Five vs Cribbage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Five
A strategic board game where players place number tiles to form sequences that sum to multiples of five. Compete against others online or locally, or test your skills against AI opponents. Offers hints and bonus squares for higher scores.
- Numerical crossword-style gameplay
- Online multiplayer
- Local pass-and-play for up to 4 players
- Single player vs. AI
- Hints system
- Bonus squares for extra points
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Five-O puts a numerical twist on the classic crossword board game! Instead of letters, you place number tiles, forming sequences that must add up to multiples of five, with no more than five tiles per sequence. Think strategically, maximize your bonuses, and outscore your opponent! "This is a great must have iPad game. And I love the fact that it really works your mind muscles. It is a very simple game but it will get you hooked." - tcgeeks.com "The price is right, and the game is fun as well as educational. I’d very much recommend it, especially if you’re looking for something the whole family can enjoy or even just for the kids." - ipadboardgames.org Features: Easy to learn rules Online Multiplayer, take turns at your leisure Pass-and-Play mode for up to 4 local players Single player mode with challenging computer opponents Hints for when you get stuck Simple controls, just touch and drag the tiles to the board How to play: Players take turns placing intersecting sequences of numbers on the board which add up to multiples of five. For example, 7-3-8-7 would be a valid sequence because it adds up to 25. The sequence 3-9-5 is not valid because it adds up to 17 which is not a multiple of five. On each turn, players may play tiles in one straight line sequence, horizontally or vertically. The first sequence must be played on the center square, and all sequences after that must intersect with tiles already in play. The score for each play is the sum of all the number tiles in sequences completed on that turn. Colored bonus squares award extra points and multipliers. At the end of each turn, players draw new tiles to replace the ones played. The game ends when a player plays all of their remaining tiles and there are no more tiles left to draw.
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: Five at 92% against Cribbage's 0%. Five also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (178 vs 2). Cribbage's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Five costs $2.99 and Cribbage $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Five holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five has 178 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Five's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cribbage's.
Five ships an update every 3 months, Cribbage weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Five | Cribbage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (178 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 178 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Curt Stein | Thomas Gamull |
Customer experience
Five
Cribbage
Bugs and requests
Five
Reported bugs
3 issues- Notification badge issues
- Games getting 'frozen' and unable to be removed
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to chat with opponents
- Option to play with different target numbers (not just multiples of 5)
- Tile swap functionality
- Automatic forfeit for inactive players
- Ranking/leaderboard system
Cribbage
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Five
No in-app purchases
Cribbage
No in-app purchases









