Cribtastic vs CribScore
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!
CribScore
This app simplifies cribbage scorekeeping with a digital board and player statistics. Track points, wins, and player stats easily, with customizable themes and optional haptic feedback. It works offline, making it perfect for on-the-go gaming.
- Custom score dial for 1-29 points
- Two-player tracking with custom names/colors
- Automatic game history
- Player statistics (wins, losses, averages)
- Multiple background themes
- Optional haptic feedback and sound
- Offline functionality
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CribScore is the ultimate companion for your cribbage games. Ditch the physical board, CribScore makes scorekeeping simple, modern, and travel-friendly. Whether you’re on a train, at the cabin, or playing at home, CribScore helps you track points, wins, and player stats with ease. Features • Custom score dial for quick, accurate score entry (1 to 29 points) • Two-player tracking with customizable names and colors • Automatic game history so you can review past games • Player statistics including wins, losses, and average scores • Multiple background themes including classic white, felt green, midnight blue, warm sunset, ocean breeze, and subtle patterns • Optional haptic feedback and sound effects • Immersive game mode with full-screen progress bars • Works offline; no internet connection required Designed for both iPhone and iPad, CribScore offers a clean and intuitive experience for cribbage players of all skill levels.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CribScore at Free against Cribtastic's $4.99. Cribtastic's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 1) and chart position (#128 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
CribScore is free to download; Cribtastic costs $4.99 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 5.0 for CribScore. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribtastic has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cribtastic | CribScore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (59 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 98.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #128 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ilya Panchenko | Henry Hunter Pendleton |
Customer experience
Cribtastic
CribScore
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
CribScore
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cribtastic
No in-app purchases
CribScore
No in-app purchases









