Cribbage ++ vs Just Cribbage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
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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!
Just Cribbage
Experience the classic card game of Cribbage with an AI opponent. Follow the rules of the American Cribbage Congress, strategically manage your hand, and test your pegging skills. The game automatically counts your points after each round.
- Authentic Cribbage gameplay
- Single AI opponent
- American Cribbage Congress rules
- Strategic card selection
- Automatic scoring
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Just Cribbage is dedicated to an authentic gameplay experience of the classic game of Cribbage. Play add-free and offline against an AI opponent, or online with a friend in your Apple Game Center account. All play is in accordance with rules of the American Cribbage Congress. After each deal, strategically choose two cards from your hand for the Crib. Then compare your skill in pegging against the AI opponent or your invited friend. Player hands and the Crib are automatically counted after all cards are played.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cribbage ++ at 4.3 against Just Cribbage's 2.9. Cribbage ++ also leads on ratings volume (221 vs 29) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Just Cribbage's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cribbage ++ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage ++ has 221 ratings behind it against 29, 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 33% of Just Cribbage's.
Cribbage ++ ships an update every 4 months, Just Cribbage fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cribbage ++ | Just Cribbage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (221 ratings) — better | 2.9 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 221 — better | 29 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 261 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ironjaw Studios Private Limited | Bradley Johansen |
Customer experience
Cribbage ++
Just Cribbage
In-app purchases
Cribbage ++
No in-app purchases
Just Cribbage
No in-app purchases








