# Cribbage HD vs Ultimate Cribbage

The clearest difference is price: Ultimate Cribbage at Free against Cribbage HD's $5.99. Ultimate Cribbage also leads on ratings volume (31K vs 2.9K). Cribbage HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (88% vs 80%). On rating, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Ultimate Cribbage is free to download; Cribbage HD costs $5.99 up front. Ultimate Cribbage sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cribbage HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cribbage HD against 4.6 for Ultimate Cribbage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Cribbage has 31K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Cribbage HD's written reviews are positive against 80% of Ultimate Cribbage's.

Cribbage HD ships an update every 2 months, Ultimate Cribbage every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage HD | Ultimate Cribbage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-hd/id363691477/reviews)** | [4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-cribbage-classic/id1116791611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [WildCard Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116791610) |

## What reviewers say

### Cribbage HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-hd/id363691477)

Play the popular card game online with friends or against AI. Features include helpful hints, scoring explanations, and customizable game elements. Compete on leaderboards and earn achievements for endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer games, Single-player AI opponents, Scoring explanations and hints, Voice chat for online games, Leaderboard and achievements, Customizable game elements, Muggins scoring

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Smooth interface
- 💡 Helpful hints and scoring explanations
- 🚀 Efficient card counting
- 👍 Realistic cribbage experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues with multiplayer
- 🐛 Scoring discrepancies in some cases
- 🐛 Predictable AI behavior at higher levels
- 🐛 Difficulty importing contacts for multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Scoring errors when playing with friends
- Inability to resume turn-based games after device reset
- Frequent disconnections during online play

**Requested features**

- Ability to play with 3 or 4 players
- Option to save and resume games
- Achievements or progression system
- Customizable board and card designs


### Ultimate Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-cribbage-classic/id1116791611)

Experience a classic card game with adjustable difficulty and automatic scoring for beginners. Pros can play manually while enjoying detailed score breakdowns and multiple game variants. Daily challenges offer in-game rewards.

**Highlights:** Adjustable difficulty levels, Automatic scorekeeping for beginners, Manual scoring option for pros, Detailed score breakdowns, Multiple game variants (Classic, Muggins, Shotgun), Daily challenges with rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cribbage Club | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 🧠 Challenging
- 📊 Detailed stats
- 🕹️ Realistic gameplay
- 🕰️ Quick play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🤖 Unfair AI opponents
- 🔍 Unclear scoring
- 🕹️ Lack of customization
- 🔒 Paid subscription required to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Scoring errors
- Crashes and freezes
- Ads covering game elements
- Progression issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to play against real players
- Option to count points manually
- Slower scoring animation
- Save progress and stats
- Tutorial for new players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage HD free?

Cribbage HD costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ultimate Cribbage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cribbage HD or Ultimate Cribbage?

Cribbage HD is rated higher. Cribbage HD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Ultimate Cribbage averages 4.6 from 31K ratings.

### Do Cribbage HD or Ultimate Cribbage have ads?

Both Cribbage HD and Ultimate Cribbage show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cribbage HD or Ultimate Cribbage?

Cribbage HD ships an update every 2 months, and Ultimate Cribbage every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cribbage HD was updated on September 19, 2026 and Ultimate Cribbage on September 25, 2026.

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