Comparison

Cribbage Live vs Cribbage Blitz

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

Head to head
About

Cribbage Live

Engage in online cribbage matches and tournaments with players globally. Enjoy a high-quality, user-friendly interface for fast-paced gameplay. Supports various game variations and reconnects automatically after disconnections.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer cribbage
  • Cribbage tournaments
  • Multiple game variations
  • In-game chat
  • Automatic reconnection
  • High-quality interface
Features
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Play cribbage and chat online with real players - hundreds of players from all over the world at all hours! High quality and easy-to-use cribbage board, cards and fast play. Cribbage Live is a social gaming platform where cribbage players from all corners of the planet come together to play this popular board game. Cribbage Live features one-on-one cribbage games, multiplayer cribbage tournaments and multiple game variations. Cribbage Live supports tournaments from both GameColony.com and cribbage.org ACC (American Cribbage Congress) If you had an internet disconnection, Cribbage Live will reconnect you. Cribbage Live will play fine with either WIFI or 3G connection. Six Card Cribbage is a two-player game of skill that uses a standard 52 card pack. The goal is to be the first to score 121 points over several deals. Points are scored for card combinations that occur during the play or in a player's hand or in the crib -- the cards discarded before the play. Five Card Cribbage variation is an older traditional version that is still popular in England. 5 card Cribbage differs from the more modern 6 card cribbage by the number of cards in hand (initially 5) and by the score to play - usually it is played to 61 points. Paul Rice of Wells, ME who plays in US national cribbage tournaments says that in cribbage "75 percent or more" depends on the skill of the player. Per Paul Rice: "in cribbage, every card you play and every card your opponent plays, you're trying to throw a curve ball in there"... "you can be dealt a gosh-awful hand and if you play it right, you can advance up the board." Cribbage Live uses a fast cribbage central server supporting different cribbage clients in addition to iOS-based cribbage client.

About

Cribbage Blitz

Practice your card game skills with this unique challenge. Score points by playing through a deck, counting every hand and crib. Master pegging and avoid penalties in this brain-training game.

Highlights
  • Score points with every hand and crib
  • Unique heads-up pegging format
  • Practice card game skills
  • Brain training and time passing
  • Avoid muggins penalties
Features
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Every point is earned. Every count matters. Cribbage Blitz combines Cribbage strategy with fast-paced card play in a game where every hand is packed with scoring opportunities. Find every point, avoid Muggins penalties, and outplay the competition with skill and precision. How to Play Play through a full deck, score every hand and crib, and find every point you can. Careful counting helps you avoid Muggins penalties and maximize your score. Compete with Friends The smallest scoring opportunities can make the biggest difference. Invite your friends to play and discover who can master every hand. Why You'll Love Cribbage Blitz - Classic Cribbage strategy - Rewarding card counting - Unique heads-up scoring - Friendly competition Master every hand, find every point, and prove your Cribbage skills. Download Cribbage Blitz today.

Screenshots

Cribbage Live2 screens
Cribbage Blitz3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cribbage Blitz at 4.8 against Cribbage Live's 4.3. Cribbage Blitz also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (92% vs 82%). Cribbage Live's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. Cribbage Live sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cribbage Blitz sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cribbage Blitz holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 153 and 688 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Cribbage Live's written reviews are positive against 92% of Cribbage Blitz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage Live ships an update every 11 days, Cribbage Blitz every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cribbage Live versus Cribbage Blitz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage LiveCribbage Blitz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (153 ratings)4.8 (688 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.7% of reviews91.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings153688 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB239 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBPS SoftwareTether Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Cribbage Live

All ratings153 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative17.6%

Cribbage Blitz

All ratings688 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.7%

User reviews

Cribbage Live

From 153 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Engaging real-time multiplayer gameplay
  • 👥 Ability to play with friends and people worldwide
  • 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
  • ⚡ Fast-paced games with time limits
  • 📱 Works well on mobile devices

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • 💰 Unfair monetization and pricing model
  • 🎲 Non-random card distribution (rigged perception)
  • ⏳ Long wait times to find opponents
  • 🖼️ Outdated graphics and user interface

Cribbage Blitz

From 688 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 💰 Opportunity to win real money
  • 🧠 Mentally stimulating

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional game freezes and crashes
  • 🤔 Unclear scoring and game mechanics
  • 🕰️ Strict time limits can be challenging
  • 🧠 Steep learning curve for new players

Bugs and requests

Cribbage Live

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Cards selected incorrectly despite user input
  • Ads preventing immediate gameplay after joining table
  • Login issues and authentication failures
  • Occasional crashes and glitches
  • Card selection requires inconsistent pressure/taps
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  • Opponents leaving or blocking due to ad delays
  • Inside straight fills appearing too frequently
  • Uncloseable ads blocking gameplay

Requested features

9 requests
  • Automatic numerical card sorting
  • 3-player or multi-player game options
  • Manual scoring options
  • Better card dealing order
  • Easier conversation/chat system
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  • Larger, more visible cards
  • Dark mode option
  • Better login functionality
  • Improved card selection mechanics

Cribbage Blitz

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent scoring and point calculations
  • Delayed start times for some opponents
  • Leaderboard and payout issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add tutorial or in-game instructions
  • Implement friend challenges and multiplayer modes
  • Increase variety of game modes and stakes
  • Improve matchmaking algorithm

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cribbage Live

One-time3
  • Set of 2 $Tickets2 variants$2.99
  • Set of 7 $Tickets$9.99
  • Set of 15 $Tickets$17.99
10 purchases

Cribbage Blitz

One-time10
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 5 Energy$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
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  • No Ads 7-Days$2.99
  • Double Energy 30-days$4.99
  • 3,000 Coins$4.99
  • No Ads 30-Days$6.99
  • 50 Energy$8.99
  • 15,000 Coins$19.99
  • 45,000 Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Cribbage Live free?
Cribbage Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cribbage Blitz free?
Cribbage Blitz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cribbage Live or Cribbage Blitz?
Cribbage Blitz is rated higher. Cribbage Live averages 4.3 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Cribbage Blitz averages 4.8 from 688 ratings.
Do Cribbage Live or Cribbage Blitz have ads?
Cribbage Blitz shows ads; Cribbage Live does not.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage Live or Cribbage Blitz?
Cribbage Live ships an update every 11 days, and Cribbage Blitz every 3 months. Most recently, Cribbage Live was updated on September 21, 2026 and Cribbage Blitz on September 20, 2026.

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