Comparison

Rummy vs Gin Rummy

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

Head to head
About

Rummy

Experience the classic card game on your mobile device. Play with friends or AI opponents, customize game rules, and enjoy various multiplayer modes. Track your progress with detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer modes (local Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, online Game Center)
  • Play against advanced AI opponents
  • Customizable game rules and variations
  • Smooth gameplay with card animations
  • Game statistics and achievements
  • Save game progress
Features
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Play the famous game of Rummy on your iPhone, iPod, or iPad!! Play rummy with 2, 3, or 4 players either with a group of friends or using simulated opponents playing with high-level artificial intelligence. There are a number of rules that can be modified, making this game very faithful to the original. *** SEVERAL GAME MODES - MULTIPLAYER *** - From 2 to 4 players. - Play against simulated opponents with advanced artificial intelligence. - Play with your friends in local multiplayer mode through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. - Play online with your friends or against players the Game Center will find automatically. - Play as a pair on the same device, taking turns. *** SEVERAL VARIATIONS INCLUDED *** Several rummy variations are included in the application: - Choose the AI level of opponents. - Number of cards dealt to each player (from 7 to 14). - Number of jokers (from 0 to 4). - Number of turns before being able to lay down a combination. - Number of points required for the first meld. - Sequence required or not for the first meld. - Card taken from discard pile has to be played or can be kept. - Final card to be discarded or played. - And several other variations... *** A VERY THOROUGH APPLICATION *** - Easy to learn, smooth game play, card animations for a more realistic game experience. - Opponents endowed with advanced AI. - Statistics on games played. - Game rules included in the application. - Back-up of current game in case the application closes. - Game Center: Multi-player, rankings, and achievements. Do you have questions about the game? Contact: support.rummy@eryodsoft.com Have fun!

About

Gin Rummy

Experience the classic card game on your mobile device. Play against AI opponents or challenge friends locally or online. Customize rules and enjoy realistic gameplay with detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Play against AI opponents
  • Local Wi-Fi multiplayer
  • Online multiplayer via Game Center
  • Single device local multiplayer
  • Configurable rule variants
  • Game statistics
  • Save game progress
Features
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Play the famous game Gin Rummy on your iPhone, iPod or iPad!! Play Gin Rummy against simulated opponent using high level artificial intelligence or play in a network with your friends. Very faithful to the original card game, lots of rule options are integrated and can be configured. *** SEVERAL GAME MODES - MULTIPLAYER *** - Play against simulated opponent with advanced artificial intelligence. - Play against your friends in local multi-player, using Wifi. - Play online with your friends or against players automatically assigned by the Game Center. - Play with another player on the same device, one at a time. *** NUMEROUS VARIANTS INCLUDED *** There are several Gin Rummy rule variants included in the application: - Choice of opponent AI level. - Number of cards dealt to each player (from 7 to 14). - Oklahoma Gin. - Straight Gin. *** A VERY COMPLETE APPLICATION *** - Easy to learn, with fluid gameplay, card animations, for a more realistic ambiance. - Opponents have advanced AI. - Statistics on hands played. - Game rules included in the application. - Save a game underway in case the application closes. Questions about the game? support.gin.rummy@eryodsoft.com Have fun!

Screenshots

Rummy4 screens
Gin Rummy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rummy at 3.9 against Gin Rummy's 3.3. Rummy also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 24). Gin Rummy's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rummy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rummy has 1.5K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 47% and 47% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rummy ships an update every 3 months, Gin Rummy every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rummy versus Gin Rummy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRummyGin Rummy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.5K ratings) — better3.3 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews — better46.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB108 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEryod SoftEryod Soft

Customer experience

Rummy

All ratings1,463 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral21.6%
Negative31.1%

Gin Rummy

All ratings24 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral18.8%
Negative34.4%

Bugs and requests

Rummy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Discarding issues causing unintended moves
  • Multiplayer connection problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Larger font and card size options
  • Ad-free paid version
  • Online multiplayer with friends
  • Scoring system that rewards going out

Gin Rummy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rummy

No in-app purchases

None

Gin Rummy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rummy free?
Rummy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gin Rummy free?
Gin Rummy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rummy or Gin Rummy?
Rummy is rated higher. Rummy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Gin Rummy averages 3.3 from 24 ratings.
Do Rummy or Gin Rummy have ads?
Both Rummy and Gin Rummy show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rummy or Gin Rummy?
Rummy ships an update every 3 months, and Gin Rummy every 4 months. Most recently, Rummy was updated on September 26, 2026 and Gin Rummy on August 14, 2026.

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