TanZen HD vs Cribbage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TanZen HD
Engage in a classic tangram puzzle experience with over 500 challenges. Fit seven geometric pieces into a shaded area without overlap to solve each puzzle. Perfect for quick breaks or extended play sessions.
- Over 500 tangram puzzles
- Classic tangram gameplay
- Fit seven geometric pieces
- No overlapping pieces
- Puzzle completion recognition
- Play for short or long durations
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Find your Zen, with this updated version of the classic tangram puzzle game with over 500 puzzles! Choose a puzzle to solve, and try to fit all seven game pieces within the shaded puzzle area without overlapping. TanZen HD will recognize when the puzzle is finished. Pick up and play for two minutes, or two hours!
Cribbage
Learn and play the classic card game with a premium, ad-free experience. Features step-by-step lessons, AI opponents at multiple difficulty levels, and detailed game statistics. Enjoy authentic gameplay and track your progress offline.
- Ad-free gameplay
- Step-by-step learning lessons
- AI opponents with four difficulty levels
- Automatic hand calculation
- Pegging board visualization
- Offline play
- Game statistics and leaderboards
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A premium cribbage experience without the nonsense. No advertisements interrupting your game. No data tracking. No in-app purchases. Just a beautifully crafted card game that respects your time and privacy. NO ADS. EVER. We believe games should be about playing, not watching ads between every hand. Pay once, play forever with zero interruptions. YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS We collect nothing. No analytics, no tracking, no accounts required. Your game data stays on your device. Period. LEARN CRIBBAGE FROM SCRATCH New to cribbage? Our step-by-step lessons teach you everything: - Card values and hand scoring - The cut and the crib - Pegging strategy and "Go" rules - Counting 15s, pairs, runs, and flushes - His Nobs and His Heels - Advanced pegging tactics PLAY AGAINST SMART AI Challenge computer opponents at four difficulty levels: - Beginner: Perfect for learning the ropes - Easy: Relaxed, casual gameplay - Medium: A fair challenge - Hard: Test your skills against tough competition AUTHENTIC CRIBBAGE EXPERIENCE Everything you expect from real cribbage: - Automatic hand calculation with detailed breakdowns - Classic pegging board visualization - Proper cut card and crib rules - Muggins option for seasoned players TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - View comprehensive game statistics - Track wins, losses, and winning streaks - Record your highest scoring hands - Compete on Game Center leaderboards - Earn achievements as you improve PLAY ANYWHERE No internet connection required. Play offline on planes, in waiting rooms, or anywhere you want to enjoy a quiet game of cards. Support independent app development. For less than a cup of coffee, get a complete cribbage game that you'll enjoy for years.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TanZen HD at 96% against Cribbage's 0%. TanZen HD also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (257 vs 2). Cribbage's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On 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
TanZen HD costs $2.99 and Cribbage $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TanZen HD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TanZen HD has 257 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of TanZen HD's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cribbage's.
TanZen HD ships an update every 2 months, Cribbage weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TanZen HD | Cribbage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (257 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 95.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 257 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Little White Bear Studios, LLC | Thomas Gamull |
Customer experience
TanZen HD
Cribbage
Bugs and requests
TanZen HD
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes or freezes after completing all puzzles
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- More advanced or challenging puzzle designs
- Ability to create and share custom puzzles
- Option to turn off the visible outline of the target shape
- Expanded background and music selection
Cribbage
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TanZen HD
No in-app purchases
Cribbage
No in-app purchases
