Comparison

Classic Russian Solitaire vs Solitaire Tile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Classic Russian Solitaire

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
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Russian Solitaire is a classic card game. The goal is to move all cards to the four foundations at the right by suit from A to K. You can move a group of cards to another tableau pile if the starting card of the group is in the same suit and of an immediate lower ranking with the top card of the other tableau pile. An empty tableau pile can be occupied by a K or a group starting with a K.

About

Solitaire Tile

Engage in a relaxing card matching puzzle game designed to train your brain and promote calmness. Strategically pair cards of the same rank and suit to clear the board and advance through levels. Enjoy a unique blend of Solitaire, Tile Matching, and Solitaire Mahjong gameplay.

Highlights
  • Card matching puzzle gameplay
  • Brain training and relaxation
  • Match 3 cards of same rank and suit
  • Strategic move planning
  • Joker rewards
Features
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Welcome to Solitaire Tile, the relaxing free-to-play Solitaire card game! Train your brain and keep your mind calm by playing. Test your strategy and skill by pairing cards of the same rank and suit and eliminating all. Solitaire Tile is the perfect solitaire experience that combines the best features of classic Solitaire card games, Tile Matching games and Solitaire Mahjong games. Match 3 solitaire cards of the same rank and suit. Each level starts with a board of beautifully arranged cards. Tap on a card on the board to move it to the bottom bar, with room for up to 3 sets of cards. When you successfully match 3 cards of the same rank and suit, they disappear, clearing space for new cards. Avoid tapping on cards randomly. Strategically plan your moves carefully to avoid filling up the space. Match Joker to earn exciting rewards.

Screenshots

Classic Russian Solitaire3 screens
Solitaire Tile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solitaire Tile at 4.7 against Classic Russian Solitaire's 1.0. Solitaire Tile also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 1). Classic Russian Solitaire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Solitaire Tile sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Classic Russian Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solitaire Tile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Tile has 3.7K 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 15% of Solitaire Tile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Russian Solitaire ships an update every 8 months, Solitaire Tile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Classic Russian Solitaire versus Solitaire Tile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic Russian SolitaireSolitaire Tile
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (3.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews14.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin WhiteFunvent Studios Fzco

Customer experience

Classic Russian Solitaire

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Solitaire Tile

All ratings3,715 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive14.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative74.5%

Bugs and requests

Classic Russian Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Solitaire Tile

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads breaking the game experience
  • Game not matching advertised version

Requested features

2 requests
  • Reduce ads during gameplay
  • Improve ad transparency

In-app purchases

None

Classic Russian Solitaire

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Solitaire Tile

One-time10
  • Mystery Pack$1.99
  • Piggy Bank Sale$1.99
  • Gems Sale Pack 1$1.99
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  • Mini Gems Pack$2.99
  • Piggy Bank$3.99
  • Gems Sale Pack 2$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Small Gems Pack$7.99
  • Medium Gems Pack$15.99
  • Huge Gems Pack$49.99

Questions

Is Classic Russian Solitaire free?
Classic Russian Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solitaire Tile free?
Solitaire Tile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Classic Russian Solitaire or Solitaire Tile?
Solitaire Tile is rated higher. Classic Russian Solitaire averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Solitaire Tile averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.
Do Classic Russian Solitaire or Solitaire Tile have ads?
Solitaire Tile shows ads; Classic Russian Solitaire does not.
Which is updated more often, Classic Russian Solitaire or Solitaire Tile?
Classic Russian Solitaire ships an update every 8 months, and Solitaire Tile every 2 weeks. Most recently, Classic Russian Solitaire was updated on November 1, 2026 and Solitaire Tile on November 8, 2026.

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