Comparison

Cribbage Square Collection vs Cross Cribbage

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

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About

Cribbage Square Collection

This collection offers 12 unique solitaire card games based on the Cribbage Square theme. Players arrange cards in grids of various sizes, scoring hands based on rows and columns. It includes competitive and strategic variants for solo or pass-and-play enjoyment.

Highlights
  • 12 unique Cribbage Square solitaire games
  • Multiple grid sizes (3x3, 4x4, 5x5)
  • Competitive pass-and-play mode
  • Cache and discard mechanics
  • Hexagonal and circular grid variants
  • Wildcards and challenging constraints
Features
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CRIBBAGE SQUARE COLLECTION is an 12-in-1 collection of games related by the Cribbage Square solitaire theme. Totally free!! No in-app purchases. CRIBBAGE SQUARE: The classic Cribbage solitaire game where you place cards in a 5x5 grid and each row and each column is scored as a separate crib hand. cribbage Square can be played in three variants 3x3, 4x4 and 5x5. CRIBBAGE PUSH: Choose with row/column to push the next card. Cards already in play will move accordingly. When the board is full it will score as in standard Cribbage Square. CRIBBAGE DRAW - Starting with a full grid of cards you get four rounds of discards to make the best cribbage square you can. CRIBBAGE CACHE: A variant of Cribbage square where you have 4 cache spots where you can keep cards for later play. CRIBBAGE SPRAWL: A variant of Cribbage Square with a challenging constraint that cards can only be placed adjacent to a previously placed card. Cribbage Sprawl can be played in two variants, 4x4 and 5x5. CRIBBAGE CHOICE: A variant of Cribbage Square where you can choose the next card to play from a set of five options. GRAVITY CRIBBAGE: A variant of Cribbage Square with a challenging gravitational constraint. You choose into which column the next card will fall. Three wildcards are added to spice things up. Gravity Cribbage can be played in two variants, 4x4 and 5x5. CRIBBAGE CONFLICT: A competitive variant of Cribbage Square where you take turns with an opponent placing cards on the board. You score the rows (horizontal) and your opponent scores the columns (vertical). You can play the computer or a friend using Pass-and-Play. CRIBBAGE PILE: A variant of Cribbage Square where you can choose to place the next card or put it on a discard pile. The top card on the discard pile can be played at anytime revealing the card underneath. CRIBBAGE CIRCLE: A truly unique bonus game where you place cards in a large circle. All connected 5-card hands will score. CRIBBAGE DOMINOES: Place card dominoes on a 5x5 grid. Each row & each column scores as a standard cribbage hand. CRIBBAGE HEXAGON: Place cards in a hexagonal grid trying to make the best hands on the verticals and the diagonals.

About

Cross Cribbage

This app reimagines the classic card game cribbage by placing it on a 5x5 grid. Players strategically place cards to form scoring hands across rows and columns, blending familiar cribbage rules with tactical board game elements. It offers both single-player and multiplayer modes for a fresh, replayable experience.

Highlights
  • Grid-based card placement
  • Row and column scoring
  • Standard cribbage scoring rules
  • Single player vs. AI
  • Online multiplayer
  • Local pass and play
Features
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Cribbage meets strategy board game. Cross Cribbage transforms classic cribbage into a fresh, tactical experience played on a 5x5 grid. Instead of scoring traditional pegging hands, players take turns placing cards to build cribbage “hands” across rows and columns. One player scores the rows, the other scores the columns. Every placement matters. You’re building your own scoring opportunities while blocking your opponent’s best plays. It feels familiar, yet completely new—a blend of cribbage, strategy, and puzzle-solving. How It Works • Each turn, you place a card from your hand onto an empty space • The board fills into 25 cards total, forming cribbage hands in all rows and columns • One player controls scoring for all horizontal hands, the other for all vertical hands • If a player is the dealer for the round, they also score the shaded diagonal crib hand • Standard cribbage scoring applies: 15s, pairs, runs, and flushes • When the board is full, all hands are scored What Makes It Unique • Strategic card placement – every move affects multiple hands • Think ahead on offense and defense • A blend of cribbage, spatial strategy, and light puzzle play • Quick to learn, endlessly replayable Game Modes • Play Online – Invite a friend or play someone new • Local Pass & Play – Share a device with someone nearby • Single Player – Challenge the computer with multiple difficulty levels Features • Beautiful wood-themed board and classic playing cards • Smart scoring visuals and hand breakdowns • Interactive tutorial to learn how to play • Works great on phones and tablets Win Conditions The game ends when a player reaches 121 points—or if both exceed 121 in the same round, the higher score wins. Cross Cribbage is easy to learn if you already know cribbage, and a fun way to discover cribbage if you’ve never played before. Perfect for fans of cribbage, card strategy games, puzzles, or cerebral two-player challenges. Download now and play cribbage like you’ve never played it before!

Screenshots

Cribbage Square Collection4 screens
Cross Cribbage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cross Cribbage at 4.8 against Cribbage Square Collection's 4.0. Cross Cribbage also leads on ratings volume (626 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Cribbage Square Collection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Cross Cribbage sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cribbage Square Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cross Cribbage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cross Cribbage has 626 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Cribbage Square Collection's written reviews are positive against 72% of Cross Cribbage's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage Square Collection ships an update every 2 months, Cross Cribbage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Cribbage Square Collection versus Cross Cribbage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage Square CollectionCross Cribbage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (626 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better72.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2626 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMmpApps Corp.Mitchell May

Customer experience

Cribbage Square Collection

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cross Cribbage

All ratings626 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Cribbage Square Collection

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cross Cribbage

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on loading (iOS 12.5.5)
  • Random crashes during gameplay
  • App won't open since November 2025 update
  • Occasional glitches when starting new game
  • Disconnection from online gameplay with no reconnect option
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  • Screen layout issues affecting card visibility

Requested features

12 requests
  • Enlarge card number and face size
  • Score updates after each card played
  • Option to bypass end-of-round scoring summary
  • Double-tap to auto-place cards
  • Delete resumable games feature
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  • Harder difficulty settings
  • Player-scored hand option
  • Last card played indicator
  • Ability to reconnect after disconnect
  • Tone/vibrate notification for player turns
  • iCloud storage integration for multiplayer
  • Same game ID option

In-app purchases

None

Cribbage Square Collection

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cross Cribbage

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Cribbage Square Collection free?
Cribbage Square Collection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cross Cribbage free?
Cross Cribbage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cribbage Square Collection or Cross Cribbage?
Cross Cribbage is rated higher. Cribbage Square Collection averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cross Cribbage averages 4.8 from 626 ratings.
Do Cribbage Square Collection or Cross Cribbage have ads?
Cross Cribbage shows ads; Cribbage Square Collection does not.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage Square Collection or Cross Cribbage?
Cribbage Square Collection ships an update every 2 months, and Cross Cribbage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cribbage Square Collection was updated on September 30, 2026 and Cross Cribbage on September 28, 2026.

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