# Cribbage Blitz vs 5

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 5 at none against Cribbage Blitz's 10. 5 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Cribbage Blitz's advantage is ratings volume (689 vs 58). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbage Blitz sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cribbage Blitz against 4.9 for 5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage Blitz has 689 ratings behind it against 58, 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 94% of 5's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage Blitz | 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (689 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-blitz/id1447919543/reviews) | **[4.9 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-hand-poker/id6461255719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **689** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | 91.8% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tether Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/961843822) | [Foxpaint AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690072652) |

## What reviewers say

### Cribbage Blitz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-blitz/id1447919543)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 7-Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Energy 30-days | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 30-Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Energy | $8.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-hand-poker/id6461255719)

Experience a unique blend of poker strategy and solitaire logic in this skill-based card game. Compete against real players for real money, testing your poker hand-building abilities and strategic thinking to win tangible rewards.

**Highlights:** Skill-based poker and solitaire gameplay, Compete against real opponents, Play for real money, Matchmaking by skill level, Build highest-value poker hands, Climb leaderboards

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage Blitz free?

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

### Is 5 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cribbage Blitz or 5?

5 is rated higher. Cribbage Blitz averages 4.8 out of 5 from 689 ratings, while 5 averages 4.9 from 58 ratings.

### Do Cribbage Blitz or 5 have ads?

Both Cribbage Blitz and 5 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cribbage Blitz or 5?

Cribbage Blitz ships an update every 3 months, and 5 every 3 months. Most recently, Cribbage Blitz was updated on October 21, 2026 and 5 on October 24, 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.*