# Rummikub vs Burako

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Rummikub at 14K against Burako's 137. Rummikub also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 34%) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). Burako's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rummikub sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Burako sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Burako holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rummikub has 14K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Rummikub's written reviews are positive against 34% of Burako's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rummikub ships an update every 2 months, Burako every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rummikub | Burako |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rummikub/id1015322991/reviews) | **[4.7 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burako/id1051424531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 137 |
| Positive reviews | **46.9% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 280 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kinkajoo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/973113360) | [Web2mil S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/473044024) |

## What reviewers say

### Rummikub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rummikub/id1015322991)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Free · Family, #94 Top Grossing · Family, #167 Top Grossing · Board, #191 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Arrange colored and numbered tiles to form smart combinations in this classic family game. Compete online with players worldwide, challenge friends privately, or practice against AI. Collect daily bonuses and enjoy tactical gameplay with a mix of luck and strategy.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer with friends and global players, Private tables with custom game settings, Offline practice against AI opponents, Daily bonus rewards, Multi-language support, Customizable table preferences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10,000 Rummikub coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18,350 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| 40000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 87000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 140000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 250000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 750,000 Rummikub Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Great travel game
- 👍 Enjoyable game play
- 🚀 Easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Glitching
- 🐛 Tiles jump around
- 🐛 Bots play too fast
- 🐛 Unfair tile distribution

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles disappearing from the board
- Game freezing and requiring restart
- Incorrect scoring when players leave
- Swipe gestures interfering with gameplay

**Requested features**

- Option to play without time limit
- Ability to undo individual moves
- Prevent players from hoarding tiles
- Improved tile distribution algorithm
- Better handling of players leaving mid-game


### Burako

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burako/id1051424531)

A multiplayer tile game popular in Argentina. Players score points by forming combinations like sequences of numbers in the same color or sets of the same number. The goal is to achieve the highest score by creating valid sets and canastas.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer (2 or 4 players), Forming sequences (escaleras), Combining sets (piernas), Creating canastas (seven tiles), Using wild tiles, Scoring points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 10 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credits | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rummikub free?

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

### Is Burako free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rummikub or Burako?

Burako is rated higher. Rummikub averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Burako averages 4.7 from 137 ratings.

### Do Rummikub or Burako have ads?

Both Rummikub and Burako show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rummikub or Burako?

Rummikub ships an update every 2 months, and Burako every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rummikub was updated on October 29, 2026 and Burako on October 23, 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.*