Comparison

Rummy Cubes vs Rummikub®

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

Rummikub®

Arrange colored and numbered tiles to form smart combinations and be the first to empty your rack. Enjoy this classic family game online with friends or against AI opponents. Offers various game modes for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Tile arrangement and combination
  • Online multiplayer with friends
  • Play against AI offline
  • Customizable game settings
  • Private game invitations
  • Multiple language support
Features
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The original Rummikub 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? * Download now and play as much as you want. Get free access to all game modes and features. * No ads! No commercials! * 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. SINGLE PLAY Play against computer players (also available OFFLINE). Set the turn time, opponents number and difficulty level. 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. Includes 10 supported languages - English, German, French, Dutch, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Polish, Turkish and Portuguese. Experienced a problem? Got a suggestion? You can reach us at support@rummikub-apps.com

Screenshots

Rummy Cubes2 screens
Rummikub®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rummy Cubes at Free against Rummikub®'s $6.99. Rummy Cubes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Rummikub®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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

Rummy Cubes is free to download; Rummikub® costs $6.99 up front. Rummikub® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rummy Cubes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Rummy Cubes against 3.4 for Rummikub®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rummikub® has 833 ratings behind it against 144, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Rummy Cubes's written reviews are positive against 34% of Rummikub®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rummy Cubes ships an update every 2 weeks, Rummikub® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Rummy Cubes versus Rummikub®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRummy CubesRummikub®
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating3.3 (144 ratings)3.4 (833 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews — better34.1% of reviews
Number of ratings144833 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#12 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB250 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel RosslerKinkajoo Ltd

Customer experience

Rummy Cubes

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

Rummikub®

All ratings805 ratings
Positive53.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative39.3%
Written reviews707 reviews
Positive34.1%
Neutral11.3%
Negative54.6%

User reviews

Rummy Cubes

From 144 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

Rummikub®

From 833 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful design
  • 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
  • 🕰️ Relaxing solo mode
  • 🤝 Enjoyable with friends

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • ⏱️ Restrictive time limits
  • 🤖 Overpowered AI opponents
  • 📱 Compatibility issues on newer devices
  • 🔒 Difficulty connecting with friends

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

Rummikub®

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tiles disappearing from the board
  • Inconsistent scoring and point tracking
  • Freezing and crashing on launch
  • Inability to log in or sync progress
  • Unresponsive controls and tile placement

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable time limits
  • Skill-based matchmaking
  • Private game mode with friends
  • Offline single-player mode
  • Achievements and leaderboards

In-app purchases

None

Rummy Cubes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rummikub®

One-time1
  • World Rummikub Online Championship spot$2.99

Questions

Is Rummy Cubes free?
Rummy Cubes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rummikub® free?
Rummikub® costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rummy Cubes or Rummikub®?
Rummikub® is rated higher. Rummy Cubes averages 3.3 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while Rummikub® averages 3.4 from 833 ratings.
Do Rummy Cubes or Rummikub® have ads?
Rummy Cubes shows ads; Rummikub® does not.
Which is updated more often, Rummy Cubes or Rummikub®?
Rummy Cubes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rummikub® every 2 months. Most recently, Rummy Cubes was updated on October 14, 2026 and Rummikub® on October 21, 2026.

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