Comparison

Cribbage Blitz vs Cross Cribbage

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

Cross Cribbage

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
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Cribbage meets strategy board game. Cross Cribbage transforms classic cribbage into a fresh, tactical experience played on a 5x5 grid. Instead of scoring traditional pegging hands, players take turns placing cards to build cribbage “hands” across rows and columns. One player scores the rows, the other scores the columns. Every placement matters. You’re building your own scoring opportunities while blocking your opponent’s best plays. It feels familiar, yet completely new—a blend of cribbage, strategy, and puzzle-solving. How It Works • Each turn, you place a card from your hand onto an empty space • The board fills into 25 cards total, forming cribbage hands in all rows and columns • One player controls scoring for all horizontal hands, the other for all vertical hands • If a player is the dealer for the round, they also score the shaded diagonal crib hand • Standard cribbage scoring applies: 15s, pairs, runs, and flushes • When the board is full, all hands are scored What Makes It Unique • Strategic card placement – every move affects multiple hands • Think ahead on offense and defense • A blend of cribbage, spatial strategy, and light puzzle play • Quick to learn, endlessly replayable Game Modes • Play Online – Invite a friend or play someone new • Local Pass & Play – Share a device with someone nearby • Single Player – Challenge the computer with multiple difficulty levels Features • Beautiful wood-themed board and classic playing cards • Smart scoring visuals and hand breakdowns • Interactive tutorial to learn how to play • Works great on phones and tablets Win Conditions The game ends when a player reaches 121 points—or if both exceed 121 in the same round, the higher score wins. Cross Cribbage is easy to learn if you already know cribbage, and a fun way to discover cribbage if you’ve never played before. Perfect for fans of cribbage, card strategy games, puzzles, or cerebral two-player challenges. Download now and play cribbage like you’ve never played it before!

Screenshots

Cribbage Blitz3 screens
Cross Cribbage4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cribbage Blitz and Cross Cribbage both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Cribbage Blitz's written reviews are positive against 72% of Cross Cribbage's. Cribbage Blitz also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Cross Cribbage's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 and Cross Cribbage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Cross Cribbage. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 688 and 626 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Cribbage Blitz's written reviews are positive against 72% of Cross Cribbage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage Blitz ships an update every 3 months, Cross Cribbage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cribbage Blitz versus Cross Cribbage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage BlitzCross Cribbage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (688 ratings)4.8 (626 ratings)
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews — better72.0% of reviews
Number of ratings688 — better626
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB64 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTether Studios, LLCMitchell May

Customer experience

Cribbage Blitz

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

Cross Cribbage

All ratings626 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative20.0%

User reviews

Cribbage Blitz

From 688 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

Cross Cribbage

From 626 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 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

Room to improve

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

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

Cross Cribbage

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Screen layout issues affecting card visibility

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • Harder difficulty settings
  • Player-scored hand option
  • Last card played indicator
  • Ability to reconnect after disconnect
  • Tone/vibrate notification for player turns
  • iCloud storage integration for multiplayer
  • Same game ID option

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
1 purchases

Cross Cribbage

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Cribbage Blitz free?
Cribbage Blitz 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 Blitz or Cross Cribbage?
Cribbage Blitz and Cross Cribbage are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 688 and 626 ratings respectively.
Do Cribbage Blitz or Cross Cribbage have ads?
Both Cribbage Blitz and Cross Cribbage show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage Blitz or Cross Cribbage?
Cribbage Blitz ships an update every 3 months, and Cross Cribbage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cribbage Blitz was updated on September 20, 2026 and Cross Cribbage on September 28, 2026.

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