Comparison

Cribbage on the Go! vs Cribbage Pro Contests

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

Head to head
About

Cribbage on the Go!

Features
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Cribbage on the Go! Love to play with real cards but you do not want to carry a cribbage board with you? You do not want the computer to set up a game for you, but shuffle the cards yourself? You enjoy dealing the cards? You want to challenge your friends in reality, face to face, not online? Then Cribbage on the Go! is right for you. You need a deck of cards, but you do not need a game board. The app does that job for you. It keeps track of the scoring throughout the game and at the conclusion of hands. All you need to do is count your cards and enter the numbers. It is that simple! It is a lot of fun! And it is FREE! For newcomers a tutorial is included. Download now and enjoy!

About

Cribbage Pro Contests

Engage in classic cribbage with single-player or online multiplayer modes. Compete in daily challenges and tournaments against players worldwide. Offers various difficulty levels, detailed stats, and customization options.

Highlights
  • Single player and online multiplayer
  • Cross-platform multiplayer
  • Tournament style options
  • Daily challenges
  • Leaderboard friend groups
  • Detailed stats
  • Customization options
Features
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Classic cribbage (Crib) where 2 players race to 121 points with single player or online multiplayer! This isn't a casino game like poker, bingo, or blackjack, as cribbage is a unique mix of chance and strategy. Each game has its own fun challenges and rewards, with this version including Contests to compete in. Play the powerful computer opponent or go online with other players worldwide in the ultimate cribbage experience! If you’re a fan of Solitaire, Uno, Backgammon, Phase 10, Gin Rummy, Yahtzee, Skip Bo, Euchre, or Hearts, try this free classic cribbage now! Features: * Single player or Online Multiplayer (Cross-Platform) - Play cribbage with grandpa, your kids, just your friends or against the computer * Cross-Platform Multiplayer - iOS/iPod/iPhone/iPad & non-iOS devices * Multiplayer "tournament" style options - Play best of 1, 3, 5 or 7 games to win * 3 single player difficulty levels * True random shuffle at all times! * "Daily Cribbage Scrimmage" Challenges! - Take on a fresh daily challenge, then share with friends to compare your results! * Leaderboard Friend Groups! - Filter the Leaderboard to show just your friends and your relative ranking! * Play in the largest online multiplayer cribbage tournament, now officially sanctioned by the American Cribbage Congress. Open to all players, with ACC membership entirely optional. * 80+ single player achievements possible * Simple and intuitive game play * Shuffle, scoring & other sound effects * Detailed stats & "Top 50" leader-board - Separate for single player & multiplayer * Over 50 in-game avatars to choose from * Custom avatars * Manual counting option w/ muggins * Single player hints to learn cribbage * "Cut for first deal" to balance the odds * Multiple game boards, backgrounds & card styles * Options for auto-play on selection or confirm, auto-cut the deck and more! * Add a friend, send private messages or chat * VoiceOver Accessibility * Remove ads with in-app purchase option - Keep cribbage free, or if you would like to disable the advertising in this free cribbage game, please purchase using the option available inside the game. Cribbage is sometimes called just Crib, Cribble, and Noddy, but it is always a fun and interesting alternative to Pinochle, Old Maid, Canasta, Catan, Whist, Brainium or Yahtzee. Try a classic cribbage game instead! *Apple is not a sponsor of any ad or promotion* Please Email issues/ideas to support@FullerSystems.com Terms of Service & End User License Agreement: http://www.cribbagepro.net/eula.html

Screenshots

Cribbage on the Go!1 screens
Cribbage Pro Contests4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cribbage on the Go! at none against Cribbage Pro Contests's 1. Cribbage on the Go! also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Cribbage Pro Contests's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, 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 Pro Contests sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cribbage on the Go! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage on the Go! ships an update every 7 months, Cribbage Pro Contests fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cribbage on the Go! versus Cribbage Pro Contests: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage on the Go!Cribbage Pro Contests
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—69.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB160 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBest Search Infobrokerage, IncFuller Systems, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Cribbage on the Go!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cribbage Pro Contests

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty creating account
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved online play experience
  • More game modes and variety

In-app purchases

None

Cribbage on the Go!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cribbage Pro Contests

One-time1
  • Cribbage Pro Contests-Ad Free$4.99

Questions

Is Cribbage on the Go! free?
Cribbage on the Go! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cribbage Pro Contests free?
Cribbage Pro Contests is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cribbage on the Go! or Cribbage Pro Contests have ads?
Both Cribbage on the Go! and Cribbage Pro Contests show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage on the Go! or Cribbage Pro Contests?
Cribbage on the Go! ships an update every 7 months, and Cribbage Pro Contests fortnightly. Most recently, Cribbage on the Go! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cribbage Pro Contests on October 24, 2026.

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