Comparison

Cuarenta vs Rummikub

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

Head to head
About

Cuarenta

A card matching game based on Ecuador's national pastime. Players score points by matching cards, clearing the table, and collecting cards. Includes in-game tutorials for new players.

Highlights
  • Card matching gameplay
  • Scoring system
  • In-game tutorials
  • Based on Ecuadorian national game
  • Standard 52-card deck (modified)
Features
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Cuarenta is the Spanish word for the number 40. This refers to the number of points that are required to win the game. Cuarenta is the national card game of Ecuador. It is a fun card matching game played with the standard 52 card Anglo-American playing cards, but all 10s, 9s, and 8s are removed (Ace is low). Players earn points by matching their opponent’s cards, clearing all cards from the table, collecting more than 20 cards at the end of a round, etc. If you've never played the game, please try our In-Game Tutorials to learn the simple rules to this exciting card game and give it a try! Have fun and we look forward to your feedback! --------------------------------------------------------- Cuarenta es el juego nacional de Ecuador. El objetivo del juego es ser el primer jugador en acumular 40 puntos. Es un juego muy divertido que se juega con una baraja clásica de 52 cartas pero se sacan los 8s, 9s y 10s (el As es la carta más baja). El jugador gana puntos al recoger la carta del oponente con una carta del mismo número, tomar todas las cartas de la mesa, acumular más de 20 cartas al finalizar la mesa, etc. Si nunca haz jugado este juego, visita nuestros tutoriales en el juego para aprender más sobre las simples reglas de este interesante juego e intenta jugar. ¡Disfrútalo y danos tu opinión!

About

Rummikub

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
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The original Rummikub FREE 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? * 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. * Collect a daily bonus and get rewarded for coming back everyday. 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. We offer a few types of tables - for conservative, moderate and High Roller's players. PRACTICE GAME Play against computer players (also available OFFLINE). Define the turn time, opponents number and difficulty level. Includes 10 supported languages - English, German, French, Dutch, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, and Turkish. Experienced a problem? Got a suggestion? You can reach us at support@rummikub-apps.com

Screenshots

Cuarenta4 screens
Rummikub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rummikub at 4.4 against Cuarenta's 3.2. Rummikub also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 6) and chart position (#73 vs unranked). Cuarenta's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Cuarenta 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rummikub holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rummikub has 14K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Cuarenta's written reviews are positive against 47% of Rummikub's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cuarenta ships an update every 4 months, Rummikub every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Cuarenta versus Rummikub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuarentaRummikub
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings)4.4 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews — better46.9% of reviews
Number of ratings614K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#73 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB280 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT K LABS, INC.Kinkajoo Ltd

Customer experience

Cuarenta

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

Rummikub

All ratings13,640 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews1,537 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral13.1%
Negative39.9%

Bugs and requests

Cuarenta

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Rummikub

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tiles disappearing from the board
  • Game freezing and requiring restart
  • Incorrect scoring when players leave
  • Swipe gestures interfering with gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cuarenta

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisements$1.99
8 purchases

Rummikub

One-time8
  • 10,000 Rummikub coins$2.99
  • 18,350 coins$4.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
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  • 40000 coins$9.99
  • 87000 coins$19.99
  • 140000 coins$29.99
  • 250000 coins$49.99
  • 750,000 Rummikub Coins$99.99

Questions

Is Cuarenta free?
Cuarenta 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, Cuarenta or Rummikub?
Rummikub is rated higher. Cuarenta averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Rummikub averages 4.4 from 14K ratings.
Do Cuarenta or Rummikub have ads?
Rummikub shows ads; Cuarenta does not.
Which is updated more often, Cuarenta or Rummikub?
Cuarenta ships an update every 4 months, and Rummikub every 2 months. Most recently, Cuarenta was updated on October 2, 2026 and Rummikub on October 13, 2026.

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