# Solitaire Challenges > Card game to clear the board by matching cards one rank above or below. (iPhone/iPad app by Jose Varela.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-challenges/id590507924 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Jose Varela](https://appshunter.io/developer/336500035) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Card - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.40/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13 · 97 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-05-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-challenges/id590507924/reviews.md ## What is Solitaire Challenges? Solitaire Challenges is a card game that consists in clearing the board by taking a card that is one above or below than the card on the deck. Among the 160 levels available to play, you would find several missions such as: - Have a sequence of X number of cards. - Obtain X points. - Find the card-key to open the lock. - Solve the game in X amount of time. - Get a golden card by having a sequence of 5 cards. - Solve 2 rounds of the game. From level 5 you would have available a wild card, that you would be able to use any time replacing the card that you need. It's very useful for building long sequences. Each card taken off from the board has a value of 100 points, and if it follows a sequence then its value would have 50 bonus points. This means that the longer the sequence is then more points you get. Solitaire Challenges doesn't only involves luck but the skill of selecting the necessary cards to solve the game. ## Key features - Clear board by matching cards - 160 levels with varied missions - Wild card for sequence building - Scoring based on card value and sequences - Skill-based gameplay beyond luck ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Set of 5 lives | $2.99 | one-time | | 3 extra lives | $1.99 | one-time | | Undo button | $1.99 | one-time | | 5 Extra Cards | $1.99 | one-time | | Extra Joker | $1.99 | one-time | | Extra Time | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 28) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-challenges/id590507924/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Solitaire *2026-01-10, version 1.4.1* Boring no challenge ### 3/5 — Good at first... *2016-05-13, version 1.3* Is it supposed to be impossible to pass level 62? I get about 5,000 points and to pass you need 11,500. ### 4/5 — Stuck *2015-07-01, version 1.3* I am on level 157 so I obviously like the game, but I cannot figure out what needs to be done to achieve a score of over 23000. If it needs to do the whole puzzle consecutively without a stop, then say so. ### 3/5 — Solitaire Challenge *2015-01-09, version 1.3* Very addictive game BUT it appears to only let you do some of the games before you have to start buying lives in order to play at all. However when you close it down and re-open it activates again. ### 4/5 — Level 42 fix needed *2014-12-01, version 1.3* I've completed level 42 several times but I never received a Mission Accomplished prompt thus I cannot advance to other levels. To make sure I understand the mission, I am to use the gold card as the 6th (or more) consecutive card before I run out and need another card from the deck to continue. Of courts I must also complete the game. In my case, when I complete the game nothing happens. I must go through the levels window to start a new game if I wish to continue playing. Hope you can fix it. I enjoy playing. ### 2/5 — what happened?just updated, *2014-10-22, version 1.3* now half screen covered with white!!should just delete this game,but do like the challenges it has.if not fixed soon-delete-delete ### 4/5 — Solitaire Sags *2014-10-22, version 1.3* I love the game. I wish it had more than 5 lives or a way to win lives. The only problem so far is that it freezes up frequently. Please fix this bug! Thank you! My favorite game but having trouble signing on. Please fix it! Thank you! ### 1/5 — Stuck at level 42 *2014-09-12, version 1.1* It won't let me complete level 42. I have tried deleting the app and starting over, but it will NOT go past level 42. It just gets stuck and freezes!! ### 4/5 — Fun, but *2014-06-02, version 1.0* Why do we have to pay real money for the undo button when it usually comes with any other solitaire game? ### 1/5 — This game would be awesome if they fix the bugs *2014-05-27, version 1.0* It's always messing up canceling the game Fix it please!!!!!!! ## Frequently asked questions about Solitaire Challenges ### How do you play Solitaire Challenges? In Solitaire Challenges, you clear the board by selecting cards that are one rank higher or lower than the card currently on the deck. The goal is to clear all cards from the board. ### What are the different missions in Solitaire Challenges? Solitaire Challenges offers missions such as achieving a certain number of points, completing sequences of cards, finding key cards, solving within a time limit, and completing multiple rounds. ### Is there a wild card in Solitaire Challenges? Yes, a wild card becomes available from level 5. This card can be used at any time to substitute for any card you need, which is particularly useful for creating long sequences. ### How does scoring work in Solitaire Challenges? Each card removed from the board is worth 100 points. If a card is part of a sequence, it receives an additional 50 bonus points, meaning longer sequences yield higher scores. ### Does Solitaire Challenges require an internet connection to play? The provided description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, many card games of this nature are designed to be playable without an internet connection. ### What devices is Solitaire Challenges available on? Solitaire Challenges is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by the supported devices list. ### What is the age rating for Solitaire Challenges? Solitaire Challenges has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families. ### How often is Solitaire Challenges updated? The latest version of Solitaire Challenges is 1.4.1, and it was last updated on August 27, 2025. This suggests relatively frequent updates to the game. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.1 — 2025-08-27 Improvements in performance and stability. ### 1.4 — 2020-06-01 Some issues fixed. ### 1.3 — 2014-10-05 Level 24 fixed. iOS 8 Screen fixed. ### 1.1 — 2014-08-08 160 Levels Bug Fixes ### 1.0 — 2013-05-02 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Solitaire Challenges | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [For Science!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/for-science/id1565887160) | 3.0 (2) | Free | Games | | [Trio Card Matching](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trio-card-matching/id1612214420) | — | Free | Games | | [PYRAMID HD - Solitaire Card Game -](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyramid-hd-solitaire-card-game/id548907240) | 2.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Freecell 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freecell-2/id1166203620) | 4.4 (130) | Free | Games | | [Gin Rummy online game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gin-rummy-online-game/id6443807540) | 4.6 (24) | Free | Games | | [Would You Rather? 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