# Animal Solitaire

> Tile-matching puzzle game to clear the board by removing pairs of identical animals. (iPhone/iPad app by Shen Zhongyuan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-solitaire/id531717372 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shen Zhongyuan](https://appshunter.io/developer/385090494)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German and 23 more
- Released: 2012-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-solitaire/id531717372/reviews.md

## What is Animal Solitaire?

Hundreds of adorable animals are waiting for you!

Dive into a fun and highly addictive puzzle game you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. Easy to learn—but surprisingly challenging to complete! This game will test your observation skills, patience, and strategic thinking.

Only a small percentage of players can fully complete the challenge… are you one of them?

Join tens of thousands of players who are already enjoying the game every day!

--  Game Objective
Clear the board as quickly as possible by matching and removing pairs of identical tiles.

-- How to Play
Rule 1:
If two identical tiles are in the same row or column with no tiles between them, simply tap to remove them.

Rule 2:
If a tile can be moved to a position where it meets Rule 1 with its matching tile, move it first—then tap to remove the pair.

## Key features

- Match pairs of identical animals
- Clear the board
- Three board sizes
- Challenging levels
- No hints or assistance
- Test observation skills

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-solitaire/id531717372/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Gone backwards

*2015-10-12*

New version open with eight by eight animals. Before the game always opened to the same format as your previous game. While its not a big deal, it is annoying to have to go into the options at the beginning of each session to change the format.

### 5/5 — Animal Solitaire

*2012-11-07*

This game is addicting!  I enjoy it very much, and find it a fast, relaxing game to play.

## Frequently asked questions about Animal Solitaire

### What is the goal of Animal Solitaire?

The goal of Animal Solitaire is to clear the board by removing two identical animals (same color) as quickly as possible. You must find pairs that are in the same line or can be moved to be in the same line.

### Does Animal Solitaire offer hints or help?

No, Animal Solitaire proceeds with no hints, no help, and no re-tries. The only assistance you can get is by pressing the 'End' button to see remaining removable pairs, but this will end the game immediately.

### What are the different sizes and levels available in Animal Solitaire?

Animal Solitaire offers three sizes: 6x8 (Easy), 8x12 (Medium), and 12x12 (Difficult and challenging). These sizes are comparable to other popular solitaire games like zMahjong Solitaire Mini and ABC Solitaire.

### How do I remove animals in Animal Solitaire?

To remove animals, you need to find two identical animals in the same line. You can also move animals to create a line of two identical animals, then tap them to remove them from the board.

### What devices is Animal Solitaire compatible with?

Animal Solitaire is designed for iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is suitable for users aged 4 and above.

### How often is Animal Solitaire updated?

Animal Solitaire was last updated on December 27, 2025, with version 11.4. The app was initially released on June 11, 2012, indicating a history of updates.

### What is the price of Animal Solitaire?

Animal Solitaire is a paid app, priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned for this game.

### Does Animal Solitaire have ads?

No, Animal Solitaire does not contain advertisements. The app is a paid download and offers an ad-free experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.5 — 2026-06-20

Bug fixed and performance improved.

### 11.4 — 2025-12-27

(Bug fixed & Happy 2026!) Improved game features and UI appearance

### 11.3 — 2025-03-05

1. Added automatic demo feature.  
2. Fixed bugs and improved performance.

### 11.1 — 2025-01-12

(System Updated) Improved game features and UI appearance

### 11.0 — 2024-03-05

Fixed a potential unresponsive bug.

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