# Cribbage vs Simple Cribbage

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Cribbage at none against Cribbage's 3. Simple Cribbage also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Cribbage's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbage sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Cribbage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Cribbage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage has 7.8K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Simple Cribbage's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage | Simple Cribbage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-crib-and-peg-game/id301152770/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-cribbage/id1460674761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 20 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) | [Christopher Reimann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142359162) |

## 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


### Simple Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-cribbage/id1460674761)

This app provides a modern and intuitive way to keep score for Cribbage games. Easily add or subtract points with simple taps and swipes, and quickly score your tally.

**Highlights:** Tap to add 1 point, Swipe right for 5 points, Swipe left to subtract points, Score tally with swipe up, Modern scorekeeping interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage free?

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

### Is Simple Cribbage free?

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

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

Simple Cribbage is rated higher. Cribbage averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Simple Cribbage averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Cribbage or Simple Cribbage have ads?

Cribbage shows ads; Simple Cribbage does not.

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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.*