Comparison

Cribbage Pro vs Cribtastic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cribbage Pro

Experience classic cribbage with single-player or online multiplayer modes. Enjoy daily challenges, leaderboards, and customizable game boards. Learn the game with hints and practice against varying computer difficulties.

Highlights
  • Single player and online multiplayer
  • Daily challenges and rewards
  • Leaderboards and friend groups
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Customizable game boards and styles
  • Hints for learning cribbage
  • VoiceOver accessibility
Features
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Classic cribbage (Crib) where 2 players race to 121 points with single player or online multiplayer! This isn't a casino game like poker, bingo, or blackjack, as cribbage is a unique mix of chance and strategy. Each game has its own fun challenges and rewards. Play the powerful computer opponent or go online with other players worldwide in the ultimate cribbage experience! If you’re a fan of Solitaire, Uno, Backgammon, Phase 10, Gin Rummy, Yahtzee, Skip Bo, Euchre, or Hearts, try this free classic cribbage now! Features: * Single player or Online Multiplayer (Cross-Platform) - Play cribbage with grandpa, your kids, just your friends or against the computer * Cross-Platform Multiplayer - iOS/iPod/iPhone/iPad & non-iOS devices * "Daily Cribbage Scrimmage" Challenges! - Take on a fresh daily challenge, then share with friends to compare your results! * Leaderboard Friend Groups! - Filter the Leaderboard to show just your friends and your relative ranking! * Multiplayer "tournament" style options - Play best of 1, 3, 5 or 7 games to win * 3 single player difficulty levels * True random shuffle at all times! * Play in the largest online multiplayer cribbage tournament, now officially sanctioned by the American Cribbage Congress. Open to all players, with ACC membership entirely optional. * 80+ single player achievements possible * Simple and intuitive game play * Shuffle, scoring & other sound effects * Detailed stats & "Top 50" leader-board - Separate for single player & multiplayer * Over 50 in-game avatars to choose from * Custom avatars * Manual counting option w/ muggins * Single player hints to learn cribbage * "Cut for first deal" to balance the odds * Multiple game boards, backgrounds & card styles * Options for auto-play on selection or confirm, auto-cut the deck and more! * Add a friend, send private messages or chat * VoiceOver Accessibility * Remove ads with in-app purchase option - Keep cribbage free, or if you would like to disable the advertising in this free cribbage game, please use the purchase option directly in the game Cribbage is sometimes called just Crib, Cribble, and Noddy, but it is always a fun and interesting alternative to Pinochle, Old Maid, Canasta, Catan, Whist, Brainium or Yahtzee. Try a classic cribbage game instead! *Apple is not a sponsor of any ad or promotion* Please Email issues/ideas to support@FullerSystems.com Terms of Service & End User License Agreement: http://www.cribbagepro.net/eula.html

About

Cribtastic

This app offers a digital cribbage board for effortless scorekeeping. It features intuitive swipe and tap controls for adding points, a mirrored layout for shared use, and options for multiple players. Track your game history and enjoy a sleek, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Swipe to score
  • Tap to score
  • Mirrored layout for two players
  • Three-player mode
  • Match history tracking
  • Undo scoring errors
  • Light and dark modes
Features
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Effortless Cribbage Scorekeeping, Anytime, Anywhere! Keep your cribbage game score with just a single swipe! No more fumbling with tiny pegs or using a calculator or Notes. Cribtastic combines the charm of a traditional cribbage board with modern convenience, letting you keep score effortlessly and accurately with just a swipe or a tap! WHY YOU’LL LOVE CRIBTASTIC: • Swipe to Score - Add points with a single swipe using the intuitive scoring slider. • Tap to Score - Quickly score common low-point hands like last card or pairs with a tap or two. • Mirrored Layout - Controls and display are designed for players sitting across from each other, making scoring convenient for all players. • NEW! Three-Player Mode - Option to add a player to score 3-player Cribbage. • Match History: Automatically tracks completed games to keep track of rivalries. • Minimalist Elegance - Sleek, polished design and animations make scorekeeping delightful. • See the Exact Score - Toggle numerical score displays by tap the board. • Undo Scoring Errors - Drag the scoring pegs back to take away mis-counted points. • Light & Dark Mode: Customize the look to match your style or environment. • Privacy First: No ads, no trackers, no nonsense, which is why Cribtastic takes less space on your phone than a photo! We do not collect, store, rent, or sell your location, device, or any other personal data. PERFECT FOR ALL CRIBBAGE ENTHUSIASTS Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning, Cribtastic makes cribbage scorekeeping simple, fun, and error-free. Download Cribtastic now and bring the classic Cribbage board with modern features to your iPhone or iPad!

Screenshots

Cribbage Pro4 screens
Cribtastic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cribbage Pro at Free against Cribtastic's $4.99. Cribbage Pro also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (60K vs 59). Cribtastic's advantage is review sentiment (98% vs 58%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cribbage Pro is free to download; Cribtastic costs $4.99 up front. Cribbage Pro sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Cribtastic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cribtastic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage Pro has 60K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Cribbage Pro's written reviews are positive against 98% of Cribtastic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage Pro ships an update fortnightly, Cribtastic every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Cribbage Pro versus Cribtastic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage ProCribtastic
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (60K ratings)4.9 (59 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews98.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60K — better59
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#138 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFuller Systems, Inc.Ilya Panchenko

Customer experience

Cribbage Pro

All ratings60,188 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews614 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral11.9%
Negative29.8%

Cribtastic

All ratings59 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.0%

User reviews

Cribbage Pro

From 60K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great tool to understand cribbage
  • 👍 Easy to follow
  • 👍 Fast and accurate
  • 👍 Great way to learn and improve
  • 👍 Best cribbage app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unrealistic brutal play
  • 🐛 Hints being limited
  • 🐛 Clunky after recent update
  • 🐛 Ads after every hand
  • 🐛 Opponent not found issue

Cribtastic

From 59 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and clean interface
  • 👍 Intuitive to use
  • 👍 Perfect for mobile/travel
  • 👍 Slider for scoring is great
  • 👍 No ads in paid version

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Player 3 color is fixed (green)
  • 🤔 Some users experienced issues with the minus button
  • 🤔 Paid version still has ads for some users (older reviews)

Bugs and requests

Cribbage Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scoring issues
  • Winning streak data broken after update
  • Facebook login issue
  • Game freezes when minimized

Requested features

5 requests
  • Explainer for opponent's score
  • Option to see all hands on the table
  • Reveal final hands at the end of the game
  • 3 and 4 player options
  • AI tries to over-count its own points

Cribtastic

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot get it to work (paid)
  • Minus button not working for some

Requested features

8 requests
  • Track cribs
  • Edit track colors
  • Add initials of players for scoring
  • 61 point board option for quick games
  • Remember who deals next
Show 3 more
  • Haptics for scoring
  • Option to choose player colors
  • Screen with crib rules/variations

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Cribbage Pro

One-time5
  • Background Styles$0.99
  • Card Styles$0.99
  • Board Styles$0.99
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  • Unlock All Styles$1.99
  • Cribbage Pro - Ad Free$4.99
None

Cribtastic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cribbage Pro free?
Cribbage Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cribtastic free?
Cribtastic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cribbage Pro or Cribtastic?
Cribtastic is rated higher. Cribbage Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Cribtastic averages 4.9 from 59 ratings.
Do Cribbage Pro or Cribtastic have ads?
Cribbage Pro shows ads; Cribtastic does not.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage Pro or Cribtastic?
Cribbage Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Cribtastic every 4 months. Most recently, Cribbage Pro was updated on September 27, 2026 and Cribtastic on September 27, 2026.

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