# Cribbage JD vs Tick Score Keeper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tick Score Keeper at none against Cribbage JD's 5. Tick Score Keeper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Cribbage JD's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbage JD sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Tick Score Keeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tick Score Keeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage JD has 19K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Cribbage JD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tick Score Keeper's.

Cribbage JD ships an update every 3 weeks, Tick Score Keeper every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage JD | Tick Score Keeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-jd/id1362318446/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-score-keeper/id6781884820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JD SOFTWARE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/392872185) | [Neonjoy](https://appshunter.io/developer/441017912) |

## What reviewers say

### Cribbage JD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-jd/id1362318446)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Tick Score Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tick-score-keeper/id6781884820)

This app simplifies scorekeeping for a variety of card and board games. It handles calculations, player management, and even provides in-game rules. Track your progress and share games with friends.

**Highlights:** Scorekeeping for 18 games, Automated calculations, Player management, In-game rules, Game history and standings, Cross-device syncing, Apple TV integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage JD free?

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

### Is Tick Score Keeper free?

Tick Score Keeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cribbage JD or Tick Score Keeper?

Tick Score Keeper is rated higher. Cribbage JD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Tick Score Keeper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cribbage JD or Tick Score Keeper have ads?

Cribbage JD shows ads; Tick Score Keeper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cribbage JD or Tick Score Keeper?

Cribbage JD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tick Score Keeper every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cribbage JD was updated on October 19, 2026 and Tick Score Keeper on October 5, 2026.

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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.*