Comparison

Cribbage Premium vs Cribbage Classic

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 Classic

Experience classic Cribbage with strategic PvP battles, a solo Duel Journey against bosses, and competitive leagues. Collect unique card designs and track your achievements to prove your mastery of this timeless card game.

Highlights
  • Turn-based PvP battles
  • Solo Duel Journey with bosses
  • Leagues and rankings
  • Unique card collections
  • Achievements and stats tracking
  • Authentic gameplay
Features
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Play classic Cribbage: duel players, beat bosses and collect unique card! Welcome to the ultimate mobile experience for Cribbage, the timeless card game of strategy and counting. Whether you are a seasoned pro looking to "skunk" your opponents or a beginner learning the ropes, our game offers the perfect blend of classic gameplay and modern competitive features. Play for free, customize your deck, and rise to the top of the global leaderboards! KEY FEATURES • Turn-Based PvP Battles Challenge friends or match up against players from around the world! Outwit your opponents in tense, fast-paced matches where every card played counts. - Keep your mind sharp and your pegging strategy sharper. • Epic Duel Journey Looking for a solo challenge? Embark on the Duel Journey! Battle through a gauntlet of increasingly tough challengers and test your skills against unique - - Bosses. Defeat them to unlock chests and earn big rewards. • Leagues & Rankings Do you have what it takes to be the Cribbage Champion? Win matches to earn trophies and climb through the competitive Leagues. Rise from the bottom ranks to the prestigious top tiers and show the world your skill. • Unique Card Collections Stand out at the table! Unlock beautiful, hand-crafted card designs and decks. Customize your gameplay experience so that your cards are unique to your style. Show off your rare collections to your opponents in every match. • Achievements & Stats Track your lifetime stats and unlock challenging milestones. From "Double Skunks" to the elusive "29 Hand," prove your mastery of the game and fill up your trophy case. WHY PLAY? • Authentic Gameplay: The classic rules you love, optimized for mobile. • Free to Play: Jump into the action instantly. • Play Anywhere: Perfect for a quick 5-minute match or a long session. • Shuffle the deck and start pegging! Download Cribbage today and see if you have the luck—and the skill—to win.

Screenshots

Cribbage Premium4 screens
Cribbage Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cribbage Premium at 88% against Cribbage Classic's 39%. Cribbage Premium also leads on ratings volume (8.4K vs 1.7K). Cribbage Classic's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Classic sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cribbage Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.4K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Cribbage Premium's written reviews are positive against 39% of Cribbage Classic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage Premium ships an update every 2 months, Cribbage Classic monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cribbage Premium versus Cribbage Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage PremiumCribbage Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.4K ratings)4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.3% of reviews — better39.1% of reviews
Number of ratings8.4K — better1.7K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB333 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWildCard Classics IncFunCraft, Inc

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 Classic

All ratings1,710 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative52.2%

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 Classic

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
12 purchases

Cribbage Classic

One-time12
  • A Few Gems$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • A Pile of Gems$4.99
Show 9 more
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Special Bundle$9.99
  • A Bag of Gems$9.99
  • Special Bundle$12.99
  • Remove Ads$19.99
  • Special Bundle$19.99
  • A Jar of Gems$19.99
  • Special Bundle$29.99
  • A Bucket of Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Cribbage Premium free?
Cribbage Premium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cribbage Classic free?
Cribbage Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cribbage Premium or Cribbage Classic?
Cribbage Classic is rated higher. Cribbage Premium averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Cribbage Classic averages 4.9 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Cribbage Premium or Cribbage Classic have ads?
Both Cribbage Premium and Cribbage Classic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage Premium or Cribbage Classic?
Cribbage Premium ships an update every 2 months, and Cribbage Classic monthly. Most recently, Cribbage Premium was updated on October 28, 2026 and Cribbage Classic on October 28, 2026.

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