Comparison

Solitaire Detectives vs Solitaire

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
Read full description

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

Solitaire

Embark on a solitaire adventure to rebuild a forest destroyed by beavers. Solve classic solitaire puzzles, team up with friends, and enjoy themed events. Unleash boosters and harvest rewards in this fun, free game.

Highlights
  • Classic solitaire game modes
  • Forest rebuilding storyline
  • Daily quests and leaderboards
  • Facebook friend integration
  • Powerful boosters
  • Themed live events
  • Hundreds of levels
Features
Read full description

The Builder Beavers have destroyed the forest to build their luxury condos. Chance and his buddy George were up to their usual tricks when the Beavers struck, and now they are caught in the middle of the chaos! Join Chance and George as they try to right the wrongs of the Builder Beavers, while searching for their lost Special Deck of cards. Help Chance and George rebuild the forest, and connect with this dynamic duo as they encounter a wacky cast of characters! Solitaire: Forest Rescue is an adventure game based on the classic Klondike, Pyramid, FreeCell, Tri-peaks and Spider style solitaire games you already know and love! • Play socially and get rewarded! • Win coins in the Daily Quest and climb the ranks of the Crown Leaderboard. • Team up with your Facebook friends and embark on this great adventure. • Hundreds of levels and counting! • Unleash powerful boosters to help with challenging levels. • Enjoy amazing themed live events! • Play quick, addictive and fun levels, as you harvest grand rewards. • A unique crossover experience between a builder game and solitaire. • Fun, free and easy to play! Enjoy solving solitaire puzzles, as you join Chance and George on their fantastic adventure. What are you waiting for? Join the fun!

Screenshots

Solitaire Detectives4 screens
Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

Solitaire Detectives and Solitaire both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 56% of Solitaire Detectives's. Solitaire also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (486 vs 34). Solitaire Detectives's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Solitaire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire has 486 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Solitaire Detectives's written reviews are positive against 92% of Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire Detectives ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Solitaire Detectives versus Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire DetectivesSolitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (34 ratings)4.8 (486 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews91.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34486 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB219 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDAQublix

Customer experience

Solitaire Detectives

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

Solitaire

All ratings486 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%

Bugs and requests

Solitaire Detectives

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Solitaire

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game not loading or advancing past certain levels
  • Repeated crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility problems on iOS and Android

Requested features

3 requests
  • Login option without Facebook
  • Ability to customize card backs
  • More variety in game levels and challenges

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Solitaire Detectives

One-time10
  • life refill$0.99
  • remove ads$0.99
  • tiny energy pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 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
10 purchases

Solitaire

One-time10
  • VIP Sale$0.99
  • New User Deal$1.99
  • Small Coin Package$5.99
Show 7 more
  • Seasonal Sale$5.99
  • VIP Sale$5.99
  • VIP Sale$7.99
  • Exclusive Sale$8.99
  • Medium Coin Package$10.99
  • Seasonal Sale$10.99
  • Large Coin Package$21.99

Questions

Is Solitaire Detectives free?
Solitaire Detectives is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire free?
Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire Detectives or Solitaire?
Solitaire is rated higher. Solitaire Detectives averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Solitaire averages 4.8 from 486 ratings.
Do Solitaire Detectives or Solitaire have ads?
Solitaire Detectives shows ads; Solitaire does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Detectives or Solitaire?
Solitaire Detectives ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire every 5 months. Most recently, Solitaire Detectives was updated on November 2, 2026 and Solitaire on November 5, 2026.

Other comparisons