Comparison

Cribbage Blitz vs Big Run Solitaire

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

Head to head
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.

About

Big Run Solitaire

Experience a brand new Klondike solitaire game with competitive gameplay. Use your skills to beat the clock and opponents, with the chance to win real-world rewards and cash prizes. Enjoy easy controls and solveable decks in quick, engaging matches.

Highlights
  • Swipe and flick controls
  • Solveable decks
  • Real-world rewards and cash prizes
  • Fast-paced games (2-5 minutes)
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Score-maximizing card streaks
Features
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Welcome to Big Run Solitaire, a Brand New Klondike game where you can win Real World Rewards and Cash Prizes (where available)! Use your smarts and fast finger skills to beat the clock and your opponent. Historically, solitaire was often frustrating with difficult controls and impossible to beat decks. But now you can flick and swipe with ease to complete ANY deck as every game is solveable! Could you be a Solitaire Genius? Key Features: • Swipe and Flick with easy controls • Games range from 2 to 5 minutes depending on how bold you are feeling • Beautiful graphics • Powered by Skillz, earn real world rewards and cash prizes (where available) • Earn special card streaks to maximize your score • Beat the clock for the highest scores! If you have any questions about the game, feel free to contact us at feedback@bigrunstudios.com If you have any questions about the Skillz platform please contact: support@skillz.com

Screenshots

Cribbage Blitz3 screens
Big Run Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Run Solitaire at none against Cribbage Blitz's 10. Big Run Solitaire also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 687) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Big Run Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cribbage Blitz against 4.8 for Big Run Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Run Solitaire has 3.5K ratings behind it against 687, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Cribbage Blitz's written reviews are positive against 87% of Big Run Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cribbage Blitz versus Big Run Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage BlitzBig Run Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (687 ratings)4.8 (3.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews — better87.4% of reviews
Number of ratings6873.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB296 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTether Studios, LLCBig Run Studios Inc.

Customer experience

Cribbage Blitz

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

Big Run Solitaire

All ratings3,468 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.2%

User reviews

Cribbage Blitz

From 687 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 💰 Opportunity to win real money
  • 🧠 Mentally stimulating

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional game freezes and crashes
  • 🤔 Unclear scoring and game mechanics
  • 🕰️ Strict time limits can be challenging
  • 🧠 Steep learning curve for new players

Big Run Solitaire

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Excellent game
  • 👍 Best solitaire game
  • 💰 Can actually win money
  • 🕰️ Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🏆 Tournaments and competitions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 💸 Difficult to consistently win money
  • 🤔 Unclear scoring system
  • 🕰️ Animation blocks view of cards
  • 🔄 Losing streaks after winning

Bugs and 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

Big Run Solitaire

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Delayed or missing prize redemptions
  • Accounts being locked or deleted unexpectedly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to merge tickets across games
  • Option to transfer winnings to PayPal
  • More deposit and withdrawal options
  • Time trial mode with personal best scores

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
None

Big Run Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cribbage Blitz free?
Cribbage Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big Run Solitaire free?
Big Run Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cribbage Blitz or Big Run Solitaire?
Big Run Solitaire is rated higher. Cribbage Blitz averages 4.8 out of 5 from 687 ratings, while Big Run Solitaire averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.
Do Cribbage Blitz or Big Run Solitaire have ads?
Both Cribbage Blitz and Big Run Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage Blitz or Big Run Solitaire?
Cribbage Blitz ships an update every 3 months, and Big Run Solitaire every 3 months. Most recently, Cribbage Blitz was updated on November 6, 2026 and Big Run Solitaire on November 6, 2026.

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