# Five vs Rummikub

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.

Both are free to download. Rummikub sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Five asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Five | Rummikub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-o-classic/id408157861/reviews)** | [4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rummikub/id1015322991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 47.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#64** |
| Size | 23 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Curt Stein](https://appshunter.io/developer/290225855) | [Kinkajoo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/973113360) |

## What reviewers say

### Five

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-o-classic/id408157861)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add messaging feature
- Improve difficulty balance
- Add forfeit rules for inactive players
- Allow communication with other players
- Option to turn off add/multiplier squares


### Rummikub

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

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Free · Family, #91 Top Grossing · Family, #153 Top Grossing · Board, #181 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*