Comparison

Cribbage JD vs Sir John Suckling's Cribbage

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

Head to head
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

Sir John Suckling's Cribbage

Features
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Sir John Suckling presents: Cribbage. The inventor of cribbage himself invites you to the table. Whether you're pegging a real game with a friend or squaring off against a canny AI, this is the cribbage companion your pocket has been waiting for — a tactile, beautifully rendered board that feels less like an app and more like a proper games-night. THE PEG AND BOARD — YOUR EVERYDAY SCORE-KEEPER • A gorgeous 2-peg cribbage board, rendered with felt and timber. • Manual pegging for two players — fast, fuss-free, perfect alongside a physical deck. • Coach mode walks you through every hand, so newcomers learn the art while they play. • Skunk lines, game holes, and all the little details real players expect. • Keep a record of every match in "Ye Olde Records." Anyone with a deck of cards and a board will reach for this. It's a complete, genuinely useful cribbage score-keeper — completely free. TAKE ON YOUR FRIENDS AND THE AI • Challenge your friends over the Internet or locally on Bluetooth • Play offline against a variety of AI opponents. • Play the campaign - the ultimate cribbage challenge! • The full, correct rules of two-player cribbage — every peg, every run, every go. • Your W/L, streaks, and series results are all tracked in Ye Olde Records. WHY CRIBBAGE PLAYERS WILL LOVE IT • Sir John Suckling himself presides — a touch of 17th-century class over every hand. • Tactile cards and sliding pegs; the board feels like a board. • Designed and built by people who actually play cribbage. Deal the cards. Cut for the crib. Peg your way to 121.

Screenshots

Cribbage JD4 screens
Sir John Suckling's Cribbage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cribbage JD at 14.0 against Sir John Suckling's Cribbage's 18.6. On price, ads, 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 Sir John Suckling's Cribbage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cribbage JD versus Sir John Suckling's Cribbage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage JDSir John Suckling's Cribbage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJD SOFTWARE LLCTseung Cheung

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

Sir John Suckling's Cribbage

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

Sir John Suckling's Cribbage

One-time1
  • Remove ads$3.99

Questions

Is Cribbage JD free?
Cribbage JD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sir John Suckling's Cribbage free?
Sir John Suckling's Cribbage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cribbage JD or Sir John Suckling's Cribbage have ads?
Both Cribbage JD and Sir John Suckling's Cribbage show ads.

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