Comparison

Cribbage Premium vs Cribbage

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cribbage Premium

Experience the classic card game of Cribbage online with friends or players worldwide. This app offers helpful hints and scoring explanations for newcomers, while challenging AI and leaderboards await experienced players. Enjoy voice chat and customizable game elements for an engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer with friends
  • Single-player against AI
  • Scoring explanations and hints
  • Voice chat
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Customizable game elements
  • Muggins scoring
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Catch the crib! Play the App Store’s top rated cribbage online with your friends or anyone in the world! With fluid action, this game is intuitive and easy to play for both novice and experienced players. New to Cribbage? Cribbage Premium helps you every step of the way. Use hints to develop your skills and strategy. If you're unsure how a hand was scored, use the “Explain” button for a breakdown of the points. Think you're a pro? Challenge yourself against our world class expert AI! Compete for the top spot on the leaderboard and earn all 42 achievements. Count your own cards! Play muggins and steal missed points from your opponent! Cribbage will keep you endlessly entertained. __________________________________________ Awesome Features: • Voice chat lets you be more social during online games • Find opponents while you play with background matchmaking • Single Player games have easy, medium, hard and expert opponents • Personalize your cards, pegs, board, and background • Choose automatic or manual card counting • Play muggins and steal points from your opponent • Show you're a pro by earning all 42 achievements • Compete for top spots on the leaderboard • See detailed breakdowns of the points scored in a hand with the explain button • Use hints to develop your strategy __________________________________________ Customer Reviews: "The only Cribbage game you should consider for the iPhone." "Keeps me in shape for the real thing!" "I had never played Cribbage before but I learned quickly. I love it! This app is definitely worth the money." __________________________________________ And follow us online for news and promotions: • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trivialtech • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/trivialtech

About

Cribbage

Experience the classic card and board game on your mobile device. Play against AI in multiple difficulty levels, customize your game with various card backs and backgrounds, and enjoy automated scoring. A fun and engaging way to master this centuries-old game.

Highlights
  • Offline play
  • Four difficulty modes
  • Custom betting system
  • Card back customization
  • HD backgrounds
  • Automated scoring
Features
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Welcome to SNG Studio's Cribbage game, the ultimate mobile version of the classic card and board game! Whether you're an experienced player or just starting, our app offers hours of fun and entertainment on the go. Play against the computer in four different difficulty modes: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert to test your skills and become a Cribbage pro. With our custom betting system, you can win big by playing on higher difficulties, adding an extra layer of excitement to the game. Personalize your game with eight different card backs and high definition backgrounds and tables. Our automated scoring system makes the game easy and enjoyable to play for everyone. Cribbage is a two-player card game that has been enjoyed for centuries. The objective is to score points by playing cards in combinations, and the first player to reach a predetermined score wins. Overall, SNG Studio's Cribbage game is a must-have for any fan of the classic card game. Download it now and start playing for hours of fun and entertainment!

Screenshots

Cribbage Premium4 screens
Cribbage4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cribbage Premium and Cribbage both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Cribbage Premium's written reviews are positive against 27% of Cribbage's. Cribbage Premium also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (8.4K vs 482). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cribbage Premium sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cribbage sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cribbage Premium holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage Premium has 8.4K ratings behind it against 482, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Cribbage Premium's written reviews are positive against 27% of Cribbage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage Premium ships an update every 2 months, Cribbage every 20 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cribbage Premium versus Cribbage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage PremiumCribbage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.4K ratings) — better4.5 (482 ratings)
Positive reviews88.3% of reviews — better26.7% of reviews
Number of ratings8.4K — better482
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB139 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWildCard Classics IncSNG ICT

Customer experience

Cribbage Premium

All ratings8,321 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1,090 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.3%

Cribbage

All ratings471 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative53.3%

Bugs and requests

Cribbage Premium

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scoring errors or miscounts
  • Crashes or freezes during gameplay
  • Multiplayer connection issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to play turn-based games with friends
  • Improved multiplayer functionality
  • Statistics tracking and leaderboards
  • Undo/redo options for card placement
  • More board and card customization options

Cribbage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cribbage Premium

One-time2
  • 29 Pack$1.99
  • 3 Player Games$1.99
5 purchases

Cribbage

One-time5
  • Tiny Pack$0.99
  • Medium Pack$3.99
  • Large Pack$9.99
Show 2 more
  • No Ads$14.99
  • Mega Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Cribbage Premium free?
Cribbage Premium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cribbage free?
Cribbage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cribbage Premium or Cribbage?
Cribbage Premium is rated higher. Cribbage Premium averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Cribbage averages 4.5 from 482 ratings.
Do Cribbage Premium or Cribbage have ads?
Both Cribbage Premium and Cribbage show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage Premium or Cribbage?
Cribbage Premium ships an update every 2 months, and Cribbage every 20 months. Most recently, Cribbage Premium was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cribbage on October 30, 2026.

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