# Cribbage vs Just Cribbage

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cribbage at 79% against Just Cribbage's 33%. Cribbage also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 29). Just Cribbage's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Cribbage holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage has 7.8K ratings behind it against 29, 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 33% of Just Cribbage's.

Cribbage ships an update every 2 months, Just Cribbage fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage | Just Cribbage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-crib-and-peg-game/id301152770/reviews)** | [2.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-cribbage/id6449621276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [Bradley Johansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578546504) |

## 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


### Just Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-cribbage/id6449621276)

Experience the classic card game of Cribbage with an AI opponent. Follow the rules of the American Cribbage Congress, strategically manage your hand, and test your pegging skills. The game automatically counts your points after each round.

**Highlights:** Authentic Cribbage gameplay, Single AI opponent, American Cribbage Congress rules, Strategic card selection, Automatic 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 Just Cribbage free?

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

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

Cribbage is rated higher. Cribbage averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Just Cribbage averages 2.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do Cribbage or Just Cribbage have ads?

Cribbage shows ads; Just Cribbage does not.

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

Cribbage ships an update every 2 months, and Just Cribbage fortnightly. Most recently, Cribbage was updated on September 26, 2026 and Just Cribbage on September 19, 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.*