# Rummikub vs American Mahjong Practice

The clearest difference is review sentiment: American Mahjong Practice at 93% against Rummikub's 47%. American Mahjong Practice also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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 American Mahjong Practice sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

American Mahjong Practice holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 23K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Rummikub's written reviews are positive against 93% of American Mahjong Practice's.

Rummikub ships an update every 2 months, American Mahjong Practice every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rummikub | American Mahjong Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rummikub/id1015322991/reviews) | **[4.9 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-mahjong-practice/id1458051621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #80 | **#46** |
| Size | 280 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kinkajoo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/973113360) | [Eight Bam LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154367439) |

## What reviewers say

### Rummikub

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

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Family, #94 Top Grossing · Family, #166 Top Grossing · Board, #190 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


### American Mahjong Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/american-mahjong-practice/id1458051621)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · Family, #53 Top Grossing · Family, #80 Top Grossing · Board, #137 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Practice American Mahjong with a large tile design optimized for mobile screens. Learn the 2026 card with suggested hands, validation tools, and progress tracking. Play offline solo against bots or with custom rules.

**Highlights:** Large tiles and font option, 2026 card practice, Suggested hands with overlap analysis, Hand validation and corrections, Progress tracking and stats, Offline play, Play against bots or solo

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access All Features | $3.99 | per month |
| 2025 Hands. All Features | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hands 2024 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2024 Hands, All Features | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Hands, All Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2022 Access All Features | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2022 Access All Features B | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2026 Hands, All Features | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app to learn with
- 👍 Excellent fun game
- 👍 Beginners favorite
- 👍 Great from beginners to pros!
- 👍 BEST way to learn the new card!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pretty good, but needs improvement
- 🐛 Issues w app
- 🐛 Taken away the aha moment
- 🐛 Selecting hands
- 🐛 Mah Jongg

**Reported bugs**

- Tile placement issues
- Incorrect win count tracking
- Upside down orientation
- Discarding issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to see other players' hands
- Option to hide suggested hands
- Ability to switch discard pile location


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rummikub free?

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

### Is American Mahjong Practice free?

American Mahjong Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rummikub or American Mahjong Practice?

American Mahjong Practice is rated higher. Rummikub averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while American Mahjong Practice averages 4.9 from 23K ratings.

### Do Rummikub or American Mahjong Practice have ads?

Rummikub shows ads; American Mahjong Practice does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rummikub or American Mahjong Practice?

Rummikub ships an update every 2 months, and American Mahjong Practice every 6 days. Most recently, Rummikub was updated on October 24, 2026 and American Mahjong Practice on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Rummikub or American Mahjong Practice?

Rummikub currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and American Mahjong Practice at #46. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*