike

Features
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▶ THINK FAST. MOVE SMART. Take control of the battlefield in a sleek, fast-paced strategy game where quick decisions and smart planning decide everything. Send your units with a simple swipe, expand your control, and cut off your opponents before they overwhelm you. The rules are easy to understand — mastering them is the real challenge. ▶ SIMPLE CONTROLS, DEEP TACTICS Every level is a puzzle. Every move is a commitment. Timing, positioning, and resource management are key. One wrong action can cost you the match, while a clever play can flip the entire battle in seconds. Designed for quick sessions, but deep enough to keep you thinking long after the level ends. ▶ EXPAND YOUR CONTROL • Capture and defend strategic points • Outsmart multiple enemy factions • Adapt to obstacles, blocked paths, and dangerous zones • Unlock new mechanics as the challenge grows • Replay levels to discover better solutions There’s always a smarter way to win.

Screenshots

Backgammon Tutor4 screens
Tower Strike1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tower Strike at none against Backgammon Tutor's shown. Tower Strike also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Backgammon Tutor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Tower Strike sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backgammon Tutor ships an update every 2 months, Tower Strike every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Backgammon Tutor versus Tower Strike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackgammon TutorTower Strike
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (307 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings307 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB177 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperQuatrian Inc.Youssef Ghorbel

Bugs and requests

Backgammon Tutor

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes and restarts
  • Computer rolls too many doubles
  • Computer rolls specific numbers to win
  • Computer cheats
  • Dice rolls are not random
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  • Game is rigged
  • Computer always wins initial roll
  • Computer gets doubles more often
  • Computer rolls 6 more frequently
  • Skill ratings not kept
  • Does not work on older phones
  • Not compatible with older iOS versions

Requested features

7 requests
  • Increase customization options
  • More step-by-step instructions
  • Auto-roll option
  • Auto-select knocked out piece
  • Option to re-roll dice
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  • Recognize when game has limited moves and notify player with auto-complete option
  • Market better to increase online players

Tower Strike

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Backgammon Tutor

Subscriptions1
  • No Ads Subscription$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • No Ads$4.99
7 purchases

Tower Strike

One-time7
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Coin Pack 1$2.99
  • Gems Pack 1$2.99
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  • Coins Pack 2$4.99
  • Gems Pack 2$4.99
  • Coin Pack 3$6.99
  • Gems Pack 3$6.99

Questions

Is Backgammon Tutor free?
Backgammon Tutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tower Strike free?
Tower Strike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backgammon Tutor or Tower Strike have ads?
Backgammon Tutor shows ads; Tower Strike does not.
Which is updated more often, Backgammon Tutor or Tower Strike?
Backgammon Tutor ships an update every 2 months, and Tower Strike every 2 days. Most recently, Backgammon Tutor was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tower Strike on October 7, 2026.

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