# Master Cribbage vs Cribbage

The clearest difference is price: Cribbage at Free against Master Cribbage's $2.99. Cribbage also leads on ratings volume (483 vs 3) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Master Cribbage's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Cribbage is free to download; Master Cribbage costs $2.99 up front. Cribbage sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Master Cribbage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cribbage holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage has 483 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Master Cribbage's written reviews are positive against 27% of Cribbage's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Master Cribbage ships an update every 2 months, Cribbage every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Master Cribbage | Cribbage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-cribbage/id1424631993/reviews) | **[4.5 (483 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-offline-card-game/id6448262470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **483** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 80 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ken Fox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352566796) | [SNG ICT](https://appshunter.io/developer/492560353) |

## What reviewers say

### Master Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-cribbage/id1424631993)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Enjoy a classic card game with customizable board backgrounds, including personal photos. Choose between manual score entry or letting the computer handle the scoring.

**Highlights:** Classic cribbage gameplay, Customizable board backgrounds, Use personal photos for backgrounds, Manual score entry, Computer-assisted scoring

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-offline-card-game/id6448262470)

Experience the classic card and board game on your mobile device. Play against AI in multiple difficulty levels, customize your game with various card backs and backgrounds, and enjoy automated scoring. A fun and engaging way to master this centuries-old game.

**Highlights:** Offline play, Four difficulty modes, Custom betting system, Card back customization, HD backgrounds, Automated scoring

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Master Cribbage free?

Master Cribbage costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cribbage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Master Cribbage or Cribbage?

Cribbage is rated higher. Master Cribbage averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Cribbage averages 4.5 from 483 ratings.

### Do Master Cribbage or Cribbage have ads?

Cribbage shows ads; Master Cribbage does not.

### Which is updated more often, Master Cribbage or Cribbage?

Master Cribbage ships an update every 2 months, and Cribbage every 20 months. Most recently, Master Cribbage was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cribbage on October 22, 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.*