# Cribbage Premium vs Muggins

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cribbage Premium at 8.3K against Muggins's 4. Cribbage Premium also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Muggins's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbage Premium sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Muggins sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Muggins holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage Premium has 8.3K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Muggins's.

Cribbage Premium ships an update every 2 months, Muggins every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage Premium | Muggins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-premium/id301154120/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muggins-cribbage-board/id6789263561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [KYLE ANTHONY MC GAHEY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788090986) |

## What reviewers say

### Cribbage Premium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-premium/id301154120)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 29 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Player Games | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🤖 Challenging AI opponent
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🎨 Variety of board and card designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional scoring inaccuracies
- 🔍 Difficulty in seeing opponent's cards
- 🔌 Crashes or freezes reported
- 🤝 Unreliable multiplayer connectivity
- 🤖 Expert AI perceived as unfair at times

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Muggins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muggins-cribbage-board/id6789263561)

This digital cribbage board allows you to play with real cards and track scores on your device. Simply lay your phone or tablet flat, use the on-screen pegs, and race to 121 points. Customize your board with various themes.

**Highlights:** Digital pegging board, Use with real cards, Score tracking, Multiple board themes, Race to 121 points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Obsidian Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Casino Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage Premium free?

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

### Is Muggins free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cribbage Premium or Muggins?

Muggins is rated higher. Cribbage Premium averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Muggins averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Cribbage Premium or Muggins have ads?

Both Cribbage Premium and Muggins show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cribbage Premium or Muggins?

Cribbage Premium ships an update every 2 months, and Muggins every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cribbage Premium was updated on October 18, 2026 and Muggins on October 10, 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.*