# Churchill Solitaire vs Politaire

Churchill Solitaire and Politaire both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Politaire's written reviews are positive against 34% of Churchill Solitaire's. Politaire also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Churchill Solitaire's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 185). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Churchill Solitaire is free to download; Politaire costs $1.99 up front. Churchill Solitaire sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Politaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Churchill Solitaire against 4.4 for Politaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Churchill Solitaire has 7.6K ratings behind it against 185, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Churchill Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 81% of Politaire's.

Churchill Solitaire ships an update monthly, Politaire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Churchill Solitaire | Politaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/churchill-solitaire/id1030804846/reviews) | **[4.4 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/politaire/id1117343578/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 185 |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WSC Solitaire, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030804845) | [Topebox Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386799933) |

## What reviewers say

### Churchill Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/churchill-solitaire/id1030804846)

Experience a challenging solitaire variant played by Winston Churchill. Progress through military ranks, unlock new deals, and compete with friends. Features classic graphics and audio inspired by Churchill's era.

**Highlights:** Two-deck solitaire gameplay, Historical military progression, Unlockable campaign deals, Daily game delivery, Challenge friends worldwide, Classic graphics and audio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Game (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Game Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Undos  - 15 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hints - 15 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Deals & Freeplay | $4.99 | one-time |
| Undos - 50 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Undos - 100 Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hints - 100 Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Reverses - 10 Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and addictive
- 👍 Great game concept
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and design
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating
- 🔀 Inconsistent screen orientation
- 🔒 Loss of progress and purchases after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not moving as expected
- Inability to place aces in victory slots
- Disappearing game progress and scores
- Crashes and freezes after updates

**Requested features**

- Option to reset progress and start over
- More random/winnable game deals
- Ability to see previous scores and stats
- Improved customer support and communication


### Politaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/politaire/id1117343578)

Experience a unique blend of Solitaire and Poker in this handcrafted game. Aim to create winning Poker hands with your active cards, strategically discarding and drawing to score. Enjoy a minimalist design with deep gameplay and multiple modes.

**Highlights:** Solitaire and Poker blend, Create winning Poker hands, Strategic card discarding and drawing, Two game modes, Endless challenges, One-handed portrait control, Detailed game statistics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double Deck Mode + No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🚀 Quick and easy to play
- 💡 Interesting mix of poker and solitaire
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Controls and touch sensitivity issues
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔒 Lack of save/cloud sync functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after completing a round
- Touch screen unresponsive or inaccurate
- Objectives and scoring not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Additional game modes and challenges
- Ability to disable auto-play
- Customization options for card designs
- Leaderboards and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Churchill Solitaire free?

Churchill Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Politaire free?

Politaire costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Churchill Solitaire or Politaire?

Politaire is rated higher. Churchill Solitaire averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Politaire averages 4.4 from 185 ratings.

### Do Churchill Solitaire or Politaire have ads?

Neither Churchill Solitaire nor Politaire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Churchill Solitaire or Politaire?

Churchill Solitaire ships an update monthly, and Politaire every 3 weeks. Most recently, Churchill Solitaire was updated on November 12, 2026 and Politaire on November 11, 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.*