# Cribbage vs Cribbage

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cribbage at 79% against Cribbage's 0%. Cribbage also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (7.9K vs 2). Cribbage's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Cribbage holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage has 7.9K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Cribbage's.

Cribbage ships an update every 2 months, Cribbage fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage | Cribbage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-crib-and-peg-game/id301152770/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-no-ad-breaks/id6746044592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 0.0% 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 | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [Alex R Markules](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800102723) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-no-ad-breaks/id6746044592)

Experience the classic card game without interruptions. Enjoy a smooth and uninterrupted gameplay experience with this application.

**Highlights:** Classic Cribbage gameplay, No full-page ads, Uninterrupted gaming experience, Smooth gameplay

**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 free?

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

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

Cribbage is rated higher. Cribbage averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Cribbage averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cribbage or Cribbage have ads?

Cribbage shows ads; Cribbage does not.

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

Cribbage ships an update every 2 months, and Cribbage fortnightly. Most recently, Cribbage was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cribbage on October 30, 2026.

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