# Yatzy Ultimate vs Crazy Eights +

The clearest difference is rating: Yatzy Ultimate at 4.1 against Crazy Eights +'s 3.3. Yatzy Ultimate also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (184 vs 3). Crazy Eights +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Yatzy Ultimate costs $4.99 and Crazy Eights + $2.99 up front. Yatzy Ultimate sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Crazy Eights + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Yatzy Ultimate holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yatzy Ultimate has 184 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Yatzy Ultimate's written reviews are positive against 43% of Crazy Eights +'s.

Yatzy Ultimate ships an update fortnightly, Crazy Eights + every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yatzy Ultimate | Crazy Eights + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yatzy-ultimate/id468638702/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-eights-plus/id903368855/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **184** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **49.1% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 138 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snowball Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382768822) | [Eryod Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/375196975) |

## What reviewers say

### Yatzy Ultimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yatzy-ultimate/id468638702)

Engage in a classic dice game with a modern twist. Compete against players worldwide or practice solo with various rule sets. Advance through levels, build a friend list, and enjoy a pure, skill-based multiplayer experience.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer PvP, Multiple rule sets (Yatzy, Maxi Yatzy, American Yatzy), Leveling and ranking system, Solo and offline play, Global leaderboards, Buddy list and chat, Daily bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 2,000* | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extremely hot offer: 5000*, just now! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extremely hot offer: 4000*, just now! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extremely hot offer: 6000*, just now! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 4,000* and 1,000* free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5,000 chips | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Smart deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best deal | $15.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 10,000,000 chips | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome game
- ⭐ Nearby mode is available
- ⭐ Great for passing time
- ⭐ True to the original Yatzy game
- ⭐ Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and crashes
- 🐛 Dice rolls not random, seem rigged
- 🐛 Losing game progress and history
- 🐛 Nearby mode removed in recent update
- 🐛 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes on launch
- Disconnects during online games
- Incorrect scoring and loss of coins
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Nearby mode no longer working

**Requested features**

- Add option to save and resume games
- Improve AI difficulty and decision-making
- Introduce more game modes and scoring variations
- Implement a chat feature for online games
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes


### Crazy Eights +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-eights-plus/id903368855)

Experience the classic Crazy Eights card game with numerous customization options and multiple ways to play. Challenge AI opponents, compete with friends online via Game Center, or play locally on a shared device. Enjoy fluid gameplay and sharp HD graphics.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes, Single-player vs AI, Online multiplayer via Game Center, Local multiplayer via Wifi/Bluetooth, Shared device play, Customizable game rules, HD graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yatzy Ultimate free?

Yatzy Ultimate costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Crazy Eights + free?

Crazy Eights + costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Yatzy Ultimate or Crazy Eights +?

Yatzy Ultimate is rated higher. Yatzy Ultimate averages 4.1 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while Crazy Eights + averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Yatzy Ultimate or Crazy Eights + have ads?

Yatzy Ultimate shows ads; Crazy Eights + does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yatzy Ultimate or Crazy Eights +?

Yatzy Ultimate ships an update fortnightly, and Crazy Eights + every 9 months. Most recently, Yatzy Ultimate was updated on September 27, 2026 and Crazy Eights + on September 19, 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.*