Comparison

Cribbage JD vs Cribtastic

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

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About

Cribbage JD

Experience the classic card game of Cribbage on your mobile device. Play online or offline with automatic scoring and detailed point breakdowns. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with large cards and built-in rules, perfect for both new and experienced players.

Highlights
  • Play online or offline
  • Automatic scoring with point breakdown
  • Built-in rules for easy learning
  • Track game statistics
  • Variety of difficulty levels
  • Achievements system
Features
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The classic card game Cribbage also known as Crib, Cribble, and Noddy. A card game traditionally for two players, that involves playing and grouping cards in combinations which gain points. Cribbage has several distinctive features: the cribbage board used for score keeping, the crib, box, or kitty, a separate hand counting for the dealer, two distinct scoring stages (the play and the show), aces low, and a unique scoring system including points for groups of cards that total fifteen (15). This Cribbage mobile app lets you play the classic card game Cribage anywhere without needing your wooden Cribbage pegging board. You can play online or even offline. The playing cards are large so Grandpa will have no trouble playing his favorite board game. All the scoring is automatic using the built-in calculator including a breakdown of the point details, so no need for Muggins or Shotgun Cribbage. Are you ready to skunk your family in one of the most popular card games created in the 17th century? The rules of Cribbage are built in making it easy to learn how to play Cribbage / Cribble. This app track all your statistic including your hand, crib, pegging average, max, and life time point totals. Never get board with the plethora of achievements to master the perfect hand with a flush, pairs, three of a kind, 15, and super combos. Play at any difficultly: Easy, Medium, Hard, or Crazy Ninja. This multiplayer game classically plays 2 players in a head to head battle like Speed, Nertz, Canasta, Pinochle, Solitaire Showdown, Backgammon, and Gin Rummy, but only Cribbage is played with a cribbage pegboard.

About

Cribtastic

This app offers a digital cribbage board for effortless scorekeeping. It features intuitive swipe and tap controls for adding points, a mirrored layout for shared use, and options for multiple players. Track your game history and enjoy a sleek, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Swipe to score
  • Tap to score
  • Mirrored layout for two players
  • Three-player mode
  • Match history tracking
  • Undo scoring errors
  • Light and dark modes
Features
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Effortless Cribbage Scorekeeping, Anytime, Anywhere! Keep your cribbage game score with just a single swipe! No more fumbling with tiny pegs or using a calculator or Notes. Cribtastic combines the charm of a traditional cribbage board with modern convenience, letting you keep score effortlessly and accurately with just a swipe or a tap! WHY YOU’LL LOVE CRIBTASTIC: • Swipe to Score - Add points with a single swipe using the intuitive scoring slider. • Tap to Score - Quickly score common low-point hands like last card or pairs with a tap or two. • Mirrored Layout - Controls and display are designed for players sitting across from each other, making scoring convenient for all players. • NEW! Three-Player Mode - Option to add a player to score 3-player Cribbage. • Match History: Automatically tracks completed games to keep track of rivalries. • Minimalist Elegance - Sleek, polished design and animations make scorekeeping delightful. • See the Exact Score - Toggle numerical score displays by tap the board. • Undo Scoring Errors - Drag the scoring pegs back to take away mis-counted points. • Light & Dark Mode: Customize the look to match your style or environment. • Privacy First: No ads, no trackers, no nonsense, which is why Cribtastic takes less space on your phone than a photo! We do not collect, store, rent, or sell your location, device, or any other personal data. PERFECT FOR ALL CRIBBAGE ENTHUSIASTS Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning, Cribtastic makes cribbage scorekeeping simple, fun, and error-free. Download Cribtastic now and bring the classic Cribbage board with modern features to your iPhone or iPad!

Screenshots

Cribbage JD4 screens
Cribtastic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cribbage JD at Free against Cribtastic's $4.99. Cribbage JD also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (19K vs 59). Cribtastic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Cribbage JD is free to download; Cribtastic costs $4.99 up front. Cribbage JD sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Cribtastic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cribtastic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage JD has 19K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Cribbage JD's written reviews are positive against 98% of Cribtastic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage JD ships an update every 3 weeks, Cribtastic every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Cribbage JD versus Cribtastic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage JDCribtastic
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (19K ratings)4.9 (59 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.2% of reviews98.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better59
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#111 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJD SOFTWARE LLCIlya Panchenko

Customer experience

Cribbage JD

All ratings18,544 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews668 reviews
Positive67.2%
Neutral7.3%
Negative25.4%

Cribtastic

All ratings59 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.0%

User reviews

Cribbage JD

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good for beginners
  • 👍 Solid Cribbage game
  • 👍 Stable app, classic game
  • 👍 Great game, great app
  • 👍 Excellent Cribbage App

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Can be glitchy
  • 🐛 Flawed, not secure
  • 🐛 Glitchy
  • 🐛 Unrealistic hands
  • 🐛 Not random at all

Cribtastic

From 59 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and clean interface
  • 👍 Intuitive to use
  • 👍 Perfect for mobile/travel
  • 👍 Slider for scoring is great
  • 👍 No ads in paid version

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Player 3 color is fixed (green)
  • 🤔 Some users experienced issues with the minus button
  • 🤔 Paid version still has ads for some users (older reviews)

Bugs and requests

Cribbage JD

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Game freezes when playing random player online
  • Losing all progress when changing devices
  • Audio issues when leaving app
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  • Staggered pegging not a good addition

Requested features

9 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Ability to rearrange cards after dealing
  • Option to play a match instead of single games
  • Ability to see which friends are online when inviting
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  • Ability to rate players
  • Add flag for player's country
  • Reverse button / crib selection / time count
  • 5 card crib option

Cribtastic

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot get it to work (paid)
  • Minus button not working for some

Requested features

8 requests
  • Track cribs
  • Edit track colors
  • Add initials of players for scoring
  • 61 point board option for quick games
  • Remember who deals next
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  • Haptics for scoring
  • Option to choose player colors
  • Screen with crib rules/variations

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cribbage JD

One-time5
  • 1,000 Coins$1.99
  • 5,000 Coins$4.99
  • 10,000 Coins$6.99
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  • 20,000 Coins$9.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
None

Cribtastic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cribbage JD free?
Cribbage JD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cribtastic free?
Cribtastic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cribbage JD or Cribtastic?
Cribtastic is rated higher. Cribbage JD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Cribtastic averages 4.9 from 59 ratings.
Do Cribbage JD or Cribtastic have ads?
Cribbage JD shows ads; Cribtastic does not.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage JD or Cribtastic?
Cribbage JD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cribtastic every 4 months. Most recently, Cribbage JD was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cribtastic on September 22, 2026.

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