Comparison

Cribbage Pro Contests 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 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

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 Pro Contests4 screens
Cribbage Blitz3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cribbage Pro Contests at fortnightly against Cribbage Blitz's every 3 months. Cribbage Blitz's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 70%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 and Cribbage Blitz sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cribbage Pro Contests against 4.8 for Cribbage Blitz. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 688 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Cribbage Pro Contests's written reviews are positive against 92% of Cribbage Blitz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage Pro Contests ships an update fortnightly, Cribbage Blitz every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cribbage Pro Contests versus Cribbage Blitz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage Pro ContestsCribbage Blitz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings)4.8 (688 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews91.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better688
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB239 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperFuller Systems, Inc.Tether Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Cribbage Pro Contests

All ratings1,419 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative18.9%

Cribbage Blitz

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

User reviews

Cribbage Pro Contests

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Excellent cribbage app
  • 👍 Fantastic game
  • 👍 Helps improve game skills
  • 👍 Responsive and communicative developer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezes and crashes
  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🕰️ Slow gameplay
  • 🤖 Unrealistic AI difficulty

Cribbage Blitz

From 688 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 💰 Opportunity to win real money
  • 🧠 Mentally stimulating

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional game freezes and crashes
  • 🤔 Unclear scoring and game mechanics
  • 🕰️ Strict time limits can be challenging
  • 🧠 Steep learning curve for new players

Bugs and 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

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

1 purchases

Cribbage Pro Contests

One-time1
  • Cribbage Pro Contests-Ad Free$4.99
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 Pro Contests free?
Cribbage Pro Contests is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cribbage Blitz free?
Cribbage Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cribbage Pro Contests or Cribbage Blitz?
Cribbage Blitz is rated higher. Cribbage Pro Contests averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Cribbage Blitz averages 4.8 from 688 ratings.
Do Cribbage Pro Contests or Cribbage Blitz have ads?
Both Cribbage Pro Contests and Cribbage Blitz show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage Pro Contests or Cribbage Blitz?
Cribbage Pro Contests ships an update fortnightly, and Cribbage Blitz every 3 months. Most recently, Cribbage Pro Contests was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cribbage Blitz on September 20, 2026.

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