Comparison

Pup Rummy vs Rummikub®

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

Head to head
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!

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

Pup Rummy4 screens
Rummikub®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pup Rummy at Free against Rummikub®'s $6.99. Pup Rummy also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (72% vs 34%). Rummikub®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Pup Rummy is free to download; Rummikub® costs $6.99 up front. Pup Rummy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rummikub® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pup Rummy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rummikub® has 833 ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Pup Rummy's written reviews are positive against 34% of Rummikub®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pup Rummy ships an update every 5 months, Rummikub® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Pup Rummy versus Rummikub®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPup RummyRummikub®
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.5 (103 ratings) — better3.4 (833 ratings)
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews — better34.1% of reviews
Number of ratings103833 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#11 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB250 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr PiddubnyiKinkajoo Ltd

Customer experience

Pup Rummy

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

Rummikub®

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

User reviews

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

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

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

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

1 purchases

Pup Rummy

One-time1
  • PLUS mode$2.99
1 purchases

Rummikub®

One-time1
  • World Rummikub Online Championship spot$2.99

Questions

Is Pup Rummy free?
Pup Rummy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rummikub® free?
Rummikub® costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pup Rummy or Rummikub®?
Pup Rummy is rated higher. Pup Rummy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Rummikub® averages 3.4 from 833 ratings.
Do Pup Rummy or Rummikub® have ads?
Pup Rummy shows ads; Rummikub® does not.
Which is updated more often, Pup Rummy or Rummikub®?
Pup Rummy ships an update every 5 months, and Rummikub® every 2 months. Most recently, Pup Rummy was updated on October 23, 2026 and Rummikub® on October 29, 2026.

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