Comparison

Solitaire Detectives vs Emerland Solitaire 2

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire Detectives

Unravel a 1940s crime mystery by solving challenging Pyramid Solitaire puzzles. Advance the intriguing storyline, discover clues, and crack the case of a forgotten businessman's death. Enjoy classic solitaire gameplay with wondrous artwork and an engaging soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Intriguing crime storyline
  • Classic pyramid solitaire gameplay
  • Clue discovery
  • Wondrous artwork
  • Engaging soundtrack
Features
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Detective Spade has a puzzling case in his hands and an ace up his sleeve. Unravel the mystery that took over Ace Town by finding all clues hidden beneath challenging Pyramid Solitaire puzzles. Can you crack the case? It’s the 1940s and crimes are on the rise. The investigation of the death of Alfred Suit years ago, a rich and powerful businessman, has never been concluded by the police, but now Detective Spade is devoted to finding an answer for this forgotten crime. Join Spade in Solitaire Detectives and play solitaire puzzles to advance through the story and discover new clues that will help shed light on the mysterious case. HIGHLIGHTS • Thrilling and intriguing storyline • Classic pyramid solitaire gameplay • Wondrous artwork and engaging soundtrack Solitaire Detectives: a solitaire game like nothing you’ve ever seen! Download and play now for free! Disclaimer: While this App is completely free to play, some additional content can be purchased for real money in-game. If you do not want to use this feature, please turn off in-app purchases in your device's settings. Like our page on Facebook and be the first to know about our upcoming games and updates! http://fb.com/tappshq

About

Emerland Solitaire 2

Embark on a magical fantasy adventure combining classic solitaire with a captivating storyline. Explore a picturesque world, solve challenging card puzzles, and collect rewards with the help of heroic companions. This free game offers an engaging experience without needing an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Fantasy plot and classic solitaire fusion
  • Picturesque world with fantastic creatures
  • Diverse card layouts
  • Assistant heroes for help
  • Free offline adventure
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Welcome to the beautiful country of Emerland! Immerse yourself in a world of magical history, where great sorcerers fight for the Source of ancient Card magic! Explore the mysterious lands in the company of heroes - a noble knight, an elven archer, a mysterious sorceress to defeat the ominous dark master! Solve puzzles and collect combinations to complete various and difficult levels! Get rewards and find new helpers! Prove that you have mastered all the mysteries of solitaire magic and challenge the most difficult challenges on the card table! This game is easy to learn, but dare you become a master? Game features - A fascinating fusion of fantasy plot and classic solitaire - A huge picturesque world inhabited by fantastic creatures - A lot of interesting and diverse card layouts - Assistant heroes who will help to cope in the most difficult situation - A free adventure game that does not require an Internet connection

Screenshots

Solitaire Detectives4 screens
Emerland Solitaire 24 screens

Verdict

The call

Solitaire Detectives and Emerland Solitaire 2 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Emerland Solitaire 2's written reviews are positive against 56% of Solitaire Detectives's. Emerland Solitaire 2 also leads on ratings volume (184 vs 34) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Detectives sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Emerland Solitaire 2 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Solitaire Detectives against 4.8 for Emerland Solitaire 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Emerland Solitaire 2 has 184 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Solitaire Detectives's written reviews are positive against 73% of Emerland Solitaire 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Solitaire Detectives versus Emerland Solitaire 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire DetectivesEmerland Solitaire 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (34 ratings)4.8 (184 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews73.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34184 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB280 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDARainbow Games LLc

Customer experience

Solitaire Detectives

All ratings34 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Emerland Solitaire 2

All ratings185 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.5%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Solitaire Detectives

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Emerland Solitaire 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sorcerer boost character crashes the program
  • Joker cards are not retained after losing a game
  • Ads appear randomly and are intrusive

Requested features

4 requests
  • Fix bugs related to Sorcerer boost
  • Fix bugs with Joker cards
  • Option to pay for the game upfront instead of waiting for lives
  • Ensure purchased versions remain in the original language

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Solitaire Detectives

One-time10
  • life refill$0.99
  • remove ads$0.99
  • tiny energy pack$1.99
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  • small coin pack$2.99
  • medium energy pack$2.99
  • big energy pack$3.99
  • endless lives$4.99
  • premium bundle$4.99
  • great coin pack$6.99
  • huge coin pack$10.99
13 purchases

Emerland Solitaire 2

One-time13
  • Unlimited hearts for one hour$0.99
  • 200 coins$1.99
  • Piggy Bank$1.99
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  • Student's kit$2.99
  • 450 coins$3.99
  • Apprentice's kit$3.99
  • 850 coins$6.99
  • Sorceress's kit$6.99
  • Piggy Bank$6.99
  • Master's kit$19.99
  • 2 500 Coins$19.99
  • Grandmaster's kit$39.99
  • 6 000 Coins$39.99

Questions

Is Solitaire Detectives free?
Solitaire Detectives is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Emerland Solitaire 2 free?
Emerland Solitaire 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire Detectives or Emerland Solitaire 2?
Emerland Solitaire 2 is rated higher. Solitaire Detectives averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Emerland Solitaire 2 averages 4.8 from 184 ratings.
Do Solitaire Detectives or Emerland Solitaire 2 have ads?
Both Solitaire Detectives and Emerland Solitaire 2 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Detectives or Emerland Solitaire 2?
Solitaire Detectives ships an update every 2 months, and Emerland Solitaire 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire Detectives was updated on October 24, 2026 and Emerland Solitaire 2 on October 24, 2026.

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