Comparison

Cribtastic vs Just Cribbage

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

Just Cribbage

Experience the classic card game of Cribbage with an AI opponent. Follow the rules of the American Cribbage Congress, strategically manage your hand, and test your pegging skills. The game automatically counts your points after each round.

Highlights
  • Authentic Cribbage gameplay
  • Single AI opponent
  • American Cribbage Congress rules
  • Strategic card selection
  • Automatic scoring
Features
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Just Cribbage is dedicated to an authentic gameplay experience of the classic game of Cribbage. Play add-free and offline against an AI opponent, or online with a friend in your Apple Game Center account. All play is in accordance with rules of the American Cribbage Congress. After each deal, strategically choose two cards from your hand for the Crib. Then compare your skill in pegging against the AI opponent or your invited friend. Player hands and the Crib are automatically counted after all cards are played.

Screenshots

Cribtastic4 screens
Just Cribbage1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cribtastic at 98% against Just Cribbage's 33%. Cribtastic also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.9) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). Just Cribbage's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Just Cribbage is free to download; Cribtastic costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cribtastic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Cribtastic's written reviews are positive against 33% of Just Cribbage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribtastic ships an update every 4 months, Just Cribbage fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Cribtastic versus Just Cribbage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribtasticJust Cribbage
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (59 ratings) — better2.9 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews98.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings59 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#101 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlya PanchenkoBradley Johansen

Customer experience

Cribtastic

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

Just Cribbage

All ratings29 ratings
Positive27.6%
Neutral34.5%
Negative37.9%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral44.4%
Negative22.2%

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

Just Cribbage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cribtastic

No in-app purchases

None

Just Cribbage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cribtastic free?
Cribtastic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Just Cribbage free?
Just Cribbage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cribtastic or Just Cribbage?
Cribtastic is rated higher. Cribtastic averages 4.9 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Just Cribbage averages 2.9 from 29 ratings.
Do Cribtastic or Just Cribbage have ads?
Neither Cribtastic nor Just Cribbage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribtastic or Just Cribbage?
Cribtastic ships an update every 4 months, and Just Cribbage fortnightly. Most recently, Cribtastic was updated on September 22, 2026 and Just Cribbage on September 19, 2026.

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