# Cribbage Pegboard vs Ultimate Cribbage

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cribbage Pegboard at none against Ultimate Cribbage's 10. Cribbage Pegboard also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Ultimate Cribbage's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (31K vs 1.6K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Cribbage sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Cribbage Pegboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cribbage Pegboard against 4.6 for Ultimate Cribbage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultimate Cribbage has 31K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Cribbage Pegboard's written reviews are positive against 80% of Ultimate Cribbage's.

Cribbage Pegboard ships an update every 39 months, Ultimate Cribbage every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cribbage Pegboard | Ultimate Cribbage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-pegboard/id906444598/reviews) | [4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-cribbage-classic/id1116791611/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Games By Post LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/449504484) | [WildCard Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116791610) |

## What reviewers say

### Cribbage Pegboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-pegboard/id906444598)

This app acts as a digital pegboard for scoring cribbage games using your own cards. It allows for easy peg manipulation, tracks rivalry records against friends, and supports two or three players. It also includes a "Discard Analyzer" to help determine optimal discards with statistical insights.

**Highlights:** Digital pegboard for cribbage scoring, Use your own cards, Drag and drop peg functionality, Rivalry record tracking, Supports two or three players, Discard Analyzer with statistical insights, Multiple board designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🏆 Keeps track of wins/losses
- 🧭 Great for travel
- 🎨 Nice visual design
- 🤝 Supports multiple players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤏 Difficulty moving pegs precisely
- 🔄 Lack of undo/correction feature
- 🔒 Pegs too close together
- 🔋 Screen turns off too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Discard analyzer sometimes inaccurate
- Skunk wins not counted as double wins

**Requested features**

- Add undo/correction functionality
- Separate player tracks for 2-player mode
- Implement skunk/double-skunk scoring
- Option to lock forward peg in place
- Ability to save and resume games


### Ultimate Cribbage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-cribbage-classic/id1116791611)

Experience a classic card game with adjustable difficulty and automatic scoring for beginners. Pros can play manually while enjoying detailed score breakdowns and multiple game variants. Daily challenges offer in-game rewards.

**Highlights:** Adjustable difficulty levels, Automatic scorekeeping for beginners, Manual scoring option for pros, Detailed score breakdowns, Multiple game variants (Classic, Muggins, Shotgun), Daily challenges with rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cribbage Club | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 🧠 Challenging
- 📊 Detailed stats
- 🕹️ Realistic gameplay
- 🕰️ Quick play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🤖 Unfair AI opponents
- 🔍 Unclear scoring
- 🕹️ Lack of customization
- 🔒 Paid subscription required to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Scoring errors
- Crashes and freezes
- Ads covering game elements
- Progression issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to play against real players
- Option to count points manually
- Slower scoring animation
- Save progress and stats
- Tutorial for new players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cribbage Pegboard free?

Cribbage Pegboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ultimate Cribbage free?

Ultimate Cribbage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cribbage Pegboard or Ultimate Cribbage?

Cribbage Pegboard and Ultimate Cribbage are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.6K and 31K ratings respectively.

### Do Cribbage Pegboard or Ultimate Cribbage have ads?

Both Cribbage Pegboard and Ultimate Cribbage show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cribbage Pegboard or Ultimate Cribbage?

Cribbage Pegboard ships an update every 39 months, and Ultimate Cribbage every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cribbage Pegboard was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ultimate Cribbage on September 25, 2026.

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