# Cross Cribbage vs Table Crib

The clearest difference is rating: Cross Cribbage at 4.8 against Table Crib's 3.0. Cross Cribbage also leads on ratings volume (626 vs 2). Table Crib's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cross Cribbage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Table Crib asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cross Cribbage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Cribbage has 626 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Cross Cribbage's written reviews are positive against 95% of Table Crib's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cross Cribbage ships an update every 3 weeks, Table Crib every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross Cribbage | Table Crib |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (626 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-cribbage/id1540640821/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/table-crib/id6705133730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **626** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | **95.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mitchell May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540640823) | [SAM MILLER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769812380) |

## What reviewers say

### Cross Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-cribbage/id1540640821)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🧠 Challenging alternative to traditional cribbage
- 👍 Well-thought-out game design
- ⚡ Fast-paced and addictive gameplay
- 🎯 Good for keeping mind sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Card faces too small after recent update
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ⚠️ Pornographic banner ads
- 🔧 Slower performance after update
- 👎 Difficult to play on small screens

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Table Crib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/table-crib/id6705133730)

A strategic card game that adapts traditional cribbage rules to a 5x5 grid. Players compete to build high-scoring rows and columns while blocking opponents. It offers an addictive blend of offense and defense, easy to learn but hard to master.

**Highlights:** Traditional cribbage scoring, 5x5 grid gameplay, Simultaneous offense and defense, Row and column scoring, Easy to learn, difficult to master

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cross Cribbage free?

Cross Cribbage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Table Crib free?

Table Crib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cross Cribbage or Table Crib?

Cross Cribbage is rated higher. Cross Cribbage averages 4.8 out of 5 from 626 ratings, while Table Crib averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cross Cribbage or Table Crib have ads?

Cross Cribbage shows ads; Table Crib does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cross Cribbage or Table Crib?

Cross Cribbage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Table Crib every 9 days. Most recently, Cross Cribbage was updated on September 28, 2026 and Table Crib on June 11, 2026.

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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.*