Comparison

Cribbage ++ vs Cribbage Royale

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

Head to head
About

Cribbage ++

Experience the classic card game of Cribbage with exciting new modes like Back Up 10, Reverse, and Quick Crib. Play online with friends and family or challenge the AI. Improve your strategy and critical thinking skills.

Highlights
  • Back Up 10 Cribbage mode
  • Reverse Cribbage (anti-cribbage)
  • Quick Crib mode
  • Online multiplayer with friends/family
  • AI opponent challenges
  • Scoring for combinations (fifteens, pairs, runs, flushes)
Features
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Enjoy the timeless Cribbage experience on your phone or tablet. Play the classic 2 player card game against a smart opponent, compete with friends and family, or take your skills online. Build the strongest hand, decide what to send to the crib, and make every point count. Score combinations, find valuable 15s, build runs, match pairs, and use clever pegging to reach the winning score before your opponent. Choose How You Play: • Classic Cribbage – Experience traditional rules with smooth digital gameplay. • Single Player – Practice against challenging computer opponents and sharpen your skills. • Multiplayer – Compete against other players and test your abilities. • Play With Friends – Enjoy a competitive match with friends and family. • Online Mode – Take your game to the community and compete against real opponents. • Offline Mode – Keep playing wherever you are, even without an internet connection. • Multiple Difficulty Levels – Start comfortably and increase the difficulty as your skills grow. • Leaderboards – Compare your results and aim for the top. Fresh Ways to Play: Want something beyond the traditional match? Explore alternative modes that give the familiar game a new twist. Reverse Crib challenges you to rethink traditional decisions and approach each hand differently. Quick Crib delivers faster matches when you want a shorter session without giving up the fun. Backup 10 Crib adds another strategic variation and gives experienced players a different scoring experience. Change modes, test new ideas, and discover which style suits you best. Make Every Game Count: Your progress continues beyond the table. Complete daily quests, earn trophies, unlock achievements, and take on new goals. Build your streak, improve your results, and keep pushing yourself toward the next milestone. Every hand presents a new challenge. Can you find the perfect combination? Can you maximize your crib? Can you make the right move during pegging when a single point can decide the match? Know Your Numbers: Detailed statistics let you see exactly how you are performing. Review hand scores, crib results, pegging performance, averages, high scores, wins, and lifetime points. Study your results, identify areas to improve, and develop a smarter strategy with every match. Simple to Start. Rewarding to Master: New to Cribbage? Helpful rules and automatic scoring make getting started easy. Your points are calculated for you, with score details that help you understand where every point comes from. Already know the game? Take on stronger opponents, improve your decision-making, master pegging, and chase better scores. There is always another challenge waiting. A Digital Tabletop Experience: Bring the feel of a traditional tabletop game to your mobile device. No physical board, pegs, or deck required. The digital board keeps track of your score while you concentrate on the cards, the crib, and your next move. Enjoy a relaxing session or get serious about winning. Play online when you want competition or switch to offline play whenever you want to enjoy a game without a connection. Race to the Finish: Choose your cards carefully. Build your hand. Protect your crib. Peg for points. Read your opponent. Then race to the winning score. Whether you have played for years or are discovering Crib for the first time, each match offers a new opportunity to improve. More Than a Classic Card Game: Cribbage combines straightforward rules with meaningful decisions, making it easy to pick up while giving experienced players plenty of depth. Play alone, compete in multiplayer, challenge friends and family, or take your game online. When you are away from a connection, offline play keeps the fun going. Track your progress, earn achievements, climb the leaderboard, and become a better player one hand at a time. Download Cribbage and start your next match today!

About

Cribbage Royale

Experience a new take on the classic card game with multiple variants and difficulty levels. Play against friends online or AI opponents, customize your theme, and complete daily challenges for rewards. Track your progress with extensive statistics stored in the cloud.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • Multiple game variants (Five Card, Muggins, Three Players)
  • 4 difficulty levels
  • 9 customizable themes
  • Daily challenges
  • Extensive statistics
  • Facebook integration
Features
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Now with online multiplayer! Connect and play with friends and family or simply choose a random opponent. Play North Sky Games’ brand new Cribbage game. Reach the winning score before your opponent by racing around the pegboard! With a host of unique game variants, including Five Card, Muggins and Three Players, and 4 challenging levels of difficulty, Cribbage Royale offers an unparalleled game play experience! Customize your game to your liking with one of our 9 unique themes, including the new Night theme, and come back every day for a new chance to earn additional coins and unlock the latest theme by completing the daily challenges! Also includes Facebook integration! Personalize your game, earn experience with every game, never lose your statistics! Your statistics are stored in the cloud and shared between all your devices. Features: • Realistic gameplay and graphics • Intuitive single player gameplay • 4 difficulty options • 4 game modes: Regular, 3-Player, Muggins and Five Card Cribbage! • Extensive Statistics for each game mode! • Facebook integration - personalize your game and save your progress. • 9 unique themes to customize your game play experience! • Daily Challenges! Come back every day for an additional chance to earn coins!

Screenshots

Cribbage ++4 screens
Cribbage Royale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cribbage ++ at 4.3 against Cribbage Royale's 3.6. Cribbage ++ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and review sentiment (37% vs 22%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Cribbage Royale sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Cribbage ++ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cribbage ++ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage ++ has 221 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Cribbage ++'s written reviews are positive against 22% of Cribbage Royale's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage ++ ships an update every 4 months, Cribbage Royale every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cribbage ++ versus Cribbage Royale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage ++Cribbage Royale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (221 ratings) — better3.6 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings221 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size261 MB447 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIronjaw Studios Private LimitedNorth Sky Games

Customer experience

Cribbage ++

All ratings221 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive37.0%
Neutral14.8%
Negative48.1%

Cribbage Royale

All ratings40 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative72.2%

In-app purchases

None

Cribbage ++

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Cribbage Royale

One-time13
  • Special Offer$2.99
  • Tiny Coin Pack$4.99
  • Tiny Chip Pack$4.99
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  • Small Coin Pack$9.99
  • Small Chip Pack$9.99
  • Special Offer$12.99
  • Huge Beginner's Pack$17.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$19.99
  • Medium Chip Pack$19.99
  • Special Offer$19.99
  • Special Offer$39.99
  • Large Coin Pack$49.99
  • Jumbo Coin Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Cribbage ++ free?
Cribbage ++ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cribbage Royale free?
Cribbage Royale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cribbage ++ or Cribbage Royale?
Cribbage ++ is rated higher. Cribbage ++ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Cribbage Royale averages 3.6 from 40 ratings.
Do Cribbage ++ or Cribbage Royale have ads?
Both Cribbage ++ and Cribbage Royale show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage ++ or Cribbage Royale?
Cribbage ++ ships an update every 4 months, and Cribbage Royale every 2 months. Most recently, Cribbage ++ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cribbage Royale on September 22, 2026.

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