# Mathable® vs Cribbage Classic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cribbage Classic at 66% against Mathable®'s 21%. Cribbage Classic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). Mathable®'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mathable® sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Cribbage Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mathable® ships an update fortnightly, Cribbage Classic every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mathable® | Cribbage Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-classic/id901900997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **66.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#133** |
| Size | 146 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steve Olivier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145595812) | [Games By Post LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/449504484) |

## What reviewers say

### Mathable®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathable/id554412086)

Engage in a strategic math game that tests logic and mental calculation skills. Play solo against AI or challenge friends in multiplayer mode. Climb leaderboards and unlock new game boards with in-game currency.

**Highlights:** Single player mode with difficulty levels, Multiplayer mode for up to 4 players, In-game coin and diamond purchases, Global leaderboard system, Save and resume games, Turn-based gameplay with timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 240 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| 800 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 960 Diamonds | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3200 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 6400 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 7680 Diamonds | $39.99 | one-time |


### Cribbage Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-classic/id901900997)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Master the card game of cribbage with this app. It offers adjustable assistance levels, from a casual time-waster to a skill-sharpening tutorial. Track your progress with detailed statistics and analyze optimal discards.

**Highlights:** Adjustable assistance levels, Fast play mode with automatic counting, Detailed game statistics, Suboptimal play summary, Discard Analyzer with statistical analysis

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 💡 Helpful hints and analysis
- 🚀 Smooth animations
- 👍 Clear scoring and instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unrealistic card deals and hands
- 🐛 Computer opponent gets unfair advantage
- 🐛 Inconsistent or incorrect scoring
- 🐛 Pegging strategy not optimal
- 🐛 Discard analysis not always accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Incorrect counting of flushes
- Inability to recover from misplayed cards

**Requested features**

- Option to view opponent's hand and statistics
- Ability to save and resume games
- More customization options for the board and cards
- Multiplayer mode to play against other users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mathable® free?

Mathable® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cribbage Classic free?

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

### Do Mathable® or Cribbage Classic have ads?

Cribbage Classic shows ads; Mathable® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mathable® or Cribbage Classic?

Mathable® ships an update fortnightly, and Cribbage Classic every 9 months. Most recently, Mathable® was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cribbage Classic on October 21, 2026.

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