# Cribbage vs Cribbage Royale

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cribbage at 79% against Cribbage Royale's 22%. Cribbage also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 40). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbage sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cribbage Royale sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cribbage holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage has 7.9K ratings behind it against 40, 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 22% of Cribbage Royale's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage | Cribbage Royale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-crib-and-peg-game/id301152770/reviews)** | [3.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-royale/id1444575130/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 452 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [North Sky Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117513574) |

## 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


### Cribbage Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-royale/id1444575130)

Experience a new take on the classic card game with multiple variants and difficulty levels. Play against friends online or AI opponents, customize your theme, and complete daily challenges for rewards. Track your progress with extensive statistics stored in the cloud.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer, Multiple game variants (Five Card, Muggins, Three Players), 4 difficulty levels, 9 customizable themes, Daily challenges, Extensive statistics, Facebook integration

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Chip Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Chip Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Huge Beginner's Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Medium Chip Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $39.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage free?

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

### Is Cribbage Royale free?

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

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

Cribbage is rated higher. Cribbage averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Cribbage Royale averages 3.6 from 40 ratings.

### Do Cribbage or Cribbage Royale have ads?

Both Cribbage and Cribbage Royale show ads.

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

Cribbage ships an update every 2 months, and Cribbage Royale every 2 months. Most recently, Cribbage was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cribbage Royale on October 22, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*