Comparison

Stack Memory vs Cribbage Trainer

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

Head to head
About

Stack Memory

This educational tool aids magicians in mastering mnemonic and Aronson stacking techniques. It provides a focused environment for practicing and reinforcing complex card memorization methods.

Highlights
  • Mnemonic stacking practice
  • Aronson stacking practice
  • Card memorization aid
  • Magician study tool
  • Focused learning environment
Features
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Mnemonica and Aronson stack study aid for magicians.

About

Cribbage Trainer

Features
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Cribbage Trainer is a free app for practicing standard-deck cribbage in five-minute drills: count hands, peg to 31, choose strong discards, and learn the reason behind every answer. Cribbage Trainer is a focused practice companion for players learning the game or sharpening decisions between table sessions. No opponents, no pressure, and no account required. Just quick interactive reps that build confidence before the next deal. FOUR FREE PRACTICE ROOMS THE CARD ROOM Learn the standard deck, card values, fifteens, pairs, runs, flushes, his nobs, the starter, the crib, and the race to 121. THE SCORING ROOM See a hand, identify its scoring shapes, and build a reliable order for counting fifteens, pairs, runs, flushes, nobs, and the crib. THE DISCARD ROOM Study the tradeoff between your hand and the dealer's crib. Choose two cards to discard, then compare your decision with the coach's reasoning. THE PEGGING ROOM Practice running totals, 15s, 31, pairs, runs, go, last card, and the small decisions that turn a pegging sequence into points. CRIBBAGE+ (optional upgrade) Everything above stays free, forever. Cribbage+ adds fresh practice that never runs out: ENDLESS PRACTICE generates new legal hands for focused counting and pegging practice. FIX MY MISTAKES remembers what you missed and brings it back on a spaced schedule. TIMED CHALLENGE gives you ninety seconds and a personal best to chase. EXTRA PRACTICE SETS add original questions to every beginner room. THE MASTER TABLES open advanced counting, defense, discard, and table strategy. BUILT FOR NEW PLAYERS Swipeable cards explain the why on the back. Streaks keep practice moving. Original teaching hands make the rules easier to remember at a real table. Cribbage Trainer is an independent practice app. House rules vary, so use the rules agreed at your table. SUBSCRIPTIONS Cribbage+ is available as an auto-renewing subscription (Monthly or Yearly, both with a 7-day free trial) or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app before you buy and vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use (Apple's standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/. Privacy Policy: https://jackwallner.com/ios/cribbage/privacy-policy.html.

Screenshots

Stack Memory4 screens
Cribbage Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack Memory at none against Cribbage Trainer's 3. Stack Memory also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, device support 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 Trainer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Stack Memory asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stack Memory ships an update every 2 days, Cribbage Trainer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stack Memory versus Cribbage Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStack MemoryCribbage Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHRIS HODGEJack Wallner

In-app purchases

None

Stack Memory

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cribbage Trainer

Subscriptions2
  • Cribbage+ Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Cribbage+ Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cribbage+ Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Stack Memory free?
Stack Memory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cribbage Trainer free?
Cribbage Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stack Memory or Cribbage Trainer have ads?
Neither Stack Memory nor Cribbage Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stack Memory or Cribbage Trainer?
Stack Memory ships an update every 2 days, and Cribbage Trainer every 8 days. Most recently, Stack Memory was updated on November 4, 2026 and Cribbage Trainer on November 6, 2026.

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