Comparison

Rummikub® vs ChessTime

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

ChessTime

Features
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ChessTime transforms your iPhone or iPad into a beautiful, intuitive chess clock for face-to-face games. No more hunting for batteries or carrying bulky hardware — your phone becomes the perfect clock for any chess format. SIMPLE BY DESIGN Tap your side when you move. The timer switches instantly. That's it. ChessTime stays out of the way so you can focus on the game. ALL TIME CONTROLS, BUILT IN Pick from popular presets across every format: • Bullet — 1|0, 1|1, 2|1 • Blitz — 3|0, 3|2, 5|0, 5|3 • Rapid — 10|0, 15|10, 30|0 • Classical — relaxed, long games Every preset supports increment (Fischer timing), adding time after each move just like tournament play. CUSTOM PRESETS Not finding your format? Create your own with any duration (1–180 min) and increment (0–60 sec). Your presets are saved for next time. LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD The handicap system lets you give one player extra time — perfect for games between beginners and experienced players, or teaching your kids. SOUND & HAPTICS Optional move sounds, low-time warnings, and haptic feedback keep both players in sync without looking at the screen. PREFERENCES • Light, Dark, or Auto appearance • Sound and haptics independently toggleable • All settings saved automatically Fully offline. No account. No ads. No tracking.

Screenshots

Rummikub®4 screens
ChessTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ChessTime at Free against Rummikub®'s $6.99. ChessTime also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Rummikub®'s advantage is chart position (#22 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rummikub® ships an update every 2 months, ChessTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Rummikub® versus ChessTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRummikub®ChessTime
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (833 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings833 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#22 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size250 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKinkajoo LtdArnaud Lays

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

ChessTime

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

ChessTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rummikub® free?
Rummikub® costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ChessTime free?
ChessTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rummikub® or ChessTime have ads?
Neither Rummikub® nor ChessTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rummikub® or ChessTime?
Rummikub® ships an update every 2 months, and ChessTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rummikub® was updated on October 26, 2026 and ChessTime on October 14, 2026.

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