# Cribbage vs Master Cribbage

The clearest difference is price: Cribbage at Free against Master Cribbage's $2.99. Cribbage also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 50%) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 3). Master Cribbage's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Cribbage is free to download; Master Cribbage costs $2.99 up front. Cribbage sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Master Cribbage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cribbage holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage has 7.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Cribbage's written reviews are positive against 50% of Master Cribbage's.

Cribbage ships an update every 2 months, Master Cribbage every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage | Master Cribbage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-crib-and-peg-game/id301152770/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-cribbage/id1424631993/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#148** |
| Size | 127 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [Ken Fox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352566796) |

## 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


### Master Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-cribbage/id1424631993)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Enjoy a classic card game with customizable board backgrounds, including personal photos. Choose between manual score entry or letting the computer handle the scoring.

**Highlights:** Classic cribbage gameplay, Customizable board backgrounds, Use personal photos for backgrounds, Manual score entry, Computer-assisted scoring

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage free?

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

### Is Master Cribbage free?

Master Cribbage costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Cribbage is rated higher. Cribbage averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Master Cribbage averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Cribbage or Master Cribbage have ads?

Cribbage shows ads; Master Cribbage does not.

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

Cribbage ships an update every 2 months, and Master Cribbage every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cribbage was updated on October 19, 2026 and Master Cribbage on October 4, 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.*