# Cribbage Live vs Cribbage Den

The clearest difference is rating: Cribbage Den at 5.0 against Cribbage Live's 4.3. Cribbage Den also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Cribbage Live's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (153 vs 14). 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 Cribbage Den sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cribbage Den 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 14, 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 Cribbage Den's.

Cribbage Live ships an update every 11 days, Cribbage Den every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage Live | Cribbage Den |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-live/id525215125/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-den/id6788071373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BPS Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/373611652) | [Joseph Faneuf](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788071375) |

## 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


### Cribbage Den

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-den/id6788071373)

Experience the classic card game with digital convenience. Play solo against AI, or connect with friends for real-time online matches. Enjoy authentic rules, smooth animations, and track your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Solo play against AI, Online multiplayer with friends, 2, 3, and 4-player support, Authentic cribbage rules, Server-verified scoring, Progress tracking, Cross-device account sync

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cribbage Club Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Cribbage Club Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage Live free?

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

### Is Cribbage Den free?

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

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

Cribbage Den is rated higher. Cribbage Live averages 4.3 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Cribbage Den averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

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

Cribbage Den shows ads; Cribbage Live does not.

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

Cribbage Live ships an update every 11 days, and Cribbage Den every 2 days. Most recently, Cribbage Live was updated on September 30, 2026 and Cribbage Den on September 20, 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.*