Comparison

Cribbage JD vs Cribbage Den

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

Cribbage Den

Experience the classic card game with digital convenience. Play solo against AI, or connect with friends for real-time online matches. Enjoy authentic rules, smooth animations, and track your progress across devices.

Highlights
  • Solo play against AI
  • Online multiplayer with friends
  • 2, 3, and 4-player support
  • Authentic cribbage rules
  • Server-verified scoring
  • Progress tracking
  • Cross-device account sync
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Cribbage Den brings the classic card game to your iPhone and iPad — play against the computer anytime, or gather friends at a virtual table for real-time online matches. PLAY YOUR WAY • Solo play against computer opponents — always free, always unlimited • Online multiplayer with friends: create a game, share the code, and play together in real time • Five free online games every week, resetting each Monday • Full support for 2, 3, and 4-player cribbage A PROPER GAME OF CRIBBAGE • Authentic rules: the cut for deal, the crib, the starter card, pegging, his heels, muggins-free scoring you can trust • Server-verified scoring in online games — every hand, crib, and pegging point is counted correctly for all players • Smooth card animations: deals, cuts, flights to the crib, and a beautiful cribbage board with animated pegs • Hints during games against the computer, with scoring breakdowns showing how each score was calculated • Designed for iPhone and iPad, with a desktop-style layout on iPad TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Your games against the computer are tracked for every signed-in player • Online stats, your rank, and a place on the leaderboard come with Cribbage Club • Play the same account on the web at cribbageden.com CRIBBAGE CLUB (optional subscription) • Unlimited online multiplayer — no weekly limit • Online stats, rank, and the leaderboard • Video chat at the table - not required • Custom avatars • Removes ads • $2.99 per month or $19.99 per year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. • Solo play against the computer is always free. Whether you're a lifelong cribbage player or just learned what 15-2 means, pull up a chair at the Den. Privacy Policy: https://cribbageden.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cribbage JD4 screens
Cribbage Den4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cribbage Den at every 2 days against Cribbage JD's every 3 weeks. Cribbage Den also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Cribbage JD's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Cribbage Den sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cribbage Den 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 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage JD ships an update every 3 weeks, Cribbage Den every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cribbage JD versus Cribbage Den: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage JDCribbage Den
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19K ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJD SOFTWARE LLCJoseph Faneuf

Customer experience

Cribbage JD

All ratings18,818 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.3%

Cribbage Den

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Cribbage Den

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
3 purchases

Cribbage Den

Subscriptions2
  • Cribbage Club Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Cribbage Club Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Cribbage JD free?
Cribbage JD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cribbage Den free?
Cribbage Den is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cribbage JD or Cribbage Den?
Cribbage Den is rated higher. Cribbage JD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Cribbage Den averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Cribbage JD or Cribbage Den have ads?
Both Cribbage JD and Cribbage Den show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage JD or Cribbage Den?
Cribbage JD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cribbage Den every 2 days. Most recently, Cribbage JD was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cribbage Den on October 7, 2026.

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