# Crazy 8s vs Phase Contract Rummy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crazy 8s at 63% against Phase Contract Rummy's 16%. Crazy 8s also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Phase Contract Rummy's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 387). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phase Contract Rummy sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Crazy 8s asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crazy 8s holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phase Contract Rummy has 5.8K ratings behind it against 387, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Crazy 8s's written reviews are positive against 16% of Phase Contract Rummy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crazy 8s | Phase Contract Rummy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-8s/id466005002/reviews)** | [4.3 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-contract-rummy/id531831345/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 387 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 16.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fishdog.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/337519299) | [Magmic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/302049357) |

## What reviewers say

### Crazy 8s

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-8s/id466005002)

Experience a fast-paced card game against three AI opponents. Match cards by number, letter, or color, or use an 8 card to change the suit. Explore additional rules for varied gameplay.

**Highlights:** Play against 3 computer opponents, Match number, letter, or color, Use 8 cards to switch colors, Play with Mau Mau rules, Includes special cards (Lose a Turn, Take a Card, Switchback)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 💡 Includes Mau Mau variation
- 🎨 Nice design and colors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Slow after recent update
- 🔊 Preferences not saved
- 🤖 Feels rigged or AI-driven

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't reset properly after winning
- Incorrect card behavior (e.g. 8s as first card)
- Difficulty distinguishing card colors

**Requested features**

- Adjustable game speed
- Manual card selection
- Multiplayer support
- Scoring and statistics


### Phase Contract Rummy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-contract-rummy/id531831345)

Experience a classic rummy-style card game with a unique contract-based twist. Challenge friends or play solo, level up, and unlock new themes and rewards. Utilize special cards and power-ups to outmaneuver opponents and complete contracts.

**Highlights:** Play for free, 1v1 multiplayer, Level up and unlock rewards, Exotic themes and contracts, Wild Joker cards, Daily rewards and special events

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Revive Power-up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Masters Edition | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🚀 Challenging
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔒 Coins/IAP issues
- 👎 Disappointing update
- 👎 Childish design

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Freezes during gameplay
- Connectivity issues with multiplayer
- Inconsistent card/phase detection

**Requested features**

- Bring back original version
- Add multiplayer with friends
- Reduce ads
- Improve AI difficulty


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crazy 8s free?

Crazy 8s is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phase Contract Rummy free?

Phase Contract Rummy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crazy 8s or Phase Contract Rummy?

Crazy 8s is rated higher. Crazy 8s averages 4.7 out of 5 from 387 ratings, while Phase Contract Rummy averages 4.3 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Crazy 8s or Phase Contract Rummy have ads?

Both Crazy 8s and Phase Contract Rummy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crazy 8s or Phase Contract Rummy?

Crazy 8s ships an update every 2 months, and Phase Contract Rummy every 2 months. Most recently, Crazy 8s was updated on September 19, 2026 and Phase Contract Rummy on September 25, 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.*