# Cribbage HD vs Spades Plus

Cribbage HD and Spades Plus both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Cribbage HD's written reviews are positive against 41% of Spades Plus's. Cribbage HD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Spades Plus's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On rating, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Spades Plus is free to download; Cribbage HD costs $5.99 up front. Spades Plus 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 4.7 for Spades Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spades Plus has 187K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Cribbage HD's written reviews are positive against 41% of Spades Plus's.

Cribbage HD ships an update every 2 months, Spades Plus every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage HD | Spades Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-hd/id363691477/reviews)** | [4.7 (187K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-plus-card-game/id834185106/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3K | **187K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.7% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#10** |
| Size | 126 MB | 494 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WildCard Classics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/284954485) | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) |

## 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


### Spades Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades-plus-card-game/id834185106)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Family, #32 Top Free · Family, #45 Top Grossing · Card, #89 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

Play the popular trick-taking card game with millions of players worldwide. Enjoy various game modes, tournaments, and social features. Customize your game and compete for prizes.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes (Classic, Solo, Mirror, Whiz), Online multiplayer with millions of players, Tournaments and challenges, Customizable tables and game rules, Free coins and daily bonuses, Social features with friends and chat, Seasonal competitions for new decks

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Feature Batch | $0.49 | one-time |
| 35,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 160,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 280.000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 280,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20 Cash | $5.99 | one-time |
| 600.000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 600,000 Coins | $10.99 | one-time |
| 45 Cash | $10.99 | one-time |
| 1,500,000 Coins | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive
- 🚀 Fun to play
- 🚀 Excellent game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rigged algorithm
- 🐛 Unfair hands
- 🐛 Cheaters and bots
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Coins disappearing after games
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Incorrect score and win/loss tracking
- Unresponsive or delayed app functionality

**Requested features**

- Randomize card dealing
- Improve matchmaking and pairing
- Implement better anti-cheat measures
- Enhance chat moderation and reporting
- Add practice mode without coins


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage HD free?

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

### Is Spades Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cribbage HD or Spades Plus?

Cribbage HD is rated higher. Cribbage HD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Spades Plus averages 4.7 from 187K ratings.

### Do Cribbage HD or Spades Plus have ads?

Both Cribbage HD and Spades Plus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cribbage HD or Spades Plus?

Cribbage HD ships an update every 2 months, and Spades Plus every 9 days. Most recently, Cribbage HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and Spades Plus on November 5, 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.*