Comparison

Cribtastic vs Cribbage Score

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

Head to head
About

Cribtastic

This app offers a digital cribbage board for effortless scorekeeping. It features intuitive swipe and tap controls for adding points, a mirrored layout for shared use, and options for multiple players. Track your game history and enjoy a sleek, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Swipe to score
  • Tap to score
  • Mirrored layout for two players
  • Three-player mode
  • Match history tracking
  • Undo scoring errors
  • Light and dark modes
Features
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Effortless Cribbage Scorekeeping, Anytime, Anywhere! Keep your cribbage game score with just a single swipe! No more fumbling with tiny pegs or using a calculator or Notes. Cribtastic combines the charm of a traditional cribbage board with modern convenience, letting you keep score effortlessly and accurately with just a swipe or a tap! WHY YOU’LL LOVE CRIBTASTIC: • Swipe to Score - Add points with a single swipe using the intuitive scoring slider. • Tap to Score - Quickly score common low-point hands like last card or pairs with a tap or two. • Mirrored Layout - Controls and display are designed for players sitting across from each other, making scoring convenient for all players. • NEW! Three-Player Mode - Option to add a player to score 3-player Cribbage. • Match History: Automatically tracks completed games to keep track of rivalries. • Minimalist Elegance - Sleek, polished design and animations make scorekeeping delightful. • See the Exact Score - Toggle numerical score displays by tap the board. • Undo Scoring Errors - Drag the scoring pegs back to take away mis-counted points. • Light & Dark Mode: Customize the look to match your style or environment. • Privacy First: No ads, no trackers, no nonsense, which is why Cribtastic takes less space on your phone than a photo! We do not collect, store, rent, or sell your location, device, or any other personal data. PERFECT FOR ALL CRIBBAGE ENTHUSIASTS Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning, Cribtastic makes cribbage scorekeeping simple, fun, and error-free. Download Cribtastic now and bring the classic Cribbage board with modern features to your iPhone or iPad!

About

Cribbage Score

Easily score your cribbage hands with this app. It helps you identify points for 15s, nobs, and other combinations. You can also test your skills by scoring random hands.

Highlights
  • Score cribbage hands
  • Identify 15s
  • Detect nobs
  • Calculate total score
  • Generate random hands
  • Test cribbage skills
Features
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"Did I count all the 15s?" "Do I have nobs?" "What's the score for this cribbage hand?" "Which two cards should I put in the crib?" Use Cribbage Score to score your cribbage hands and figure out the smartest discard. Choose the cards in your hand and let the app score them instantly, catching every fifteen, run, pair, and nobs. NEW: Discard Analysis. Not sure what to send to the crib? Cribbage Score works through every possible discard combination and shows you which one gives you the best expected outcome, whether the crib is yours or your opponent's. Test your cribbage skills by generating a random hand from the deck and scoring it yourself before checking the app. Make sure you're getting every point in your hand, and making the best discard, every time you play cribbage!

Screenshots

Cribtastic4 screens
Cribbage Score4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cribbage Score at Free against Cribtastic's $4.99. Cribbage Score also leads on ratings volume (521 vs 59) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Cribtastic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On ads, monetization model and device support 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

Cribbage Score is free to download; Cribtastic costs $4.99 up front. Cribbage Score sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cribtastic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cribtastic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage Score has 521 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Cribtastic's written reviews are positive against 90% of Cribbage Score's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribtastic ships an update every 4 months, Cribbage Score every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Cribtastic versus Cribbage Score: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribtasticCribbage Score
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (59 ratings) — better4.7 (521 ratings)
Positive reviews98.0% of reviews — better90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings59521 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#102 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlya PanchenkoTechnomagination, LLC

Customer experience

Cribtastic

All ratings59 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.0%

Cribbage Score

All ratings521 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

Cribtastic

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot get it to work (paid)
  • Minus button not working for some

Requested features

8 requests
  • Track cribs
  • Edit track colors
  • Add initials of players for scoring
  • 61 point board option for quick games
  • Remember who deals next
Show 3 more
  • Haptics for scoring
  • Option to choose player colors
  • Screen with crib rules/variations

Cribbage Score

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cribtastic

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cribbage Score

One-time3
  • Tip - "Nobs"$0.99
  • Tip - "Fifteen for 2"$1.99
  • Tip - "Run of 3"$2.99

Questions

Is Cribtastic free?
Cribtastic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cribbage Score free?
Cribbage Score is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cribtastic or Cribbage Score?
Cribtastic is rated higher. Cribtastic averages 4.9 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Cribbage Score averages 4.7 from 521 ratings.
Do Cribtastic or Cribbage Score have ads?
Neither Cribtastic nor Cribbage Score shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribtastic or Cribbage Score?
Cribtastic ships an update every 4 months, and Cribbage Score every 2 months. Most recently, Cribtastic was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cribbage Score on September 22, 2026.

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