# Classic Russian Solitaire vs Big City

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big City at 46% against Classic Russian Solitaire's 0%. Big City also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 1). Classic Russian Solitaire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big City sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Classic Russian Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

Big City holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big City has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Classic Russian Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 46% of Big City's.

Classic Russian Solitaire ships an update every 8 months, Big City every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classic Russian Solitaire | Big City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-russian-solitaire/id1002277347/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-city-hidden-object/id6470893377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **45.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin White](https://appshunter.io/developer/317741855) | [Ilia Stepanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/907542403) |

## What reviewers say

### Classic Russian Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-russian-solitaire/id1002277347)

A classic card game where the objective is to move all cards to four foundation piles by suit, from Ace to King. Players can strategically move groups of cards between tableau piles based on suit and rank. Empty tableau piles can only be occupied by a King or a group starting with a King.

**Highlights:** Move cards to foundations by suit, Build sequences on tableau piles, Place Kings on empty tableau piles, Classic card game gameplay, Single-player experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Big City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-city-hidden-object/id6470893377)

Embark on a captivating journey across the USA, exploring over 50 cities to find hidden objects and discover astonishing landmarks. Challenge your observation skills and win in this engaging puzzle game.

**Highlights:** Explore over 50 cities, Find hidden objects, Discover landmarks, Challenging puzzles, USA journey

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Game, No ads, 10 hints | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 hints | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of hidden objects
- 👍 Colorful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Time limit causes stress
- 🔍 Unclear instructions
- 🖼️ Image quality issues
- 💰 Limited free content, requires purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect item names
- Mismatched photos and selections

**Requested features**

- More cities and levels
- Hint system improvements
- Option for no time limit mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classic Russian Solitaire free?

Classic Russian Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Big City free?

Big City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Classic Russian Solitaire or Big City?

Big City is rated higher. Classic Russian Solitaire averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Big City averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Classic Russian Solitaire or Big City have ads?

Neither Classic Russian Solitaire nor Big City shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classic Russian Solitaire or Big City?

Classic Russian Solitaire ships an update every 8 months, and Big City every 9 months. Most recently, Classic Russian Solitaire was updated on November 1, 2026 and Big City on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*