# Cribbage vs Cribbage Den

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cribbage Den at 100% against Cribbage's 27%. Cribbage Den also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 20 months). Cribbage's advantage is ratings volume (483 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cribbage sells 5 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cribbage has 483 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Cribbage's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cribbage Den's.

Cribbage ships an update every 20 months, Cribbage Den every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage | Cribbage Den |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (483 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-offline-card-game/id6448262470/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-den/id6788071373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **483** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SNG ICT](https://appshunter.io/developer/492560353) | [Joseph Faneuf](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788071375) |

## What reviewers say

### Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-offline-card-game/id6448262470)

Experience the classic card and board game on your mobile device. Play against AI in multiple difficulty levels, customize your game with various card backs and backgrounds, and enjoy automated scoring. A fun and engaging way to master this centuries-old game.

**Highlights:** Offline play, Four difficulty modes, Custom betting system, Card back customization, HD backgrounds, Automated scoring

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


### 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 free?

Cribbage 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 or Cribbage Den?

Cribbage Den is rated higher. Cribbage averages 4.5 out of 5 from 483 ratings, while Cribbage Den averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do Cribbage or Cribbage Den have ads?

Both Cribbage and Cribbage Den show ads.

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

Cribbage ships an update every 20 months, and Cribbage Den every 2 days. Most recently, Cribbage was updated on October 22, 2026 and Cribbage Den on October 24, 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.*