# Cribbage JD vs Muggins

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Muggins at 100% against Cribbage JD's 67%. Muggins also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Cribbage JD's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbage JD sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Muggins sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Muggins 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 4, 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 100% of Muggins's.

Cribbage JD ships an update every 3 weeks, Muggins every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage JD | Muggins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-jd/id1362318446/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muggins-cribbage-board/id6789263561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JD SOFTWARE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/392872185) | [KYLE ANTHONY MC GAHEY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788090986) |

## 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


### Muggins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muggins-cribbage-board/id6789263561)

This digital cribbage board allows you to play with real cards and track scores on your device. Simply lay your phone or tablet flat, use the on-screen pegs, and race to 121 points. Customize your board with various themes.

**Highlights:** Digital pegging board, Use with real cards, Score tracking, Multiple board themes, Race to 121 points

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Obsidian Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Casino Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage JD free?

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

### Is Muggins free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cribbage JD or Muggins?

Muggins is rated higher. Cribbage JD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Muggins averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Cribbage JD or Muggins have ads?

Both Cribbage JD and Muggins show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cribbage JD or Muggins?

Cribbage JD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Muggins every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cribbage JD was updated on October 3, 2026 and Muggins on September 23, 2026.

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