Comparison

Cribbage 15 vs Shift Punk

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

Head to head
About

Cribbage 15

Experience classic cribbage at your own pace, whether playing against AI or friends asynchronously. Save your progress across devices and enjoy detailed stats and a daily challenge.

Highlights
  • Asynchronous multiplayer
  • Multiple AI difficulty levels
  • Daily challenges with streaks
  • Full scoring and hand review
  • Career statistics
  • Cross-device progress saving
Features
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Cribbage 15-2 — real cribbage, at your own pace. Play a friend anywhere, on your schedule. Invite them by username and play a full game over hours or days — take your turn when you have a minute, and we'll let you know when it's theirs again. No lobbies, no waiting for someone to come online, no session you have to keep alive. Your match lives on our server, not on one phone. Close the app, switch from your phone to your tablet, lose signal on the train — it's exactly where you left it when you come back. Turn reminders keep games moving, and if someone goes quiet, you're never left waiting forever. Prefer to play alone? Take on the Friendly Robot at one of four difficulty levels, from a gentle first game to an Expert opponent that runs Monte Carlo simulations to choose its crib. No connection needed. Also inside: • A new Daily Challenge hand every day, with streaks • Full scoring — pegging, counting, his heels, muggins-free and beginner-friendly • Hand-by-hand review so you can see exactly where a game turned • Career stats and win records • Hand-drawn cards on a proper wood table Free to play, with ads.

About

Shift Punk

Dash through a cyber world, outrunning a deletion protocol. Use one-touch controls to switch rails, dodge obstacles, and activate special abilities to achieve freedom. Compete globally for the highest score in this endless runner.

Highlights
  • One-touch controls
  • Rail switching gameplay
  • Unique runner abilities
  • Time-slowing 'Shift' mechanic
  • Global leaderboards
  • Endless chase race
Features
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[Connected to the Overlay. Deletion Protocol initiated.] Welcome to the Overlay, a cyber world where reality and the digital realm collide. The Central System has marked you as a bug to be deleted. The rules are simple: avoid detection, never stop, and keep running. Outrun the system and race toward freedom! [Key Features] ▶ One-Touch Controls with Surprising Depth Swipe or tap to switch rails. Dodge obstacles and enemies as you race ahead. ▶ Turn the Tide with Shift Chain combos and use items to boost your score and speed. Activate Shift to slow time or charge through danger. ▶ Unique Runners and Abilities Collect Runners with unique abilities and styles. Choose one that suits your playstyle. ▶ Stop and You’ll Be Deleted! A Breathless Chase Race The moment you stop, the system sounds the alarm and the chase begins. ▶ Compete Worldwide Compete for the highest score, longest distance, and best combo. Claim the global No. 1 spot and emerge victorious! Download now, become the ultimate Runner, and break free from the system’s control!

Screenshots

Cribbage 154 screens
Shift Punk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shift Punk at 4.8 against Cribbage 15's 4.3. Cribbage 15's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Shift Punk sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Cribbage 15 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shift Punk holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage 15 ships an update every 5 days, Shift Punk weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cribbage 15 versus Shift Punk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage 15Shift Punk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB242 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFriendly RobotsNvibe Corp.

Customer experience

Cribbage 15

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Shift Punk

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cribbage 15

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Shift Punk

One-time6
  • First Purchase: 2,000 Coins$0.99
  • 3,000 Coins$2.99
  • 7,000 Coins$5.99
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  • Hacking Package$5.99
  • 14,000 Coins$9.99
  • 30,000 Coins$19.99

Questions

Is Cribbage 15 free?
Cribbage 15 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shift Punk free?
Shift Punk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cribbage 15 or Shift Punk?
Shift Punk is rated higher. Cribbage 15 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Shift Punk averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Cribbage 15 or Shift Punk have ads?
Both Cribbage 15 and Shift Punk show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage 15 or Shift Punk?
Cribbage 15 ships an update every 5 days, and Shift Punk weekly. Most recently, Cribbage 15 was updated on November 9, 2026 and Shift Punk on October 31, 2026.

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