# Cribbage Premium vs Cribbage Pegboard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cribbage Pegboard at none against Cribbage Premium's 2. Cribbage Pegboard also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Cribbage Premium's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (8.3K vs 1.6K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbage Premium sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Cribbage Pegboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cribbage Premium against 4.6 for Cribbage Pegboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage Premium has 8.3K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 89% positive.

Cribbage Premium ships an update every 2 months, Cribbage Pegboard every 39 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage Premium | Cribbage Pegboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-premium/id301154120/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-pegboard/id906444598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 39 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 127 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [Games By Post LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/449504484) |

## 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


### Cribbage Pegboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-pegboard/id906444598)

This app acts as a digital pegboard for scoring cribbage games using your own cards. It allows for easy peg manipulation, tracks rivalry records against friends, and supports two or three players. It also includes a "Discard Analyzer" to help determine optimal discards with statistical insights.

**Highlights:** Digital pegboard for cribbage scoring, Use your own cards, Drag and drop peg functionality, Rivalry record tracking, Supports two or three players, Discard Analyzer with statistical insights, Multiple board designs

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🏆 Keeps track of wins/losses
- 🧭 Great for travel
- 🎨 Nice visual design
- 🤝 Supports multiple players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤏 Difficulty moving pegs precisely
- 🔄 Lack of undo/correction feature
- 🔒 Pegs too close together
- 🔋 Screen turns off too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Discard analyzer sometimes inaccurate
- Skunk wins not counted as double wins

**Requested features**

- Add undo/correction functionality
- Separate player tracks for 2-player mode
- Implement skunk/double-skunk scoring
- Option to lock forward peg in place
- Ability to save and resume games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage Premium free?

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

### Is Cribbage Pegboard free?

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

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

Cribbage Premium is rated higher. Cribbage Premium averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while Cribbage Pegboard averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Cribbage Premium or Cribbage Pegboard have ads?

Both Cribbage Premium and Cribbage Pegboard show ads.

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

Cribbage Premium ships an update every 2 months, and Cribbage Pegboard every 39 months. Most recently, Cribbage Premium was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cribbage Pegboard on September 23, 2026.

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