# Number Join vs Rummikub

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Rummikub at 14K against Number Join's 202. Rummikub also leads on chart position (#73 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Number Join's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 47%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Number Join sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rummikub sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Number Join against 4.4 for Rummikub. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rummikub has 14K ratings behind it against 202, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Number Join's written reviews are positive against 47% of Rummikub's.

Number Join ships an update every 5 months, Rummikub every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Number Join | Rummikub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-join-connect-numbers/id603551538/reviews) | **[4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rummikub/id1015322991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 202 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#73** |
| Size | 11 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stanley Lam](https://appshunter.io/developer/453164363) | [Kinkajoo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/973113360) |

## What reviewers say

### Number Join

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-join-connect-numbers/id603551538)

A logic puzzle game where you fill in missing numbers sequentially, horizontally or vertically. Features multiple difficulty levels, over 500 puzzles, and helpful tools like a "Check" function to highlight errors. It also tracks your best completion times and offers Game Center achievements.

**Highlights:** Fill missing numbers sequentially, Horizontal and vertical paths only, 5 difficulty levels, Over 500 levels, Highlight wrong numbers function, Auto-save progress, Record best completion times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Great mind exercise
- 🧩 Fun and challenging puzzle
- 👍 Intuitive and well-thought-out
- 💡 Satisfying gameplay
- ⏳ Good time passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🖱️ Non-intuitive controls
- 📱 UI issues after updates
- 💰 Unclear monetization
- 🖱️ Small and close undo/redo buttons

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes upon opening
- Game crashes during gameplay
- Update issues: game alignment, inaccessible older games
- View mode screwed up, nothing lines up
- Congrats window blocks game

**Requested features**

- More puzzles, larger grids (11x11+)
- Ability to set up puzzles from external sources
- More distinguishing colors for tiles
- A 'backwards mode' for reverse number solving
- Different color tiles for next vs. back numbers


### Rummikub

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

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Free · Family, #92 Top Grossing · Family, #167 Top Grossing · Board, #196 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 Number Join free?

Number Join is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rummikub free?

Rummikub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Number Join or Rummikub?

Rummikub is rated higher. Number Join averages 4.2 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while Rummikub averages 4.4 from 14K ratings.

### Do Number Join or Rummikub have ads?

Both Number Join and Rummikub show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Number Join or Rummikub?

Number Join ships an update every 5 months, and Rummikub every 2 months. Most recently, Number Join was updated on October 23, 2026 and Rummikub on October 28, 2026.

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