# Cribbage Royale vs Cross Cribbage

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cross Cribbage at 72% against Cribbage Royale's 22%. Cross Cribbage also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbage Royale sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Cross Cribbage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cross Cribbage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Cribbage has 626 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Cribbage Royale's written reviews are positive against 72% of Cross Cribbage's.

Cribbage Royale ships an update every 2 months, Cross Cribbage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage Royale | Cross Cribbage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-royale/id1444575130/reviews) | **[4.8 (626 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-cribbage/id1540640821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **626** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 452 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [North Sky Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117513574) | [Mitchell May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540640823) |

## What reviewers say

### Cribbage Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-royale/id1444575130)

Experience a new take on the classic card game with multiple variants and difficulty levels. Play against friends online or AI opponents, customize your theme, and complete daily challenges for rewards. Track your progress with extensive statistics stored in the cloud.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer, Multiple game variants (Five Card, Muggins, Three Players), 4 difficulty levels, 9 customizable themes, Daily challenges, Extensive statistics, Facebook integration

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Chip Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Chip Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Huge Beginner's Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Medium Chip Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $39.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Cross Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-cribbage/id1540640821)

This app reimagines the classic card game cribbage by placing it on a 5x5 grid. Players strategically place cards to form scoring hands across rows and columns, blending familiar cribbage rules with tactical board game elements. It offers both single-player and multiplayer modes for a fresh, replayable experience.

**Highlights:** Grid-based card placement, Row and column scoring, Standard cribbage scoring rules, Single player vs. AI, Online multiplayer, Local pass and play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🧠 Challenging alternative to traditional cribbage
- 👍 Well-thought-out game design
- ⚡ Fast-paced and addictive gameplay
- 🎯 Good for keeping mind sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Card faces too small after recent update
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ⚠️ Pornographic banner ads
- 🔧 Slower performance after update
- 👎 Difficult to play on small screens

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on loading (iOS 12.5.5)
- Random crashes during gameplay
- App won't open since November 2025 update
- Occasional glitches when starting new game
- Disconnection from online gameplay with no reconnect option

**Requested features**

- Enlarge card number and face size
- Score updates after each card played
- Option to bypass end-of-round scoring summary
- Double-tap to auto-place cards
- Delete resumable games feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage Royale free?

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

### Is Cross Cribbage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cribbage Royale or Cross Cribbage?

Cross Cribbage is rated higher. Cribbage Royale averages 3.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Cross Cribbage averages 4.8 from 626 ratings.

### Do Cribbage Royale or Cross Cribbage have ads?

Both Cribbage Royale and Cross Cribbage show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cribbage Royale or Cross Cribbage?

Cribbage Royale ships an update every 2 months, and Cross Cribbage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cribbage Royale was updated on October 9, 2026 and Cross Cribbage on September 28, 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.*