Comparison

Rummy Cubes vs Pup Rummy

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

Head to head
About

Rummy Cubes

Experience the classic Rummy game with a tile-based twist. Arrange tiles to form runs and sets, strategize your moves, and compete against AI or online opponents. Enjoy interactive gameplay with the ability to rearrange tiles on the table.

Highlights
  • Tile-based Rummy gameplay
  • Create runs and sets
  • Single-player vs AI
  • Multiplayer vs 1-3 players
  • Online play with chat
  • Tile rearrangement on table
Features
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Rummy classic game using tiles. Drop a tile on the top of another for creating runs. Play against 1, 2 or 3 players (on iPad, just 1 on iPhone). Or, play and chat online, over the internet, against another player. Drop 30 points for initial drop. Rearrange tiles on the table as you wish, as long as the table stays valid. Touch instructions for full instructions.

About

Pup Rummy

Engage in a strategic tile-matching game where you form groups of three or more. Utilize wildcard tiles and rearrange existing ones to create new combinations. The first player to play all their tiles wins.

Highlights
  • Play matching numbered tiles
  • Use jokers as wildcards
  • Rearrange tiles on the table
  • Multiple game variations
  • Customizable game types
  • Play against computer opponents
  • Undo and redo moves
Features
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Play the addictive game of Tile Rummy (aka Rummy Tiles). Play your tiles in matching groups of three or more. You can use jokers as wildcard tiles. Re-arrange tiles already on the table to create new possibilities. If you are the first to have played all your tiles, you win the game. This is a popular game of strategy and luck, played all around the world in many variations. Pup Rummy offers a number of game variations. This app offers a PLUS mode with all features enabled, and a lite mode with only limited features. You can switch to PLUS mode inside the app: either FREE (with more ads during the game), or paid through an in-app purchase (with no ads at all). With Pup Rummy, you can [with lite mode limitations as indicated]: - play 10 [lite: 3] different built-in game types - play your own customized game types [lite: not available] - play against 1, 2 or 3 computer opponents [lite: 1] - play with or without a time limit per turn varying from 2 minutes to a crazy 20 seconds [lite: none or 60 seconds] - choose your opponents out of 16 [lite: 4] different players with individual skill levels and playing strategies - undo and redo all moves in your turn - neatly arrange groups on the table by type, color and value, with a single tap [lite: not available] - have your tiles organized automatically, or order your tiles yourself [lite: not available] - ask for a hint when you're stuck - pause the game at any moment - stop at any time and continue later - choose bigger or smaller tiles - see your total scores for each table, and reset them whenever you want [lite: not available] - speed up or slow down the tile movement - play using one of the 8 [lite: 2] included tile sets - pick one of the included game backgrounds You play by simply dragging your tiles around. Or you can tap matching tiles first to select them, then drag them all in one go. Opponent moves are animated so you don't lose track. When the table has become too crowded, tap the eye button for an overview of the entire table. In the non-scrolling Parking area you can easily build new combinations. In PLUS mode, you can create your own game types by combining the available game rule options. Pup Rummy supports all known game variations and a few additional rules, not found in the original game: - two spare cells that hold tiles that every player can use - trade those annoying duplicate tiles with other players - skip turns after an invalid turn, instead of having to draw extra tiles Combining all available options allows for millions of possible different game types! Download Pup Rummy now for your daily game!

Screenshots

Rummy Cubes2 screens
Pup Rummy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pup Rummy at 4.5 against Rummy Cubes's 3.3. Pup Rummy also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 41%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Rummy Cubes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Pup Rummy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rummy Cubes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pup Rummy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 145 and 103 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Rummy Cubes's written reviews are positive against 72% of Pup Rummy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rummy Cubes ships an update every 2 weeks, Pup Rummy every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rummy Cubes versus Pup Rummy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRummy CubesPup Rummy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (145 ratings)4.5 (103 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews71.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings145 — better103
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel RosslerOleksandr Piddubnyi

Customer experience

Rummy Cubes

All ratings144 ratings
Positive48.6%
Neutral18.8%
Negative32.6%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral25.4%
Negative33.8%

Pup Rummy

All ratings103 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative19.3%

User reviews

Rummy Cubes

From 145 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast gameplay
  • 👍 Great game overall
  • 💡 Ability to play against computer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Difficulty moving and arranging tiles
  • 🔍 Issues with online play and connectivity

Pup Rummy

From 103 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Well-designed game
  • 🤔 Challenging and engaging
  • 🧠 Good brain teaser
  • 🕰️ Relaxing and enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Frequent freezing/crashing issues
  • 🤖 Unfair advantage for computer players
  • 🔀 Disorganized tile layout

Bugs and requests

Rummy Cubes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Computer making invalid moves
  • Tiles getting stuck on the board
  • Game freezing or closing unexpectedly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add sound effects
  • Implement a scoring system and win/loss tracking
  • Allow playing with friends on the same device

Pup Rummy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Screen flipping upside down
  • Joker usage not following rules
  • Tiles disappearing when computer plays

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Customizable tile sizes
  • Ability to sort tiles
  • More language options

In-app purchases

None

Rummy Cubes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pup Rummy

One-time1
  • PLUS mode$2.99

Questions

Is Rummy Cubes free?
Rummy Cubes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pup Rummy free?
Pup Rummy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rummy Cubes or Pup Rummy?
Pup Rummy is rated higher. Rummy Cubes averages 3.3 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Pup Rummy averages 4.5 from 103 ratings.
Do Rummy Cubes or Pup Rummy have ads?
Both Rummy Cubes and Pup Rummy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rummy Cubes or Pup Rummy?
Rummy Cubes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pup Rummy every 5 months. Most recently, Rummy Cubes was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pup Rummy on October 23, 2026.

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