# Cribbage vs Smart Cribbage Scoring

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Cribbage Scoring at none against Cribbage's 3. Smart Cribbage Scoring also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Cribbage's advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 2). 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. Smart Cribbage Scoring asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Cribbage Scoring holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage | Smart Cribbage Scoring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-crib-and-peg-game/id301152770/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cribbage-scoring/id6803282198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% 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 | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [GABRIEL ALEXANDER DODGE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803282380) |

## 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


### Smart Cribbage Scoring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-cribbage-scoring/id6803282198)

This app replaces a physical cribbage board, allowing players to easily track scores, save games, and analyze statistics. Customize the look with your own images and manage local player profiles without needing an account.

**Highlights:** Digital cribbage board, Score tracking, Game saving, Player statistics, Editable play history, Local player profiles, Customizable backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage free?

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

### Is Smart Cribbage Scoring free?

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

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

Smart Cribbage Scoring is rated higher. Cribbage averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Smart Cribbage Scoring averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Cribbage or Smart Cribbage Scoring have ads?

Cribbage shows ads; Smart Cribbage Scoring 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.*