Comparison

Cross Cribbage vs Cribbage

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cross Cribbage

This app reimagines the classic card game cribbage by placing it on a 5x5 grid. Players strategically place cards to form scoring hands across rows and columns, blending familiar cribbage rules with tactical board game elements. It offers both single-player and multiplayer modes for a fresh, replayable experience.

Highlights
  • Grid-based card placement
  • Row and column scoring
  • Standard cribbage scoring rules
  • Single player vs. AI
  • Online multiplayer
  • Local pass and play
Features
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Cribbage meets strategy board game. Cross Cribbage transforms classic cribbage into a fresh, tactical experience played on a 5x5 grid. Instead of scoring traditional pegging hands, players take turns placing cards to build cribbage “hands” across rows and columns. One player scores the rows, the other scores the columns. Every placement matters. You’re building your own scoring opportunities while blocking your opponent’s best plays. It feels familiar, yet completely new—a blend of cribbage, strategy, and puzzle-solving. How It Works • Each turn, you place a card from your hand onto an empty space • The board fills into 25 cards total, forming cribbage hands in all rows and columns • One player controls scoring for all horizontal hands, the other for all vertical hands • If a player is the dealer for the round, they also score the shaded diagonal crib hand • Standard cribbage scoring applies: 15s, pairs, runs, and flushes • When the board is full, all hands are scored What Makes It Unique • Strategic card placement – every move affects multiple hands • Think ahead on offense and defense • A blend of cribbage, spatial strategy, and light puzzle play • Quick to learn, endlessly replayable Game Modes • Play Online – Invite a friend or play someone new • Local Pass & Play – Share a device with someone nearby • Single Player – Challenge the computer with multiple difficulty levels Features • Beautiful wood-themed board and classic playing cards • Smart scoring visuals and hand breakdowns • Interactive tutorial to learn how to play • Works great on phones and tablets Win Conditions The game ends when a player reaches 121 points—or if both exceed 121 in the same round, the higher score wins. Cross Cribbage is easy to learn if you already know cribbage, and a fun way to discover cribbage if you’ve never played before. Perfect for fans of cribbage, card strategy games, puzzles, or cerebral two-player challenges. Download now and play cribbage like you’ve never played it before!

About

Cribbage

Experience the classic card and board game on your mobile device. Play against AI in multiple difficulty levels, customize your game with various card backs and backgrounds, and enjoy automated scoring. A fun and engaging way to master this centuries-old game.

Highlights
  • Offline play
  • Four difficulty modes
  • Custom betting system
  • Card back customization
  • HD backgrounds
  • Automated scoring
Features
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Welcome to SNG Studio's Cribbage game, the ultimate mobile version of the classic card and board game! Whether you're an experienced player or just starting, our app offers hours of fun and entertainment on the go. Play against the computer in four different difficulty modes: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert to test your skills and become a Cribbage pro. With our custom betting system, you can win big by playing on higher difficulties, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game. Personalize your game with eight different card backs and high definition backgrounds and tables. Our automated scoring system makes the game easy and enjoyable to play for everyone. Cribbage is a two-player card game that has been enjoyed for centuries. The objective is to score points by playing cards in combinations, and the first player to reach a predetermined score wins. Overall, SNG Studio's Cribbage game is a must-have for any fan of the classic card game. Download it now and start playing for hours of fun and entertainment!

Screenshots

Cross Cribbage4 screens
Cribbage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cross Cribbage at 72% against Cribbage's 27%. Cross Cribbage also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cross Cribbage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cribbage sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cross Cribbage holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 642 and 482 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Cross Cribbage's written reviews are positive against 27% of Cribbage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cross Cribbage ships an update every 3 weeks, Cribbage every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cross Cribbage versus Cribbage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross CribbageCribbage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (642 ratings) — better4.5 (482 ratings)
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better26.7% of reviews
Number of ratings642 — better482
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 20 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB139 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMitchell MaySNG ICT

Customer experience

Cross Cribbage

All ratings626 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative20.0%

Cribbage

All ratings471 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative53.3%

Bugs and requests

Cross Cribbage

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on loading (iOS 12.5.5)
  • Random crashes during gameplay
  • App won't open since November 2025 update
  • Occasional glitches when starting new game
  • Disconnection from online gameplay with no reconnect option
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  • Screen layout issues affecting card visibility

Requested features

12 requests
  • Enlarge card number and face size
  • Score updates after each card played
  • Option to bypass end-of-round scoring summary
  • Double-tap to auto-place cards
  • Delete resumable games feature
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  • Harder difficulty settings
  • Player-scored hand option
  • Last card played indicator
  • Ability to reconnect after disconnect
  • Tone/vibrate notification for player turns
  • iCloud storage integration for multiplayer
  • Same game ID option

Cribbage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cross Cribbage

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
5 purchases

Cribbage

One-time5
  • Tiny Pack$0.99
  • Medium Pack$3.99
  • Large Pack$9.99
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  • No Ads$14.99
  • Mega Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Cross Cribbage free?
Cross Cribbage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cribbage free?
Cribbage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cross Cribbage or Cribbage?
Cross Cribbage is rated higher. Cross Cribbage averages 4.7 out of 5 from 642 ratings, while Cribbage averages 4.5 from 482 ratings.
Do Cross Cribbage or Cribbage have ads?
Both Cross Cribbage and Cribbage show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cross Cribbage or Cribbage?
Cross Cribbage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cribbage every 20 months. Most recently, Cross Cribbage was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cribbage on November 3, 2026.

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