# Cribbage vs Cribbage Board 29

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cribbage Board 29 at none against Cribbage's 3. Cribbage Board 29 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Cribbage's advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 63). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbage sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cribbage Board 29 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cribbage against 4.6 for Cribbage Board 29. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage has 7.9K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Cribbage's written reviews are positive against 86% of Cribbage Board 29's.

Cribbage ships an update every 2 months, Cribbage Board 29 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage | Cribbage Board 29 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-crib-and-peg-game/id301152770/reviews)** | [4.6 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-board-29/id1508411936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [Ashton Gallagher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508411935) |

## 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 Board 29

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-board-29/id1508411936)

This app provides a digital cribbage board for playing on your mobile device. Enjoy the tactile experience of moving pegs and scoring without needing a physical board. It supports multiple players and offers customization options for a personalized game.

**Highlights:** Draggable pegs, Easy score buttons, 2 or 3 player support, Zoom functionality, Customizable player names/colors, Automatic game tracking, Haptic feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage free?

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

### Is Cribbage Board 29 free?

Cribbage Board 29 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cribbage or Cribbage Board 29?

Cribbage is rated higher. Cribbage averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Cribbage Board 29 averages 4.6 from 63 ratings.

### Do Cribbage or Cribbage Board 29 have ads?

Cribbage shows ads; Cribbage Board 29 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cribbage or Cribbage Board 29?

Cribbage ships an update every 2 months, and Cribbage Board 29 every 3 days. Most recently, Cribbage was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cribbage Board 29 on October 29, 2026.

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