Comparison

500 Scorer vs Classic Rummy

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

Head to head
About

500 Scorer

This game utility simplifies scoring for the card game 500. Users input the winning bid and tricks taken, and the app automatically calculates the score. It offers a straightforward way to manage game results.

Highlights
  • Automatic score calculation
  • Input winning bid
  • Input tricks taken
  • Simple interface
Features
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500 Scorer helps you score the card game 500. Simply enter in the winning bid and the number of tricks taken and 500 Scorer takes care of the rest! It couldn't be simpler! Enjoy!!

About

Classic Rummy

Enjoy a classic card game experience with this digital version of Rummy. Strategize to form sets and runs of cards, aiming for the highest score. Features include adjustable game settings and local statistics tracking.

Highlights
  • Card game strategy
  • Set and run formation
  • Adjustable game speed
  • Manual and automatic sorting
  • Local statistics
  • Universal app support
Features
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From the makers of Classic Euchre and Pyramid Solitaire, comes the classic game of Rummy. This has always been a long time favorite game of previous mobile device customers, and we are glad to make it available for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch platforms. Classic Rummy is a game of making runs and sets of cards in the quest to get the most points. Our innovative played card grid makes it simple to see what has been played, and by whom. Our version is similar to 500 Rummy, where you can lay down runs and sets as you have them. Points for cards left in your hand when a player goes out are subtracted from your score. Basic Features: - Universal app and retina graphics for all iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch devices, including the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. - 2 Player mode included (you versus your device). - Manual and Automatic hand sorting. - Adjustable end game score (100 to 5000). - Adjustable game speed. - Verbose mode to indicate the card you just drew. - Local stats kept for number of games won/played. Optional Features (available via a single in-app purchase): - 3 and 4 player mode. - Alternative Scoring. - Runs Only mode. - Strict Pick-Up. We are happy to provide the basic game play free of charge by having the app ad supported. For those who like to play ad free, there is an in-app purchase available to remove ads.

Screenshots

500 Scorer2 screens
Classic Rummy2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 500 Scorer at none against Classic Rummy's 2. 500 Scorer also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.3). Classic Rummy's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 25%). On price, ratings volume, 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. Classic Rummy sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 500 Scorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

500 Scorer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of 500 Scorer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Classic Rummy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
500 Scorer versus Classic Rummy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter500 ScorerClassic Rummy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better10.3
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodeBurnersSeahorse Software

Customer experience

500 Scorer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative60.0%

Classic Rummy

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

500 Scorer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Classic Rummy

One-time2
  • Extra Game Options$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is 500 Scorer free?
500 Scorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Classic Rummy free?
Classic Rummy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 500 Scorer or Classic Rummy?
500 Scorer is rated higher. 500 Scorer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Classic Rummy averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do 500 Scorer or Classic Rummy have ads?
Neither 500 Scorer nor Classic Rummy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 500 Scorer or Classic Rummy?
500 Scorer ships an update every 5 months, and Classic Rummy every 5 months. Most recently, 500 Scorer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Classic Rummy on November 3, 2026.

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