Comparison

Five vs Rummikub

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

Head to head
About

Five

A numerical board game where players place number tiles to form sequences that add up to multiples of five. Compete against friends or AI in this strategic puzzle game with bonus squares for higher scores.

Highlights
  • Numerical tile placement
  • Sequences sum to multiples of five
  • Single player vs. AI
  • Online multiplayer
  • Touch and drag controls
  • Hint system
Features
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Five-O puts a numerical twist on the classic crossword board game! Instead of letters, you place number tiles, forming sequences that must add up to multiples of five, with no more than five tiles per sequence. Think strategically, maximize your bonuses, and outscore your opponent! Features: Easy to learn rules Single player mode with challenging computer opponents Online Multiplayer! Play with your friends or let Game Center find you a match Simple controls, just touch and drag the tiles to the board  Hints for when you get stuck How to play: Players take turns placing intersecting sequences of numbers on the board which sum to multiples of five. For example, 7-3-8-7 would be a valid sequence because it adds up to 25. The sequence 3-9-5 is not valid because it adds up to 17 which is not a multiple of five. On each turn, players may play tiles in one straight line sequence, horizontally or vertically. The first sequence must be played on the center square, and all sequences after that must intersect with tiles already in play. The score for each play is the sum of all the number tiles in sequences completed on that turn. Colored bonus squares award extra points and multipliers. At the end of each turn, players draw new tiles to replace the ones played. The game ends when a player plays all of their remaining tiles and there are no more tiles left to draw.

About

Rummikub

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
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The original Rummikub FREE version (not Rummy nor Rummy Cube or Okey) is one of the most popular family games in the world. The unique combination of tactical thinking, luck and tense competition has made this classic family game to one of the most successful games for the past 70 years! Arrange the tiles to create the smartest color and numbers combinations. Will you be the first player to place all tiles and win the match? * Play the classic Rummikub game online with your friends, family or players from all around the World. * You can choose to connect with your Facebook account, Game Center or as a guest. * Collect a daily bonus and get rewarded for coming back everyday. PLAY NOW Play ONLINE with millions of Rummikub players from all around the world and try to win as many points as you can to become the Rummikub Master! CUSTOM GAME CREATE a public table with your own preferences; number of players, turn time and entry fee. PRIVATE GAME INVITE FRIENDS and family members to play! Create private tables and choose your own personal game settings. You can see which of your friends are online from your Facebook's friendlist and invite them to join you to play a fun classic Rummikub game. We offer a few types of tables - for conservative, moderate and High Roller's players. PRACTICE GAME Play against computer players (also available OFFLINE). Define the turn time, opponents number and difficulty level. Includes 10 supported languages - English, German, French, Dutch, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, and Turkish. Experienced a problem? Got a suggestion? You can reach us at support@rummikub-apps.com

Screenshots

Five4 screens
Rummikub4 screens

Verdict

The call

Five and Rummikub both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Five's written reviews are positive against 47% of Rummikub's. Five also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Rummikub's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 70) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). 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. Rummikub sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Five asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Five against 4.4 for Rummikub. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rummikub has 14K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Five's written reviews are positive against 47% of Rummikub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Five ships an update every 4 months, Rummikub every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Five versus Rummikub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiveRummikub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (70 ratings) — better4.4 (14K ratings)
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better47.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7014K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#64 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB280 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCurt SteinKinkajoo Ltd

Customer experience

Five

All ratings70 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.4%

Rummikub

All ratings13,640 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews1,547 reviews
Positive47.0%
Neutral13.1%
Negative39.9%

User reviews

Five

From 70 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🧠 Great brain game
  • 👍 Enjoyable and addictive
  • 💡 Challenging and fun
  • 🚀 Fast and easy to learn
  • 😊 Relaxing gameplay

Room to improve

  • 💸 Too many ads
  • ❌ Game crashes
  • 📉 Difficulty imbalance
  • 🐌 Slow loading/connecting
  • 🚫 No communication feature

Rummikub

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Five

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Game no longer works
  • App doesn't respond to touch
  • Doesn't add or multiply correctly
  • Ad crashes and app restarts
  • Doesn't connect to games on multiple devices
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  • Errors when finishing turns
  • Slow to load and connect to Gamecenter
  • Free and deluxe versions crash
  • Unable to open started games
  • Unable to create new matches
  • Shows red alert dot when no games are in queue
  • Game Centre not cooperating for invites
  • Bug with notice on icon

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add messaging feature
  • Improve difficulty balance
  • Add forfeit rules for inactive players
  • Allow communication with other players
  • Option to turn off add/multiplier squares
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  • Improve invite functionality
  • Make a version divisible by tens

Rummikub

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

Five

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Rummikub

One-time8
  • 10,000 Rummikub coins$2.99
  • 18,350 coins$4.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
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  • 40000 coins$9.99
  • 87000 coins$19.99
  • 140000 coins$29.99
  • 250000 coins$49.99
  • 750,000 Rummikub Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Five free?
Five is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rummikub free?
Rummikub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Five or Rummikub?
Five is rated higher. Five averages 4.5 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Rummikub averages 4.4 from 14K ratings.
Do Five or Rummikub have ads?
Both Five and Rummikub show ads.
Which is updated more often, Five or Rummikub?
Five ships an update every 4 months, and Rummikub every 2 months. Most recently, Five was updated on October 14, 2026 and Rummikub on October 22, 2026.

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