# Cribbage Live vs Simple Cribbage

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Cribbage at 5.0 against Cribbage Live's 4.3. Simple Cribbage also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Cribbage Live's advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbage Live sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Cribbage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Cribbage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage Live has 153 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Cribbage Live's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Cribbage's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage Live | Simple Cribbage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-live/id525215125/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-cribbage/id1460674761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BPS Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/373611652) | [Christopher Reimann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142359162) |

## What reviewers say

### Cribbage Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-live/id525215125)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Set of 2 $Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Set of 7 $Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| Set of 15 $Tickets | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Automatic numerical card sorting
- 3-player or multi-player game options
- Manual scoring options
- Better card dealing order
- Easier conversation/chat system


### Simple Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-cribbage/id1460674761)

This app provides a modern and intuitive way to keep score for Cribbage games. Easily add or subtract points with simple taps and swipes, and quickly score your tally.

**Highlights:** Tap to add 1 point, Swipe right for 5 points, Swipe left to subtract points, Score tally with swipe up, Modern scorekeeping interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage Live free?

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

### Is Simple Cribbage free?

Simple Cribbage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cribbage Live or Simple Cribbage?

Simple Cribbage is rated higher. Cribbage Live averages 4.3 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Simple Cribbage averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Cribbage Live or Simple Cribbage have ads?

Neither Cribbage Live nor Simple Cribbage shows ads.

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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.*