# Cribbage ++ vs Just Cribbage

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage ++ | Just Cribbage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-plus-plus/id1067200665/reviews)** | [2.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-cribbage/id6449621276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **221** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **37.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 261 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ironjaw Studios Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/553477907) | [Bradley Johansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578546504) |

## What reviewers say

### Cribbage ++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-plus-plus/id1067200665)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Just Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-cribbage/id6449621276)

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.

**Highlights:** Authentic Cribbage gameplay, Single AI opponent, American Cribbage Congress rules, Strategic card selection, Automatic scoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage ++ free?

Cribbage ++ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Just Cribbage free?

Just Cribbage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cribbage ++ or Just Cribbage?

Cribbage ++ is rated higher. Cribbage ++ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Just Cribbage averages 2.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do Cribbage ++ or Just Cribbage have ads?

Cribbage ++ shows ads; Just Cribbage does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cribbage ++ or Just Cribbage?

Cribbage ++ ships an update every 4 months, and Just Cribbage fortnightly. Most recently, Cribbage ++ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Just Cribbage on September 19, 2026.

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