Comparison

Castles board game vs Cribtastic

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

Head to head
About

Castles board game

Build a map by placing tiles and score points by strategically placing your pieces. Compete against friends or AI in this engaging tile-based strategy game. Your progress is automatically saved, allowing for seamless continuation of your games.

Highlights
  • Tile-based map building
  • Scoring with peasant placement
  • Local multiplayer (pass and play)
  • Online multiplayer
  • Computer AI opponents
  • Automatic game saving
Features
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Castles Board Game is a tile-based board game for two to four players. In the game, players build a map by placing castle, road or church tiles. Points are scored by placing 'peasants' on the tiles. The player with the highest score at the end wins. You can play this game against real people (pass and play or online) or against a 'computer' player. The game is automatically saved when you close the app, so it is easy to resume when you open the app the next time. Features: - Local Multiplayer - Computer players DISCLAIMER This app has no connection to the game "Carcassonne". Neither Klaus-Jürgen Wrede nor Hans im Glück Verlag GmbH have issued any licence or approval of the use of the game "Carcassonne". Parties stated above are not related nor responsible for the contents of this app.

About

Cribtastic

This app offers a digital cribbage board for effortless scorekeeping. It features intuitive swipe and tap controls for adding points, a mirrored layout for shared use, and options for multiple players. Track your game history and enjoy a sleek, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Swipe to score
  • Tap to score
  • Mirrored layout for two players
  • Three-player mode
  • Match history tracking
  • Undo scoring errors
  • Light and dark modes
Features
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Effortless Cribbage Scorekeeping, Anytime, Anywhere! Keep your cribbage game score with just a single swipe! No more fumbling with tiny pegs or using a calculator or Notes. Cribtastic combines the charm of a traditional cribbage board with modern convenience, letting you keep score effortlessly and accurately with just a swipe or a tap! WHY YOU’LL LOVE CRIBTASTIC: • Swipe to Score - Add points with a single swipe using the intuitive scoring slider. • Tap to Score - Quickly score common low-point hands like last card or pairs with a tap or two. • Mirrored Layout - Controls and display are designed for players sitting across from each other, making scoring convenient for all players. • NEW! Three-Player Mode - Option to add a player to score 3-player Cribbage. • Match History: Automatically tracks completed games to keep track of rivalries. • Minimalist Elegance - Sleek, polished design and animations make scorekeeping delightful. • See the Exact Score - Toggle numerical score displays by tap the board. • Undo Scoring Errors - Drag the scoring pegs back to take away mis-counted points. • Light & Dark Mode: Customize the look to match your style or environment. • Privacy First: No ads, no trackers, no nonsense, which is why Cribtastic takes less space on your phone than a photo! We do not collect, store, rent, or sell your location, device, or any other personal data. PERFECT FOR ALL CRIBBAGE ENTHUSIASTS Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning, Cribtastic makes cribbage scorekeeping simple, fun, and error-free. Download Cribtastic now and bring the classic Cribbage board with modern features to your iPhone or iPad!

Screenshots

Castles board game2 screens
Cribtastic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cribtastic at none against Castles board game's 1. Cribtastic also leads on chart position (#48 vs unranked). Castles board game's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Castles board game costs $0.99 and Cribtastic $4.99 up front. Castles board game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cribtastic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Castles board game against 4.9 for Cribtastic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 60 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Castles board game's written reviews are positive against 98% of Cribtastic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Castles board game ships an update every 3 weeks, Cribtastic every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Castles board game versus Cribtastic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCastles board gameCribtastic
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (25 ratings)4.9 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better98.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2560 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank—#48 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBastiaan ModderkolkIlya Panchenko

Customer experience

Castles board game

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cribtastic

All ratings59 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.0%

Bugs and requests

Castles board game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cribtastic

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot get it to work (paid)
  • Minus button not working for some

Requested features

8 requests
  • Track cribs
  • Edit track colors
  • Add initials of players for scoring
  • 61 point board option for quick games
  • Remember who deals next
Show 3 more
  • Haptics for scoring
  • Option to choose player colors
  • Screen with crib rules/variations

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Castles board game

One-time1
  • Computer Player Difficulty Hard$0.99
None

Cribtastic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Castles board game free?
Castles board game costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Cribtastic free?
Cribtastic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Castles board game or Cribtastic?
Cribtastic is rated higher. Castles board game averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Cribtastic averages 4.9 from 60 ratings.
Do Castles board game or Cribtastic have ads?
Neither Castles board game nor Cribtastic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Castles board game or Cribtastic?
Castles board game ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cribtastic every 4 months. Most recently, Castles board game was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cribtastic on November 3, 2026.

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