# Cribbage Royale vs Just Cribbage

The clearest difference is rating: Cribbage Royale at 3.6 against Just Cribbage's 2.9. Cribbage Royale also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Just Cribbage's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbage Royale sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Just Cribbage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cribbage Royale holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Cribbage Royale's written reviews are positive against 36% of Just Cribbage's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cribbage Royale ships an update every 2 months, Just Cribbage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage Royale | Just Cribbage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-royale/id1444575130/reviews)** | [2.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-cribbage/id6449621276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **35.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 452 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [North Sky Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117513574) | [Bradley Johansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578546504) |

## 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 |


### Just Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-cribbage/id6449621276)

Experience the classic card game of Cribbage with an AI opponent. Follow the rules of the American Cribbage Congress, strategically manage your hand, and test your pegging skills. The game automatically counts your points after each round.

**Highlights:** Authentic Cribbage gameplay, Single AI opponent, American Cribbage Congress rules, Strategic card selection, Automatic scoring

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage Royale free?

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

### Is Just Cribbage free?

Just Cribbage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Cribbage Royale is rated higher. Cribbage Royale averages 3.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Just Cribbage averages 2.9 from 31 ratings.

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

Cribbage Royale shows ads; Just Cribbage does not.

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

Cribbage Royale ships an update every 2 months, and Just Cribbage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cribbage Royale was updated on October 22, 2026 and Just Cribbage on October 25, 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.*