Comparison

Cribbage Premium vs Tile 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

Tile Cribbage

This game offers a strategic twist on a classic card game, replacing cards with tiles on a grid. Players place tiles to form scoring combinations, aiming to maximize points while blocking opponents. It features online multiplayer, achievements, and detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Tile-based gameplay
  • Strategic scoring combinations
  • Online multiplayer matches
  • Achievement system
  • Detailed player statistics
  • Interactive tutorial
Features
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Tile Cribbage is an innovative twist on the beloved classic card game, combining the strategic depth of Cribbage with the challenge of tile-based gameplay. Designed for players who love thinking several steps ahead, this game transforms traditional card play into a captivating board experience, offering fresh layers of strategy and fun. In Tile Cribbage, players use numbered and colored tiles instead of cards, placing them on a grid to form scoring combinations such as 15s, pairs, runs, and flushes. The goal is simple: maximize your points while strategically blocking your opponent's opportunities. Every turn presents a blend of tactical decisions—do you focus on your score or disrupt your rival’s plans? The game’s board layout ensures every match is dynamic, with endless possibilities for creative play. The open grid design requires players to think spatially, planning moves not just for the current turn but for future opportunities. Whether you’re setting up a high-scoring combo or cleverly positioning tiles to limit your opponent's options, Tile Cribbage keeps you engaged from start to finish. Perfect for Cribbage enthusiasts and newcomers alike, Tile Cribbage bridges generations, offering a game that's easy to learn yet hard to master. With its blend of luck, skill, and strategy, every match feels fresh, keeping you coming back for more. If you’re ready to take your love of Cribbage to the next level, Tile Cribbage is your chance to discover a bold, exciting reimagining of a timeless classic! *What's New* Online Multiplayer – Challenge friends or family anywhere with real-time online matches. Create a game, share your code, and compete head-to-head with seamless cross-device play. Achievements System – Unlock 30+ achievements tracking your best plays, win streaks, scoring milestones, and special accomplishments. From "Century Club" to "Perfect Game," every achievement celebrates your mastery. Detailed Statistics – Track your progress with comprehensive stats for each difficulty level and online play. View your win rates, best hand scores, total game counts, and head-to-head records—all in one beautiful dashboard. Interactive Tutorial – New to Cribbage or tile-based play? Our step-by-step guided tutorial teaches you the rules and strategies as you play, making it easy to jump in and start having fun. Ad-Free Option – Enjoy distraction-free gameplay with a one-time in-app purchase to remove all banner ads permanently. Complete Help & Rules Reference – Access detailed scoring guides, placement rules, and strategic tips anytime during gameplay through the in-game help menu.

Screenshots

Cribbage Premium4 screens
Tile Cribbage4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cribbage Premium and Tile Cribbage both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Cribbage Premium's written reviews are positive against 33% of Tile Cribbage's. Cribbage Premium also leads on ratings volume (8.3K vs 45). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Tile Cribbage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cribbage Premium against 4.8 for Tile Cribbage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage Premium has 8.3K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Cribbage Premium's written reviews are positive against 33% of Tile Cribbage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cribbage Premium versus Tile Cribbage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage PremiumTile Cribbage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.3K ratings)4.8 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings8.3K — better45
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWildCard Classics IncMitchell May

Customer experience

Cribbage Premium

All ratings8,321 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1,087 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.3%

Tile Cribbage

All ratings45 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Tile 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
1 purchases

Tile Cribbage

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Cribbage Premium free?
Cribbage Premium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tile Cribbage free?
Tile Cribbage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cribbage Premium or Tile Cribbage?
Tile Cribbage is rated higher. Cribbage Premium averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Tile Cribbage averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.
Do Cribbage Premium or Tile Cribbage have ads?
Both Cribbage Premium and Tile Cribbage show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage Premium or Tile Cribbage?
Cribbage Premium ships an update every 2 months, and Tile Cribbage every 2 months. Most recently, Cribbage Premium was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tile Cribbage on October 14, 2026.

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