Comparison

Just Cribbage vs GermanWhistElite

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

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About

Just Cribbage

Experience the classic card game of Cribbage with an AI opponent. Follow the rules of the American Cribbage Congress, strategically manage your hand, and test your pegging skills. The game automatically counts your points after each round.

Highlights
  • Authentic Cribbage gameplay
  • Single AI opponent
  • American Cribbage Congress rules
  • Strategic card selection
  • Automatic scoring
Features
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Just Cribbage is dedicated to an authentic gameplay experience of the classic game of Cribbage. Play add-free and offline against an AI opponent, or online with a friend in your Apple Game Center account. All play is in accordance with rules of the American Cribbage Congress. After each deal, strategically choose two cards from your hand for the Crib. Then compare your skill in pegging against the AI opponent or your invited friend. Player hands and the Crib are automatically counted after all cards are played.

About

GermanWhistElite

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German Whist Elite brings the timeless two-player trick-taking card game to life with a jaw-dropping casino aesthetic, a ruthless AI opponent, and buttery-smooth card animations that make every hand feel cinematic. HOW TO PLAY German Whist is played over two phases with a standard 52-card deck. In Phase 1, you and your opponent trade tricks to build the strongest possible hand — the winner of each trick claims the face-up stock card, while the loser draws blind. Every decision matters: do you fight for that Ace of trumps, or let it go and keep your strategy hidden? Once the stock is exhausted, Phase 2 begins — and this is where the real battle plays out. All 13 tricks count toward your score. Win more tricks than your opponent and you pocket the difference as match points. First player to 21 wins the match. THREE DIFFICULTY LEVELS — FROM RELAXED TO RUTHLESS Whether you're learning the ropes or looking for a genuine mental workout, German Whist Elite has you covered. Easy mode plays casually — perfect for learning the rules and enjoying the experience without the pressure. Medium mode uses smart heuristics, always making solid plays and putting up a real fight. Hard mode is a different beast entirely: a full minimax engine with alpha-beta pruning takes over in Phase 2, playing with perfect information and near-flawless strategy. It will punish every mistake. PREMIUM VISUALS & FEEL Deep casino-green felt table with leather trim and gold accents Beautifully rendered cards with realistic shine, shadows, and bevels Fluid 60fps animations — springy deals, 3D card flips, drag-to-play with momentum Confetti explosion and haptic feedback on every win Opponent's hand shown as a elegantly fanned arc of card backs Animated score tracker, phase indicator, and real-time trick counter COMPLETE GERMAN WHIST RULES — NO SHORTCUTS Full suit-following rules enforced. Trumps beat side suits. Ace is always high. The face-up card determines trump for the entire hand. Phase 1 tricks don't score — only Phase 2 decides the winner. Every rule from the classic game is faithfully implemented. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS SwiftData-powered statistics track every match: win rate, best winning streak, scores by difficulty, and your full game history. See how you improve over time and climb from Easy to Hard. ACCESSIBILITY FIRST Full VoiceOver support with descriptive labels on every card and action. Dynamic Type respected throughout. Reduce Motion support for a comfortable experience on any device. Optimised for both iPhone and iPad. No ads. No in-app purchases. No internet required. Just you and the cards.

Screenshots

Just Cribbage1 screens
GermanWhistElite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Just Cribbage at 2 against GermanWhistElite's —. On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Just Cribbage versus GermanWhistElite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust CribbageGermanWhistElite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBradley JohansenIan SMITH

In-app purchases

None

Just Cribbage

No in-app purchases

None

GermanWhistElite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just Cribbage free?
Just Cribbage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GermanWhistElite free?
GermanWhistElite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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