Comparison

Cribbage Solitaire vs Cribbage Blitz

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

Head to head
About

Cribbage Solitaire

Engage in competitive card game tournaments with real cash prizes. This app offers realistic gameplay where your skill determines the outcome, as both players receive the same card sequence. Compete head-to-head or in large multiplayer events.

Highlights
  • Competitive tournaments
  • Head-to-head matches
  • Real cash prizes (where available)
  • Realistic gameplay and graphics
  • Skill-based card sequence
  • Ad-free free play
Features
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Challenge yourself with our brand new Cribbage game! Cribbage Solitaire offers a truly unparalleled game play experience, including large tournaments and head-to-head competitions with real cash prizes (where available). Challenge people from around the world with Skillz, a competitive platform. With Cribbage Solitaire, YOU are in control of the game's outcome. Both players get the exact same card sequence. It is up to you to create the best hands and win the competition! Features include: • Realistic gameplay and graphics. Create Cribbage hands to earn the highest score! • Each game consists of 3 short rounds, pick up and play whenever you like! • Powered by Skillz, earn real world rewards and cash prizes (where available) • Games can be played Head to Head with other players or in large, multiplayer tournaments. • Play for free as long as you want without constantly sitting through ads. If you have any questions about the Skillz platform please contact: support@skillz.com

About

Cribbage Blitz

Practice your card game skills with this unique challenge. Score points by playing through a deck, counting every hand and crib. Master pegging and avoid penalties in this brain-training game.

Highlights
  • Score points with every hand and crib
  • Unique heads-up pegging format
  • Practice card game skills
  • Brain training and time passing
  • Avoid muggins penalties
Features
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Every point is earned. Every count matters. Cribbage Blitz combines Cribbage strategy with fast-paced card play in a game where every hand is packed with scoring opportunities. Find every point, avoid Muggins penalties, and outplay the competition with skill and precision. How to Play Play through a full deck, score every hand and crib, and find every point you can. Careful counting helps you avoid Muggins penalties and maximize your score. Compete with Friends The smallest scoring opportunities can make the biggest difference. Invite your friends to play and discover who can master every hand. Why You'll Love Cribbage Blitz - Classic Cribbage strategy - Rewarding card counting - Unique heads-up scoring - Friendly competition Master every hand, find every point, and prove your Cribbage skills. Download Cribbage Blitz today.

Screenshots

Cribbage Solitaire4 screens
Cribbage Blitz3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cribbage Solitaire at none against Cribbage Blitz's 10. Cribbage Solitaire also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Cribbage Blitz's advantage is ratings volume (688 vs 53) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Blitz sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cribbage Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cribbage Solitaire against 4.8 for Cribbage Blitz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage Blitz has 688 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Cribbage Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 92% of Cribbage Blitz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage Solitaire ships an update every 6 months, Cribbage Blitz every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cribbage Solitaire versus Cribbage Blitz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage SolitaireCribbage Blitz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (53 ratings)4.8 (688 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews91.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53688 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB239 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNorth Sky GamesTether Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Cribbage Solitaire

All ratings53 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%

Cribbage Blitz

All ratings688 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.7%

Bugs and requests

Cribbage Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cribbage Blitz

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent scoring and point calculations
  • Delayed start times for some opponents
  • Leaderboard and payout issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add tutorial or in-game instructions
  • Implement friend challenges and multiplayer modes
  • Increase variety of game modes and stakes
  • Improve matchmaking algorithm

In-app purchases

None

Cribbage Solitaire

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Cribbage Blitz

One-time10
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 5 Energy$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
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  • No Ads 7-Days$2.99
  • Double Energy 30-days$4.99
  • 3,000 Coins$4.99
  • No Ads 30-Days$6.99
  • 50 Energy$8.99
  • 15,000 Coins$19.99
  • 45,000 Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Cribbage Solitaire free?
Cribbage Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cribbage Blitz free?
Cribbage Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cribbage Solitaire or Cribbage Blitz?
Cribbage Blitz is rated higher. Cribbage Solitaire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Cribbage Blitz averages 4.8 from 688 ratings.
Do Cribbage Solitaire or Cribbage Blitz have ads?
Both Cribbage Solitaire and Cribbage Blitz show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage Solitaire or Cribbage Blitz?
Cribbage Solitaire ships an update every 6 months, and Cribbage Blitz every 3 months. Most recently, Cribbage Solitaire was updated on October 5, 2026 and Cribbage Blitz on October 10, 2026.

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