Crib Score is a digital cribbage board and scoring tool for iOS that provides manual point entry and progress tracking.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the need for physical boards or paper scorekeeping, providing a persistent digital state that survives session interruptions.
For Cribbage players ranging from beginners to veterans seeking a digital scoring tool.
What does it look like?
Key features
Responsive number pad for manual point input during gameplay
Log of all scoring actions with undo and redo functionality
Automatic persistence of game state for session resumption
How much does it cost?
The app operates as a free utility with no monetization mechanisms currently implemented.
Velocity
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Crib Score - Cribbage Board has been inactive for 502 days, placing it firmly in the zombie category. The last release introduced themes, custom icons, and haptic feedback, but no further development has been observed since. There is no evidence of ongoing maintenance or feature updates, indicating a complete cessation of development momentum.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Review voice lately leans thrilled. Users appreciate simple score tracking functionality allows users to play card games anywhere without needing physical paper.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Simple score tracking functionality allows users to play card games anywhere without needing physical paper
1 of 1 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Crib Score - Cribbage Board
How's the Games market?
Crib Score occupies a niche as a free, ad-free utility in the Games category. The 502-day gap since the latest update indicates a lack of active commercial development, contrasting with the frequent update cycles typical of category rivals.
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Key takeaways for Crib Score - Cribbage Board
Where is it heading?
The digital scoring market is consolidating around apps that offer automated rule validation rather than simple manual entry. Crib Score remains exposed to churn as users migrate to tools that reduce the cognitive load of counting points.
- The 502-day update gap suggests the developer has moved to maintenance mode, limiting the potential for new feature expansion.
The SWOT
- Minimalist interface removes friction from manual score entry
- Auto-save functionality ensures session persistence across app restarts
- Integration of rule-based scoring validation could capture the beginner segment
Next best moves
Ship rule-based scoring validation because beginners struggle with complex cribbage counting rules → increase user retention
The counter-intuitive read
The absence of monetization is a liability rather than a strength…
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The lack of active development leaves Crib Score vulnerable to rivals with faster update cadences. Implementing automated scoring validation would differentiate the app for beginners, creating a defensible utility that transcends simple manual entry.
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Is Crib Score free to use?
Does Crib Score calculate points automatically?
Can I use Crib Score to play against others online?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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