# Cribbage vs Ultimate Cribbage

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ultimate Cribbage at 31K against Cribbage's 7.9K. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbage sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Ultimate Cribbage sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cribbage against 4.6 for Ultimate Cribbage. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.9K and 31K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Cribbage's written reviews are positive against 80% of Ultimate Cribbage's.

Cribbage ships an update every 2 months, Ultimate Cribbage every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage | Ultimate Cribbage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-crib-and-peg-game/id301152770/reviews) | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-cribbage-classic/id1116791611/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **80.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [WildCard Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116791610) |

## What reviewers say

### Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-crib-and-peg-game/id301152770)

Experience a top-rated digital card game with intuitive gameplay for all skill levels. Learn and improve with helpful hints and scoring explanations. Challenge AI opponents or play with friends online.

**Highlights:** Intuitive gameplay for novices and experts, Hints and scoring explanations, Challenging AI opponents, Personalize game appearance, Automatic or manual card counting, Play muggins to steal points, Online multiplayer options

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 29 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Player Games | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expert AI | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic gameplay
- 💡 Helpful hints and explanations
- 🚀 Quick and responsive
- 👍 Easy to learn and play
- 👍 Good for practicing and improving skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads, especially between hands
- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing issues
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive and disrupt gameplay
- 🔍 Unrealistic card deals favoring the AI at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Scoring errors or missed points not being recognized
- Inability to change discarded cards before the crib is counted

**Requested features**

- Option to play against other players online
- More customization options for boards, cards, and pegs
- Ability to count cards manually without penalty
- Four-player game mode


### Ultimate Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-cribbage-classic/id1116791611)

Experience a classic card game with adjustable difficulty and automatic scoring for beginners. Pros can play manually while enjoying detailed score breakdowns and multiple game variants. Daily challenges offer in-game rewards.

**Highlights:** Adjustable difficulty levels, Automatic scorekeeping for beginners, Manual scoring option for pros, Detailed score breakdowns, Multiple game variants (Classic, Muggins, Shotgun), Daily challenges with rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cribbage Club | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 🧠 Challenging
- 📊 Detailed stats
- 🕹️ Realistic gameplay
- 🕰️ Quick play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🤖 Unfair AI opponents
- 🔍 Unclear scoring
- 🕹️ Lack of customization
- 🔒 Paid subscription required to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Scoring errors
- Crashes and freezes
- Ads covering game elements
- Progression issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to play against real players
- Option to count points manually
- Slower scoring animation
- Save progress and stats
- Tutorial for new players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage free?

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

### Is Ultimate Cribbage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cribbage or Ultimate Cribbage?

Ultimate Cribbage is rated higher. Cribbage averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Ultimate Cribbage averages 4.6 from 31K ratings.

### Do Cribbage or Ultimate Cribbage have ads?

Both Cribbage and Ultimate Cribbage show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cribbage or Ultimate Cribbage?

Cribbage ships an update every 2 months, and Ultimate Cribbage every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cribbage was updated on November 7, 2026 and Ultimate Cribbage on November 7, 2026.

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