Comparison

Cribbage JD vs ScoreMyPhase

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

ScoreMyPhase

Features
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ScoreMyPhase is the ultimate companion app for Phase 10 card game enthusiasts. Keep track of scores, phases, and game statistics with ease. KEY FEATURES: • Easy Score Tracking - Quickly enter points for each round with intuitive card counting • Real-Time Leaderboard - See who's winning with automatic ranking by phase and score • Detailed Statistics - View score progression, phase completion, and round-by-round comparisons • Game History - Review all your past games with complete statistics and phase completion details • Two Game Modes - Support for both Normal and Master Phase 10 rules • Player Groups - Save and reuse player groups for faster game setup • Custom Game Names - Personalize your games with custom names • iCloud Sync - Your games sync across all your devices automatically • Beautiful Interface - Clean, modern design that's easy to use FREE TRIAL: Try ScoreMyPhase with 2 free games. Experience all the features and see how it enhances your Phase 10 gameplay. Upgrade to unlock unlimited games and access premium features like game deletion, phase removal, and game reset. PERFECT FOR: • Regular Phase 10 players who want to track their games • Game nights with friends and family • Competitive players who want detailed statistics • Anyone who wants to keep a record of their Phase 10 games Start your first game today and discover why ScoreMyPhase is the best way to score Phase 10!

Screenshots

Cribbage JD4 screens
ScoreMyPhase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ScoreMyPhase at none against Cribbage JD's shown. Cribbage JD's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases 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 JD sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and ScoreMyPhase sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage JD ships an update every 3 weeks, ScoreMyPhase every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cribbage JD versus ScoreMyPhase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage JDScoreMyPhase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJD SOFTWARE LLCThink Forward Media

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

ScoreMyPhase

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

ScoreMyPhase

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited Games$2.99

Questions

Is Cribbage JD free?
Cribbage JD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScoreMyPhase free?
ScoreMyPhase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cribbage JD or ScoreMyPhase have ads?
Cribbage JD shows ads; ScoreMyPhase does not.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage JD or ScoreMyPhase?
Cribbage JD ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScoreMyPhase every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cribbage JD was updated on October 14, 2026 and ScoreMyPhase on October 2, 2026.

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