Comparison

Cribbage ++ vs Cribbage Blitz

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 Blitz

Practice your card game skills with this unique challenge. Score points by playing through a deck, counting every hand and crib. Master pegging and avoid penalties in this brain-training game.

Highlights
  • Score points with every hand and crib
  • Unique heads-up pegging format
  • Practice card game skills
  • Brain training and time passing
  • Avoid muggins penalties
Features
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Every point is earned. Every count matters. Cribbage Blitz combines Cribbage strategy with fast-paced card play in a game where every hand is packed with scoring opportunities. Find every point, avoid Muggins penalties, and outplay the competition with skill and precision. How to Play Play through a full deck, score every hand and crib, and find every point you can. Careful counting helps you avoid Muggins penalties and maximize your score. Compete with Friends The smallest scoring opportunities can make the biggest difference. Invite your friends to play and discover who can master every hand. Why You'll Love Cribbage Blitz - Classic Cribbage strategy - Rewarding card counting - Unique heads-up scoring - Friendly competition Master every hand, find every point, and prove your Cribbage skills. Download Cribbage Blitz today.

Screenshots

Cribbage ++4 screens
Cribbage Blitz3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cribbage Blitz at 92% against Cribbage ++'s 37%. Cribbage Blitz also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (688 vs 221). Cribbage ++'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Cribbage Blitz sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cribbage ++ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cribbage Blitz holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 221 and 688 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Cribbage ++'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Cribbage Blitz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage ++ ships an update every 4 months, Cribbage Blitz every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cribbage ++ versus Cribbage Blitz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage ++Cribbage Blitz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (221 ratings)4.8 (688 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews91.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings221688 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size261 MB239 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIronjaw Studios Private LimitedTether Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Cribbage ++

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

Cribbage Blitz

All ratings688 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.7%

Bugs and requests

Cribbage ++

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cribbage Blitz

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent scoring and point calculations
  • Delayed start times for some opponents
  • Leaderboard and payout issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add tutorial or in-game instructions
  • Implement friend challenges and multiplayer modes
  • Increase variety of game modes and stakes
  • Improve matchmaking algorithm

In-app purchases

None

Cribbage ++

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Cribbage Blitz

One-time10
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 5 Energy$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
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  • No Ads 7-Days$2.99
  • Double Energy 30-days$4.99
  • 3,000 Coins$4.99
  • No Ads 30-Days$6.99
  • 50 Energy$8.99
  • 15,000 Coins$19.99
  • 45,000 Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Cribbage ++ free?
Cribbage ++ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cribbage Blitz free?
Cribbage Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cribbage ++ or Cribbage Blitz?
Cribbage Blitz is rated higher. Cribbage ++ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Cribbage Blitz averages 4.8 from 688 ratings.
Do Cribbage ++ or Cribbage Blitz have ads?
Both Cribbage ++ and Cribbage Blitz show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage ++ or Cribbage Blitz?
Cribbage ++ ships an update every 4 months, and Cribbage Blitz every 3 months. Most recently, Cribbage ++ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cribbage Blitz on September 20, 2026.

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