Comparison

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

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

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

Rummy4 screens
Rummikub®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rummy at Free against Rummikub®'s $6.99. Rummy also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Rummikub®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#36 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rummy holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 805 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Rummy's written reviews are positive against 34% of Rummikub®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rummy ships an update every 3 months, Rummikub® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Rummy versus Rummikub®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRummyRummikub®
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating3.9 (1.5K ratings) — better3.3 (805 ratings)
Positive reviews47.2% of reviews — better34.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better805
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#36 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB250 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEryod SoftKinkajoo Ltd

Customer experience

Rummy

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

Rummikub®

All ratings805 ratings
Positive53.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative39.3%
Written reviews413 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral12.6%
Negative53.0%

User reviews

Rummy

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Customizable settings
  • 🎮 Enjoyable solo and multiplayer modes

Room to improve

  • 🚨 Excessive, repetitive ads
  • 🔍 Small card text and icons hard to read
  • 🤖 Unfair advantage for AI opponents

Rummikub®

From 805 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

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

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

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rummikub®

One-time1
  • World Rummikub Online Championship spot$2.99

Questions

Is Rummy free?
Rummy 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 or Rummikub®?
Rummy is rated higher. Rummy averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Rummikub® averages 3.3 from 805 ratings.
Do Rummy or Rummikub® have ads?
Rummy shows ads; Rummikub® does not.
Which is updated more often, Rummy or Rummikub®?
Rummy ships an update every 3 months, and Rummikub® every 2 months. Most recently, Rummy was updated on September 28, 2026 and Rummikub® on September 29, 2026.

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