# Cribtastic vs Pine Tar Poker

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 (#21 vs #122) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribtastic | Pine Tar Poker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribtastic-cribbage-board/id1508795032/reviews) | **[4.9 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pine-tar-poker/id1606835767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **143** |
| Positive reviews | **98.0% of reviews** | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #122 | **#21** |
| Size | 4 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ilya Panchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508795031) | [Bird Cartel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532844907) |

## What reviewers say

### Cribtastic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribtastic-cribbage-board/id1508795032)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Card, #177 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 👍 Intuitive to use
- 👍 Perfect for mobile/travel
- 👍 Slider for scoring is great
- 👍 No ads in paid version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Player 3 color is fixed (green)
- 🤔 Some users experienced issues with the minus button
- 🤔 Paid version still has ads for some users (older reviews)

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot get it to work (paid)
- Minus button not working for some

**Requested features**

- Track cribs
- Edit track colors
- Add initials of players for scoring
- 61 point board option for quick games
- Remember who deals next


### Pine Tar Poker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pine-tar-poker/id1606835767)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Casino, #84 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Unique card game mechanics, Supernatural elements, Learn to play easily, Focus on entertainment, Potential for magical advantages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay loop
- 💡 Unique poker/Yahtzee mechanics
- ✨ Engaging story and atmosphere
- 🎨 Charming art style
- 🎮 High replay value

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Story is too short
- 🎶 Music can be repetitive
- ❓ Some mechanics unclear
- 📱 No cloud save feature
- 🔥 Device runs hot

**Reported bugs**

- Device overheating on iPad Pro 12.9

**Requested features**

- Add more content (scratch offs, dice, roulette)
- More explanation for items/mechanics
- Option to turn off upgrades/powers
- Cloud save feature
- More story content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribtastic free?

Cribtastic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pine Tar Poker free?

Pine Tar Poker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cribtastic or Pine Tar Poker?

Pine Tar Poker is rated higher. Cribtastic averages 4.9 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Pine Tar Poker averages 4.9 from 143 ratings.

### Do Cribtastic or Pine Tar Poker have ads?

Neither Cribtastic nor Pine Tar Poker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cribtastic or Pine Tar Poker?

Cribtastic ships an update every 4 months, and Pine Tar Poker every 3 days. Most recently, Cribtastic was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pine Tar Poker on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cribtastic or Pine Tar Poker?

Cribtastic currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and Pine Tar Poker at #21. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*