Comparison

Cribtastic vs Pair for Two

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

Pair for Two

Features
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Pair for Two is cribbage the way it’s meant to be played — face to face, but on two phones. Each player holds their own hand on their own device, so nobody peeks. Deal, cut, peg, and count your way to 121. TWO PHONES, ONE TABLE Every player gets their own screen and their own private hand. Sit across from a friend and play a real game of cribbage — your cards stay yours. PLAY NEARBY OR ONLINE • Nearby: connect two phones directly over Bluetooth and peer-to-peer Wi-Fi. No internet, no accounts, no sign-in. • Online: invite a friend through Game Center and play from anywhere. JUST KEEPING SCORE? Playing with real cards? Tap Scoreboard and lay the device between you. There's a slider at each end, so you add your own points, and the score in the middle turns to face whoever just pegged — readable from both sides of the table, on a phone or an iPad. A REAL CUT FOR THE STARTER Just like at the kitchen table: the non-dealer taps the deck to cut it, and the dealer turns up the starter card. Little rituals, done right. SCORE YOUR WAY Pick the style that fits your table: • Automatic — the app counts and pegs every point for you. • Player responsibility — no hints. Count it yourself, just like the real thing. This is how new games start. You’re nudged when it matters — when a “Go” passes to you, or when someone hits 31 — so nobody misses a point. YOUR RECORD Every game is kept: wins, streaks, skunks, your best hand and time played. Game Center adds achievements — the perfect 29, a comeback from 30 behind, five in a row — and a lifetime wins leaderboard. BUILT TO FEEL GREAT • Rich haptics and sound for every card, cut, deal, and win. • A proper skunk (and double-skunk!) celebration. • Clean, legible cards that scale beautifully from iPhone to iPad. • Landscape play designed for two people sitting across a table. DROP-IN, DROP-OUT Step away and come back — games reconnect quickly, and you can rejoin an interrupted match right where you left off. Whether you’re teaching a beginner with automatic scoring or keeping it honest with manual counting, Pair for Two brings the classic two-hand game to the two phones already in your pockets.

Screenshots

Cribtastic4 screens
Pair for Two4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pair for Two at Free against Cribtastic's $4.99. Pair for Two also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). Cribtastic's advantage is chart position (#69 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribtastic ships an update every 4 months, Pair for Two every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Cribtastic versus Pair for Two: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribtasticPair for Two
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#69 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlya PanchenkoJiro Feingold

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

Pair for Two

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cribtastic

No in-app purchases

None

Pair for Two

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cribtastic free?
Cribtastic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pair for Two free?
Pair for Two is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cribtastic or Pair for Two have ads?
Neither Cribtastic nor Pair for Two shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribtastic or Pair for Two?
Cribtastic ships an update every 4 months, and Pair for Two every 4 days. Most recently, Cribtastic was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pair for Two on October 12, 2026.

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