# InkBall vs Cross Cribbage

The clearest difference is price: Cross Cribbage at Free against InkBall's $2.99. Cross Cribbage also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (72% vs 40%). InkBall's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Cross Cribbage is free to download; InkBall costs $2.99 up front. Cross Cribbage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. InkBall asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cross Cribbage holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Cribbage has 639 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of InkBall's written reviews are positive against 72% of Cross Cribbage's.

InkBall ships an update every 2 weeks, Cross Cribbage every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | InkBall | Cross Cribbage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkball/id390279154/reviews) | **[4.7 (639 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-cribbage/id1540640821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **639** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 19 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deino Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/334280063) | [Mitchell May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540640823) |

## What reviewers say

### InkBall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkball/id390279154)

Guide colored balls into matching holes by drawing lines. Balls bounce off lines and walls, and the game ends if colors mismatch or time expires. Create and share custom levels with others.

**Highlights:** Draw lines to guide balls, Balls bounce off surfaces, Color-matching puzzles, Time-based challenges, Built-in level editor, Share custom levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cross Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-cribbage/id1540640821)

This app reimagines the classic card game cribbage by placing it on a 5x5 grid. Players strategically place cards to form scoring hands across rows and columns, blending familiar cribbage rules with tactical board game elements. It offers both single-player and multiplayer modes for a fresh, replayable experience.

**Highlights:** Grid-based card placement, Row and column scoring, Standard cribbage scoring rules, Single player vs. AI, Online multiplayer, Local pass and play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🧠 Challenging alternative to traditional cribbage
- 👍 Well-thought-out game design
- ⚡ Fast-paced and addictive gameplay
- 🎯 Good for keeping mind sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Card faces too small after recent update
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ⚠️ Pornographic banner ads
- 🔧 Slower performance after update
- 👎 Difficult to play on small screens

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on loading (iOS 12.5.5)
- Random crashes during gameplay
- App won't open since November 2025 update
- Occasional glitches when starting new game
- Disconnection from online gameplay with no reconnect option

**Requested features**

- Enlarge card number and face size
- Score updates after each card played
- Option to bypass end-of-round scoring summary
- Double-tap to auto-place cards
- Delete resumable games feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InkBall free?

InkBall costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cross Cribbage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InkBall or Cross Cribbage?

Cross Cribbage is rated higher. InkBall averages 2.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Cross Cribbage averages 4.7 from 639 ratings.

### Do InkBall or Cross Cribbage have ads?

Cross Cribbage shows ads; InkBall does not.

### Which is updated more often, InkBall or Cross Cribbage?

InkBall ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cross Cribbage every 3 weeks. Most recently, InkBall was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cross Cribbage on October 29, 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.*