A good dominoes app puts the boneyard in your pocket. The best ones play by the real rules, give you a fair fight against the computer, and let you play family and friends when you want company.
I compared the dominoes and Mexican Train apps for iPhone, iPad and Android. These are the three I recommend, and who each one suits best.
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Quick Comparison
| App | Best for | Games | iPhone & iPad | Android | Play other people | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domino! by Flyclops | Playing real people | Fives, Block, Draw | Yes | Yes | Yes, online | Free, with ads |
| Mexican Train Dominoes Gold | The full Mexican Train experience | Mexican Train | Yes | Yes | Same room or same WiFi | Free, with ads |
| Mexican Train Dominoes (Dilly Dally) | Quick solo Mexican Train | Mexican Train | Yes | Yes, plus Kindle | No | Free, with ads |
1. Domino! by Flyclops: Best Overall App
Domino! is the best-rated dominoes app around, with a 4.7 average from 58,000 ratings on the US App Store. Its focus is playing real people: friends, phone contacts or random players worldwide.
Key features
- Fives, Block and Draw
- Play friends, contacts or random players, and see who’s online
- Blitz mode for live games, Casual mode for turn-by-turn play
- Five computer levels, from Easy to Beast
- In-game chat
Price: free, with ads; ad-free passes from $0.99 for 7 days.
Who it’s for: anyone who wants to play dominoes against real people on their phone.
Alphonso’s take: “Casual mode is perfect for a slow game with someone far away. You take your turn when you have a minute, and the app tells you when it’s your move.”
Read our full Domino! Review.
2. Mexican Train Dominoes Gold: Best Mexican Train App
Mexican Train Dominoes Gold, from Glowing Eye Games, is the most complete Mexican Train app. It averages 4.7 stars from 22,000 ratings on the US App Store.
Key features
- The full 13-round double-12 game, plus Blitz and Short games
- House rules you can change
- 3- or 4-player games against the computer, with Advanced opponents
- Pass and Play for family nights, and same-WiFi multiplayer
- English and Spanish
Price: free, with ads; a one-time Gold Upgrade costs $3.99.
Who it’s for: Mexican Train fans who want the real game, with their own house rules, on a phone or tablet.
Alphonso’s take: “Being able to set your own house rules is what sold me. Every family plays Mexican Train a bit differently, and this app lets you play yours.”
Read our full Mexican Train Dominoes Gold Review.
3. Mexican Train Dominoes by Dilly Dally Games: Best for Quick Solo Games
Mexican Train Dominoes, from Dilly Dally Games, deals you straight into the traditional game against three computer opponents. It averages 4.7 stars from 19,000 ratings on the US App Store.
Key features
- Traditional rules, full 13 rounds
- Three computer opponents, ready to play
- Pipped or numbered dominoes
- On iPhone, iPad, Android and Kindle
- A free browser version at mexicantrain.com
Price: free, with ads; ad removal costs $4.99.
Who it’s for: solo players who want a no-fuss game of Mexican Train, especially on a Kindle or older tablet.
Alphonso’s take: “The numbered dominoes option is a small thing that makes a big difference on a phone screen.”
Read our full Dilly Dally Mexican Train Review.
Free vs Paid
All three apps are free to download and play in full. They all show ads. Domino! sells ad-free time passes, Dilly Dally sells one-time ad removal, and Mexican Train Gold sells a one-time Gold Upgrade. Some also sell optional extras, like retrying a round or helpers, which you never need.
How to Choose the Right App
You want to play real people.
Choose Domino!. It’s the only one of the three with online play.
Mexican Train is your game.
Choose Mexican Train Dominoes Gold for the full game with house rules, or Dilly Dally’s app for a quick solo round.
It’s family game night in one room.
Mexican Train Dominoes Gold’s Pass and Play lets you hand the device around.
You play Fives, Block or Draw.
Domino! covers all three.
Your family lives in different places.
Play in the browser instead: Tableza lets up to four of you share a Mexican Train table from different homes.
Conclusion
- Best overall app: Domino! by Flyclops
- Best Mexican Train app: Mexican Train Dominoes Gold
- Best for quick solo games: Mexican Train Dominoes by Dilly Dally Games
To compare apps with browser sites, see our Play Dominoes Online guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best dominoes app?
Domino! by Flyclops, for its Fives, Block and Draw games against real people and five computer levels. For Mexican Train, choose Mexican Train Dominoes Gold.
What is the best Mexican Train app?
Mexican Train Dominoes Gold, for the full 13-round game, house rules and Pass and Play.
Can I play dominoes on my phone against friends?
Yes. Domino! lets you play friends and contacts online. For Mexican Train with family in other homes, use Tableza in your phone’s browser.
Are dominoes apps free?
Yes. All three apps on this list are free to play in full, with ads.
Is there a Mexican Train app for Kindle?
Yes. Dilly Dally’s Mexican Train Dominoes is on the Amazon Appstore and works on Kindle devices.