# Cribbage vs Cribbage Klondike

The clearest difference is rating: Cribbage at 4.6 against Cribbage Klondike's 3.7. Cribbage also leads on ratings volume (7.9K vs 3). Cribbage Klondike's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Cribbage holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage has 7.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Cribbage's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cribbage Klondike's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cribbage ships an update every 2 months, Cribbage Klondike every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage | Cribbage Klondike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-crib-and-peg-game/id301152770/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-klondike/id807067515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 20 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) | [MmpApps Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/400209427) |

## 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 Klondike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-klondike/id807067515)

Experience a unique card game blending Klondike solitaire with cribbage scoring. Strategically move cards to form the best crib hands possible with each stack of five exposed cards. The gameplay requires careful planning to ensure each move enhances the crib value of the resulting stacks.

**Highlights:** Klondike solitaire gameplay, Cribbage scoring integration, Strategic card movement, Focus on improving crib hands, Unique card game twist

**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 Klondike free?

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

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

Cribbage is rated higher. Cribbage averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Cribbage Klondike averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Cribbage or Cribbage Klondike have ads?

Cribbage shows ads; Cribbage Klondike does not.

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

Cribbage ships an update every 2 months, and Cribbage Klondike every 3 months. Most recently, Cribbage was updated on November 5, 2026 and Cribbage Klondike on November 1, 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.*