Comparison

Cribbage Pegboard vs Cribbage Classic

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

Head to head
About

Cribbage Pegboard

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
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Use your own cards to play cribbage and use this peg board to keep track of the score. Allows for easy drag and drop of pegs and automatically remembers results of rivalries so you can keep track of your all time record against your friends. Works for two or three players. Multiple boards to choose from. Cribbage Pegboard also has a "Discard Analyzer" bonus feature that can help you decide on the optimal discard to play given a particular cribbage hand. Analyzer shows you the minimum, maximum and average score for each permutation of discards along with an in depth statistical analysis of all possible flip card results. Now you will finally know what was the best play to make in any situation!

About

Cribbage Classic

Experience classic Cribbage with strategic PvP battles, a solo Duel Journey against bosses, and competitive leagues. Collect unique card designs and track your achievements to prove your mastery of this timeless card game.

Highlights
  • Turn-based PvP battles
  • Solo Duel Journey with bosses
  • Leagues and rankings
  • Unique card collections
  • Achievements and stats tracking
  • Authentic gameplay
Features
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Play classic Cribbage: duel players, beat bosses and collect unique card! Welcome to the ultimate mobile experience for Cribbage, the timeless card game of strategy and counting. Whether you are a seasoned pro looking to "skunk" your opponents or a beginner learning the ropes, our game offers the perfect blend of classic gameplay and modern competitive features. Play for free, customize your deck, and rise to the top of the global leaderboards! KEY FEATURES • Turn-Based PvP Battles Challenge friends or match up against players from around the world! Outwit your opponents in tense, fast-paced matches where every card played counts. - Keep your mind sharp and your pegging strategy sharper. • Epic Duel Journey Looking for a solo challenge? Embark on the Duel Journey! Battle through a gauntlet of increasingly tough challengers and test your skills against unique - - Bosses. Defeat them to unlock chests and earn big rewards. • Leagues & Rankings Do you have what it takes to be the Cribbage Champion? Win matches to earn trophies and climb through the competitive Leagues. Rise from the bottom ranks to the prestigious top tiers and show the world your skill. • Unique Card Collections Stand out at the table! Unlock beautiful, hand-crafted card designs and decks. Customize your gameplay experience so that your cards are unique to your style. Show off your rare collections to your opponents in every match. • Achievements & Stats Track your lifetime stats and unlock challenging milestones. From "Double Skunks" to the elusive "29 Hand," prove your mastery of the game and fill up your trophy case. WHY PLAY? • Authentic Gameplay: The classic rules you love, optimized for mobile. • Free to Play: Jump into the action instantly. • Play Anywhere: Perfect for a quick 5-minute match or a long session. • Shuffle the deck and start pegging! Download Cribbage today and see if you have the luck—and the skill—to win.

Screenshots

Cribbage Pegboard4 screens
Cribbage Classic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cribbage Pegboard at 89% against Cribbage Classic's 39%. Cribbage Pegboard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Cribbage Classic's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 39 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Cribbage Classic sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Cribbage Pegboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cribbage Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 1.7K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Cribbage Pegboard's written reviews are positive against 39% of Cribbage Classic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cribbage Pegboard ships an update every 39 months, Cribbage Classic monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cribbage Pegboard versus Cribbage Classic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCribbage PegboardCribbage Classic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings)4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews — better39.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K1.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB333 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGames By Post LLCFunCraft, Inc

Customer experience

Cribbage Pegboard

All ratings1,614 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews265 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative6.0%

Cribbage Classic

All ratings1,710 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative52.2%

Bugs and requests

Cribbage Pegboard

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Discard analyzer sometimes inaccurate
  • Skunk wins not counted as double wins

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Cribbage Classic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cribbage Pegboard

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Cribbage Classic

One-time12
  • A Few Gems$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$1.99
  • A Pile of Gems$4.99
Show 9 more
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Special Bundle$9.99
  • A Bag of Gems$9.99
  • Special Bundle$12.99
  • Remove Ads$19.99
  • Special Bundle$19.99
  • A Jar of Gems$19.99
  • Special Bundle$29.99
  • A Bucket of Gems$49.99

Questions

Is Cribbage Pegboard free?
Cribbage Pegboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cribbage Classic free?
Cribbage Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cribbage Pegboard or Cribbage Classic?
Cribbage Classic is rated higher. Cribbage Pegboard averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Cribbage Classic averages 4.9 from 1.7K ratings.
Do Cribbage Pegboard or Cribbage Classic have ads?
Both Cribbage Pegboard and Cribbage Classic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cribbage Pegboard or Cribbage Classic?
Cribbage Pegboard ships an update every 39 months, and Cribbage Classic monthly. Most recently, Cribbage Pegboard was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cribbage Classic on October 25, 2026.

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