Comparison

Rummikub® vs Rummy World

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

Head to head
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

About

Rummy World

Experience a free online multiplayer rummy game that blends card and board game mechanics. Compete with friends and players worldwide in themed rooms, aiming to be the first to complete sets and runs.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer rummy
  • Card and board game elements
  • Themed rooms
  • Play with friends
  • Classic Rummy Cube gameplay
  • Tile manipulation for winning
Features
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Join millions of worldwide players and enjoy a FREE Online Rummy experience! Rummy World is an online Multiplayer tile game, combining elements of the card game Rummy, board game like: Gin Rummy, Rummy 500, Okey and Mahjong. Play with your friends in special themed rooms, and earn credits plus gifts in this very popular family game. Enjoy the best Rummy experience with "Rummy World". Play online via 3G, 4G, Edge or Wi-Fi and play the classic "Rummy Cube" game with "Rummy World" against your friends, or worldwide players. Do you like the original classic card & cubes games such as Gin, Gin Rummy, Rummycube, Shuffle cats, Rummy tile, Rummi, Okey, rummy 500, Rummycube, Rummy cube, Rummy Plus, Remy ma, Ginrummy, Rummi, Remi, Okey 101, Okey Plus, Ok Plus, Bridge Cards or Canasta. Okey and "Okey 101" is very similar to the game Rummy as it is played with the same set of Boards Plus Tiles Plus Racks.  Be the first player to finish your tiles by laying and manipulating them into sets and runs to WIN THE GAME! Want to earn more credits? Look for our special offers! And may the best manipulator win! Feedback? We're all ears on: feedback@rummy-world.com

Screenshots

Rummikub®4 screens
Rummy World4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rummy World at Free against Rummikub®'s $6.99. Rummy World also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (44% vs 34%). Rummikub®'s advantage is chart position (#15 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 World is free to download; Rummikub® costs $6.99 up front. Rummikub® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rummy World sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rummy World holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 833 and 590 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Rummikub®'s written reviews are positive against 44% of Rummy World's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Rummikub® versus Rummy World: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRummikub®Rummy World
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (833 ratings)4.2 (590 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings833 — better590
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size250 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKinkajoo LtdP-KAMA R & D LTD

Customer experience

Rummikub®

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

Rummy World

All ratings590 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews417 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral14.6%
Negative41.0%

User reviews

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

Rummy World

From 590 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Entertaining gameplay
  • 🧠 Mentally stimulating
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🌍 Ability to play with people worldwide

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Limited free play time
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤖 Unfair advantage for experienced players

Bugs and requests

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

Rummy World

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Coins disappearing after winning games
  • Inability to log in using Facebook account
  • Tiles not registering properly during gameplay

Requested features

4 requests
  • Chat function to communicate with opponents
  • Skill-based matchmaking
  • More daily free coins
  • Ability to play with friends

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rummikub®

One-time1
  • World Rummikub Online Championship spot$2.99
10 purchases

Rummy World

One-time10
  • 100 Credits Package$0.99
  • 30 Credits Package$1.99
  • 150 Coins Package$8.99
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  • 450 Credits Package$17.99
  • 500 Credits Package$18.99
  • 400 Coins Package$19.99
  • 550 Credits Package$19.99
  • 600 Credits Package$21.99
  • 1500 Coins Package$49.99
  • 4000 Coins Package$99.99

Questions

Is Rummikub® free?
Rummikub® costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Rummy World free?
Rummy World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rummikub® or Rummy World?
Rummy World is rated higher. Rummikub® averages 3.4 out of 5 from 833 ratings, while Rummy World averages 4.2 from 590 ratings.
Do Rummikub® or Rummy World have ads?
Neither Rummikub® nor Rummy World shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rummikub® or Rummy World?
Rummikub® ships an update every 2 months, and Rummy World every 2 months. Most recently, Rummikub® was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rummy World on November 6, 2026.

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