# Ultimate Cribbage vs Smart Cribbage Scoring

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Cribbage Scoring at none against Ultimate Cribbage's 10. Smart Cribbage Scoring also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Ultimate Cribbage's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Smart Cribbage Scoring holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Cribbage has 31K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Cribbage | Smart Cribbage Scoring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-cribbage-classic/id1116791611/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cribbage-scoring/id6803282198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 256 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116791610) | [GABRIEL ALEXANDER DODGE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803282380) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-cribbage-classic/id1116791611)

Experience a classic card game with adjustable difficulty and automatic scoring for beginners. Pros can play manually while enjoying detailed score breakdowns and multiple game variants. Daily challenges offer in-game rewards.

**Highlights:** Adjustable difficulty levels, Automatic scorekeeping for beginners, Manual scoring option for pros, Detailed score breakdowns, Multiple game variants (Classic, Muggins, Shotgun), Daily challenges with rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cribbage Club | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 🧠 Challenging
- 📊 Detailed stats
- 🕹️ Realistic gameplay
- 🕰️ Quick play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🤖 Unfair AI opponents
- 🔍 Unclear scoring
- 🕹️ Lack of customization
- 🔒 Paid subscription required to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Scoring errors
- Crashes and freezes
- Ads covering game elements
- Progression issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to play against real players
- Option to count points manually
- Slower scoring animation
- Save progress and stats
- Tutorial for new players


### Smart Cribbage Scoring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cribbage-scoring/id6803282198)

This app replaces a physical cribbage board, allowing players to easily track scores, save games, and analyze statistics. Customize the look with your own images and manage local player profiles without needing an account.

**Highlights:** Digital cribbage board, Score tracking, Game saving, Player statistics, Editable play history, Local player profiles, Customizable backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Cribbage free?

Ultimate Cribbage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Cribbage Scoring free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Cribbage or Smart Cribbage Scoring?

Smart Cribbage Scoring is rated higher. Ultimate Cribbage averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Smart Cribbage Scoring averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ultimate Cribbage or Smart Cribbage Scoring have ads?

Ultimate Cribbage shows ads; Smart Cribbage Scoring does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*