A good cribbage app turns your phone into a pegboard you can take anywhere. The best ones score accurately, give you a real challenge, and let you play other people when you want company.
I compared the cribbage apps for iPhone, iPad and Android. These are the three I recommend, and who each one suits best.
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Quick Comparison
| App | Best for | iPhone & iPad | Android | Also on | Play other people | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cribbage Pro | Online play and competition | Yes | Yes | Mac, Windows, Kindle | Yes, ranked and with friends | Free, with ads |
| Cribbage JD | Casual play and big cards | Yes | Yes | Windows | Yes | Free, with ads |
| Cribbage card game (Fiogonia) | Solo practice and Muggins | Yes | Not confirmed | No | No | Free, with ads |
1. Cribbage Pro: Best Overall App
Cribbage Pro, from Fuller Systems, is the most complete cribbage app available. It runs on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and Windows, plus Kindle devices, and every version can play every other.
Key features
- Computer opponents from Standard up to Brutal
- Cross-platform online play, including ranked competitive matchmaking
- Best-of 1, 3, 5 or 7 matches
- Top 50 leaderboard and a daily challenge
- Manual scoring with Muggins, for players who want to count their own hands
- Friends, chat, and the option to watch friends’ games live
Price: free, with ads; an in-app purchase removes them.
Who it’s for: regular players who want competition, and anyone who wants one app across all their devices.
Alex’s take: “If you only install one cribbage app, make it this one. It’s the one I keep coming back to for a serious game.”
Read our full Cribbage Pro Review.
2. Cribbage JD: Best for Casual Play
Cribbage JD, from JD Software, is a friendly, easy-to-read app with large cards. It averages 4.7 stars from more than 1,600 ratings on the UK App Store.
Key features
- Large cards, designed to be easy on the eyes
- Four computer levels: Easy, Medium, Hard and Crazy Ninja
- Plays offline as well as online
- Automatic scoring with a point-by-point breakdown
- Detailed statistics and achievements
Price: free, with ads and optional in-app purchases.
Who it’s for: casual players, older players, and anyone who wants a game on a flight or somewhere without a signal.
Alex’s take: “This is the app I’d put on a grandparent’s tablet. Big cards, clear scoring, nothing to configure.”
Read our full Cribbage JD Review.
3. Cribbage Card Game by Fiogonia: Best for Solo Practice
Cribbage card game, from Fiogonia Games, is built for playing on your own. It’s one of the most-rated cribbage apps on the App Store, with 4.5 stars from more than 13,000 ratings in the US.
Key features
- A computer opponent that adjusts to your level, with three difficulty settings
- Classic Cribbage and Muggins variants
- Hints, and a score breakdown after every round
- Detailed endgame analysis
- Large cards and custom themes
Price: free, with ads and an option to remove them.
Who it’s for: solo players who want to improve, especially at counting.
Alex’s take: “Turn on Muggins and every point you miss goes to the computer. There’s no quicker way to make your counting sharp.”
Read our full Fiogonia Cribbage Review.
Free vs Paid
All three apps are free to download and play in full. They show ads, and each offers an in-app purchase to remove them. You don’t need to pay anything to learn the game or play regularly.
How to Choose the Right App
You want to play other people.
Choose Cribbage Pro. Its online play works across iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows, with ranked games and a leaderboard.
You want something simple and easy to read.
Choose Cribbage JD, with its large cards and automatic scoring.
You play mostly on your own and want to improve.
Choose Fiogonia’s Cribbage card game, and turn on Muggins.
You’ll play without a connection.
Cribbage JD plays offline.
You’d rather not install anything.
Play in your browser instead: see our Top 3 Best Online Cribbage Sites.
Conclusion
- Best overall app: Cribbage Pro
- Best for casual play: Cribbage JD
- Best for solo practice: Cribbage card game by Fiogonia
If you only install one, make it Cribbage Pro. To compare apps with browser sites, see our Play Cribbage Online guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best cribbage app?
Cribbage Pro is the best all-round cribbage app, with strong computer opponents, Muggins and cross-platform online play. For casual play, Cribbage JD is a great alternative.
What is the best free cribbage app?
All three apps on this list are free to play in full, with ads. Cribbage Pro offers the most for free.
Can I play cribbage on my phone against friends?
Yes. Cribbage Pro lets you play friends online, even if they use a different type of phone or a computer.
Is there a cribbage app that works offline?
Yes. Cribbage JD lets you play the computer without an internet connection.
Which cribbage app has Muggins?
Cribbage Pro and Fiogonia’s Cribbage card game both offer Muggins. Learn how it works in our Muggins in Cribbage guide.
