Comparison

Cribby vs Solitaire Nova

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cribby

Play the classic card game of Cribbage with a modern, intuitive interface. Offers strategic gameplay, discard analysis, and a daily leaderboard for competitive play. Challenge AI opponents across three difficulty levels and track your progress with game history.

Highlights
  • Modern design interface
  • Intuitive gameplay controls
  • Discard analysis tools
  • Daily leaderboard competition
  • Three AI difficulty levels
  • Game results history tracking
Features
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Experience the classic card game of Cribbage like never before with our modern and sleek Cribbage app. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, Cribby offers a refreshing and intuitive interface that will keep you engaged for hours of strategic gameplay. Key Features: - Stunning modern design: Enjoy a visually appealing and clutter-free interface that brings the timeless game of Cribbage into the 21st century. - Smooth gameplay: Seamlessly navigate through hands, pegging, and scoring with intuitive gestures and controls. - Discard analysis: Detailed breakdowns of discard options to improve your skills. - Daily leaderboard: Compete with others for the top scoring hand of the day. - The Daily Discard: Friendly competition around selecting the highest percentage discards. - Three difficulty levels: Challenge yourself against our beginner, intermediate, or expert AI opponents. - Game results history: Track your progress, improve your skills, and compare your recent results. Download Cribby now and experience the perfect blend of traditional gameplay and modern aesthetics. Get ready to count your way to victory in the most stylish and enjoyable Cribbage experience available on the App Store. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Solitaire Nova

Experience a fresh take on the classic card game with strategic twists and unique game modes. Complete daily quests to earn rewards and unlock exclusive trophies. Enjoy an elegant visual design for an immersive and distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Strategic gameplay with creative twists
  • Unique game modes and unconventional rules
  • Daily quests and in-game currency rewards
  • Unlock exclusive and limited-edition trophies
  • Elegant visual design with smooth animations
  • Build ascending Foundation piles
  • Arrange descending sequences on the tableau
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Step into Solitaire Nova, where tradition meets innovation! Hone your strategic skills with creative twists and thrilling depth in every round. - HOW TO PLAY Build ascending Foundation piles starting from Aces while arranging descending sequences on the tableau. Refresh your options by tapping the stockpile to keep momentum when cards stall. - UNIQUE GAME MODES Solitaire Nova reinvents classic rules with bold innovations. Navigate unconventional rules, time-sensitive challenges, and unpredictable events for endless excitement. - DAILY QUESTS & REWARDS Complete daily missions to earn in-game currency and unlock exclusive rewards. Save up for monthly milestones to claim rare limited-edition trophies—flaunt your mastery! - ELEGANT VISUAL DESIGN Immerse yourself in Solitaire Nova’s classic yet polished aesthetic. Smooth animated transitions and crisp visuals deliver a distraction-free, immersive journey. Whether you’re a Solitaire pro or a curious newcomer, Solitaire Nova will redefine your card game journey. Tap “Download” and start your strategic adventure today!

Screenshots

Cribby4 screens
Solitaire Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cribby and Solitaire Nova both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Cribby's written reviews are positive against 26% of Solitaire Nova's. Cribby also leads on ads (none vs shown). Solitaire Nova's advantage is ratings volume (7.7K vs 79). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Cribby sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Solitaire Nova sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cribby against 4.7 for Solitaire Nova. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Nova has 7.7K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Cribby's written reviews are positive against 26% of Solitaire Nova's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribby ships an update weekly, Solitaire Nova fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cribby versus Solitaire Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbySolitaire Nova
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (79 ratings)4.7 (7.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better26.2% of reviews
Number of ratings797.7K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB319 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMisquamicut Technologies LLCNova Studio

Customer experience

Cribby

All ratings79 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative12.9%

Solitaire Nova

All ratings7,287 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews210 reviews
Positive26.2%
Neutral20.0%
Negative53.8%

User reviews

Cribby

From 79 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great cribbage game
  • 🚀 Fast gameplay
  • 💡 Useful discard strategies/trainer
  • 👍 Easy to use and fun
  • 💡 Daily discard challenge

Room to improve

  • anúncios Unplayable due to ads
  • 🐛 Ads get stuck
  • 💰 Disappointing monetization
  • 💰 IAP currency for discard probabilities
  • 🤖 Expert AI seems to cheat

Solitaire Nova

From 7.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Exciting and original version of solitaire
  • 👍 Fun game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game not loading, lags terribly
  • 🔋 Phone gets hot and slows down
  • 🔋 Battery draining too fast
  • 🔍 Same as every other solitaire game

Bugs and requests

Cribby

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads get stuck
  • Ad after every hand makes it unplayable

Requested features

6 requests
  • Discard analyzer
  • Muggins option
  • Ability to count own hand
  • Slower point counting option
  • Use whole screen / Bigger board
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  • Turn off ads with subscription

Solitaire Nova

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Keyboard popping up unexpectedly
  • Typos and issues in settings

Requested features

2 requests
  • Different layouts
  • Reduce the number of ads

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Cribby

Subscriptions2
  • Cribby Premium (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Cribby Premium (Annual)$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • Coin pack (200)$1.99
  • Coin pack (600)$4.99
  • Coin pack (1300)$9.99
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  • Coin pack (2800)$19.99
  • Coin pack (6000)$39.99
  • Coin pack (10000)$59.99
1 purchases

Solitaire Nova

One-time1
  • Ads Free Bundle$12.99

Questions

Is Cribby free?
Cribby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Nova free?
Solitaire Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cribby or Solitaire Nova?
Solitaire Nova is rated higher. Cribby averages 4.6 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Solitaire Nova averages 4.7 from 7.7K ratings.
Do Cribby or Solitaire Nova have ads?
Solitaire Nova shows ads; Cribby does not.
Which is updated more often, Cribby or Solitaire Nova?
Cribby ships an update weekly, and Solitaire Nova fortnightly. Most recently, Cribby was updated on October 15, 2026 and Solitaire Nova on October 20, 2026.

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