Cribtastic vs Pine Tar Poker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Swipe to score
- Tap to score
- Mirrored layout for two players
- Three-player mode
- Match history tracking
- Undo scoring errors
- Light and dark modes
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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!
Pine Tar Poker
Experience a unique card game with a touch of the supernatural. Gather your deck and paper to learn a new way to play, where a little bit of magic might just tip the scales in your favor and bring a smile to your face.
- Unique card game mechanics
- Supernatural elements
- Learn to play easily
- Focus on entertainment
- Potential for magical advantages
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Welcome partner. We don't have much around here, but we still like a lil entertainment every now and then. Grab that deck a cards and the paper there, let me teach ya a game. Now this here game ain't gonna get ya in touch with the rhythm of the universe, but it might just put a smile on yer face. If ya think magick might help ya win... well partner, ya just might be right...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pine Tar Poker at every 3 days against Cribtastic's every 4 months. Pine Tar Poker also leads on chart position (#19 vs #115) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, 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
Cribtastic costs $4.99 and Pine Tar Poker $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Cribtastic against 4.9 for Pine Tar Poker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 143 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Cribtastic's written reviews are positive against 91% of Pine Tar Poker's.
Cribtastic ships an update every 4 months, Pine Tar Poker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cribtastic | Pine Tar Poker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (59 ratings) | 4.9 (143 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 98.0% of reviews — better | 90.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 59 | 143 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #115 | #19 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 250 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ilya Panchenko | Bird Cartel LLC |
Customer experience
Cribtastic
Pine Tar Poker
User reviews
Cribtastic
From 59 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 👍 Intuitive to use
- 👍 Perfect for mobile/travel
- 👍 Slider for scoring is great
- 👍 No ads in paid version
Room to improve
- 🤔 Player 3 color is fixed (green)
- 🤔 Some users experienced issues with the minus button
- 🤔 Paid version still has ads for some users (older reviews)
Pine Tar Poker
From 143 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Addictive gameplay loop
- 💡 Unique poker/Yahtzee mechanics
- ✨ Engaging story and atmosphere
- 🎨 Charming art style
- 🎮 High replay value
Room to improve
- ⏳ Story is too short
- 🎶 Music can be repetitive
- ❓ Some mechanics unclear
- 📱 No cloud save feature
- 🔥 Device runs hot
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
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- Haptics for scoring
- Option to choose player colors
- Screen with crib rules/variations
Pine Tar Poker
Reported bugs
1 issue- Device overheating on iPad Pro 12.9
Requested features
6 requests- Add more content (scratch offs, dice, roulette)
- More explanation for items/mechanics
- Option to turn off upgrades/powers
- Cloud save feature
- More story content
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- Hint for broken rune stone activation
In-app purchases
Cribtastic
No in-app purchases
Pine Tar Poker
No in-app purchases
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