Comparison

Rummikub® vs Curba

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

Curba

Navigate a growing tail, collect coins, and avoid obstacles to achieve a high score. This addictive game offers simple controls and a color-blind friendly mode for all players.

Highlights
  • Coin collection
  • Tail avoidance
  • Border avoidance
  • Shrinking tail mechanic
  • Color blind mode
  • High score chasing
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Curb your ego in Curba and try to make 432 points or more. Simply pick up the coins, don't cross your tail and don't hit the border. Shrink your tail with a soft touch and keep in mind that the game is highly addictive. Fun for the whole family. And one more thing, there is a color blind version too.

Screenshots

Rummikub®4 screens
Curba4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Curba at 100% against Rummikub®'s 34%. Curba also leads on price (Free vs $6.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Rummikub®'s advantage is chart position (#31 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rummikub® ships an update every 2 months, Curba every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Rummikub® versus Curba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRummikub®Curba
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (833 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings833 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size250 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKinkajoo Ltdetto (Apps)

Customer experience

Rummikub®

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

Curba

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Curba

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rummikub®

One-time1
  • World Rummikub Online Championship spot$2.99
None

Curba

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rummikub® free?
Rummikub® costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Curba free?
Curba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rummikub® or Curba have ads?
Neither Rummikub® nor Curba shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rummikub® or Curba?
Rummikub® ships an update every 2 months, and Curba every 4 months. Most recently, Rummikub® was updated on October 24, 2026 and Curba on October 21, 2026.

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