Comparison

Cribbage Live vs JackRabbit

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

JackRabbit

Features
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Work together, strategize, and defeat the odds! JackRabbit is a strategy base, single player or cooperative multiplayer card game where you and your teammates must play through an entire deck of cards without running out of moves. Will your team achieve complete victory, or will the cards overwhelm you? How it works: The goal is simple: empty the deck of cards together. But the execution requires skill, communication, and strategy! • Ascending Stacks: Cards must be placed in increasing order. • Descending Stacks: Cards must be placed in decreasing order. • The 10-Step Reverse: Play a card exactly 10 higher or lower to rewind a stack and buy your team crucial breathing room! • Get Lucky: A vortex can spawn at any time and allow you to discard a random amount of cards, no more no less. Plan carefully, anticipate your partner's moves, and avoid stranding your team without valid plays. Key features: • Real-Time Online Multiplayer: Create a private room and invite friends instantly with a simple room code. • Solo Play Mode: Test your strategy and challenge your personal high score playing on your own. • Fast & Fluid Gameplay: Sleek aesthetic, intuitive drag-and-drop / tap controls, and smooth haptic feedback. • Pick Up & Play: Easy to learn in two minutes, but deeply challenging to master. Can you and your friends communicate your way to a perfect game? Download JackRabbit today and find out if you can beat the game!

Screenshots

Cribbage Live2 screens
JackRabbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JackRabbit at none against Cribbage Live's 4. Cribbage Live's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. JackRabbit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage Live ships an update every 11 days, JackRabbit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cribbage Live versus JackRabbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage LiveJackRabbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (153 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings153 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB93 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBPS SoftwareLouis-Olivier Beaulieu

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

JackRabbit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

JackRabbit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cribbage Live free?
Cribbage Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JackRabbit free?
JackRabbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cribbage Live or JackRabbit have ads?
JackRabbit shows ads; Cribbage Live does not.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage Live or JackRabbit?
Cribbage Live ships an update every 11 days, and JackRabbit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cribbage Live was updated on October 23, 2026 and JackRabbit on October 11, 2026.

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