# Score Cribbage vs Number Sums

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Score Cribbage at none against Number Sums's 1. Score Cribbage also leads on ads (none vs shown). Number Sums's advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Number Sums sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Score Cribbage asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Score Cribbage against 4.6 for Number Sums. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Number Sums has 32K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Score Cribbage ships an update every 7 months, Number Sums every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Score Cribbage | Number Sums |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-cribbage/id1603803183/reviews) | **[4.6 (32K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-sums-numbers-game/id6449427809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **32K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 6 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pramodya Abeysinghe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602478361) | [Easybrain Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190815537) |

## What reviewers say

### Score Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-cribbage/id1603803183)

Easily calculate your Cribbage scores with this straightforward app. Simply input your cards, and it instantly provides the correct score, eliminating the possibility of errors. Offers both dark and light modes for user preference.

**Highlights:** Cribbage score calculation, Card input for hand scoring, Automatic score determination, Dark mode support, Light mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Number Sums

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-sums-numbers-game/id6449427809)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

This app offers a challenging number puzzle designed to enhance mental math skills. Players must make the sum of numbers in rows, columns, and colored regions match given clues by circling correct numbers and erasing extras. It provides a fun way to practice arithmetic and logic with various difficulty levels.

**Highlights:** Summing numbers in rows and columns, Matching sums to clues, Circling and erasing numbers, Multiple difficulty levels, Board sizes from 3x3 to 10x10, Hint system

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Number Sums No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging brain exercise
- 🔢 Enjoyable number-based gameplay
- 👍 Well-designed interface
- 🕰️ No time pressure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive mid-game ads
- 🤔 Toggle button issues
- 🔍 Small text/numbers
- 🔋 Game drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect number removal function removed
- Ads randomly opening browser pages

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Separate buttons for circle/erase
- Auto-erase incorrect numbers
- Difficulty/grid size selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Score Cribbage free?

Score Cribbage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Number Sums free?

Number Sums is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Score Cribbage or Number Sums?

Number Sums is rated higher. Score Cribbage averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Number Sums averages 4.6 from 32K ratings.

### Do Score Cribbage or Number Sums have ads?

Number Sums shows ads; Score Cribbage does not.

### Which is updated more often, Score Cribbage or Number Sums?

Score Cribbage ships an update every 7 months, and Number Sums every 2 months. Most recently, Score Cribbage was updated on November 4, 2026 and Number Sums on November 12, 2026.

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