# Cribbage Live vs Cross Cribbage

The clearest difference is rating: Cross Cribbage at 4.8 against Cribbage Live's 4.3. Cross Cribbage also leads on ratings volume (626 vs 153). Cribbage Live's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbage Live sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cross Cribbage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cross Cribbage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 153 and 626 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Cribbage Live's written reviews are positive against 72% of Cross Cribbage's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cribbage Live ships an update every 11 days, Cross Cribbage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage Live | Cross Cribbage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-live/id525215125/reviews) | **[4.8 (626 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-cribbage/id1540640821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 153 | **626** |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 72.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BPS Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/373611652) | [Mitchell May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540640823) |

## 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


### Cross Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-cribbage/id1540640821)

This app reimagines the classic card game cribbage by placing it on a 5x5 grid. Players strategically place cards to form scoring hands across rows and columns, blending familiar cribbage rules with tactical board game elements. It offers both single-player and multiplayer modes for a fresh, replayable experience.

**Highlights:** Grid-based card placement, Row and column scoring, Standard cribbage scoring rules, Single player vs. AI, Online multiplayer, Local pass and play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🧠 Challenging alternative to traditional cribbage
- 👍 Well-thought-out game design
- ⚡ Fast-paced and addictive gameplay
- 🎯 Good for keeping mind sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Card faces too small after recent update
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- ⚠️ Pornographic banner ads
- 🔧 Slower performance after update
- 👎 Difficult to play on small screens

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on loading (iOS 12.5.5)
- Random crashes during gameplay
- App won't open since November 2025 update
- Occasional glitches when starting new game
- Disconnection from online gameplay with no reconnect option

**Requested features**

- Enlarge card number and face size
- Score updates after each card played
- Option to bypass end-of-round scoring summary
- Double-tap to auto-place cards
- Delete resumable games feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage Live free?

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

### Is Cross Cribbage free?

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

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

Cross Cribbage is rated higher. Cribbage Live averages 4.3 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Cross Cribbage averages 4.8 from 626 ratings.

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

Cross Cribbage shows ads; Cribbage Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cribbage Live or Cross Cribbage?

Cribbage Live ships an update every 11 days, and Cross Cribbage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cribbage Live was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cross Cribbage on September 28, 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.*