Comparison

Solitaire Detectives vs Solitaire Royals

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

Solitaire Royals

Embark on a world-traveling solitaire adventure with a princess to defeat evil. Match cards, explore a beautiful map, and uncover a captivating story with stunning visuals. Easy to learn for all ages, this game offers a relaxing fantasy escape.

Highlights
  • Classic tri peaks solitaire gameplay
  • Beautiful world map exploration
  • Engaging storyline with characters
  • Stunning visuals and graphics
  • Bonus cards and unique matches
  • Easy to learn for beginners
Features
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"Ever wondered what it would be like to play an online solitaire game with a beautiful princess, who needs your help to win the card game against evil? Well, now is your chance! Travel the world while playing this classic tri peaks solitaire adventure. Play this classic tri peaks solitaire card matching game and uncover the fate of Lena. The game has a beautiful storyline, with stunning visuals and excellent graphics. It is also very easy to learn, making it perfect for beginners or children who are just starting out in the world of card games. * Match cards as fast as you can in order to win all levels of this exciting mobile game, inspired by classic card games. * Explore a huge, beautiful world map. * Discover a beautiful and epic adventure. * Discover unique tripeaks matches, use bonus cards to win solitaire levels. * Meet interesting characters, find powerful items. * Lose yourself in the classic fantasy of good and evil. * Bargain with merchants, sneak into palaces, collect artifacts and live the adventure! Be on your own hero adventure while you journey across the world and complete exciting tripeaks matches. In this fantasy world of flawless tranquility and beauty, it is impossible to feel stress or worry. So sit back, relax, and put all your problems aside for a few minutes while you spend time in the most beautiful and peaceful place in the world. Explore a huge, beautiful world map. Discover unique tripeaks matches, use bonus cards to win solitaire levels. Meet interesting characters, find powerful items. Lose yourself in the classic fantasy of good and evil. Discover hidden locations and progress through a beautiful story with charming characters. The game is so easy that anyone can start playing right away. Get ready for a thrilling adventure filled with mystery and magic. Follow the story of Lena as you help her solve challenging quests, find hidden objects, and complete mini versions of classic card games. Travel the world and explore ancient civilizations. Make matches and win coins to unlock new cards. Can you help Lena find happiness? Play it free and enjoy the story-driven adventure of Lena."

Screenshots

Solitaire Detectives4 screens
Solitaire Royals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Solitaire Detectives at every 2 months against Solitaire Royals's every 8 months. Solitaire Royals's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 56%) and ratings volume (219 vs 34). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Royals 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 4.7 for Solitaire Royals. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Royals has 219 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 67% of Solitaire Royals's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire Detectives ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire Royals every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Solitaire Detectives versus Solitaire Royals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire DetectivesSolitaire Royals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (34 ratings)4.7 (219 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34219 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB193 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDAOrchid Games

Customer experience

Solitaire Detectives

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

Solitaire Royals

All ratings219 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Solitaire Royals

One-time13
  • Spare change$1.99
  • Starter bundle$3.99
  • Fistful of coins$4.99
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  • Minstrel's pack$5.99
  • Special offer!$5.99
  • Merchant's pack$7.99
  • Pot of coins$9.99
  • Special offer!$11.99
  • Gambler's pack$14.99
  • Chest of coins$19.99
  • Special offer!$23.99
  • Princess' pack$29.99
  • Special offer!$39.99

Questions

Is Solitaire Detectives free?
Solitaire Detectives is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Royals free?
Solitaire Royals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire Detectives or Solitaire Royals?
Solitaire Royals is rated higher. Solitaire Detectives averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Solitaire Royals averages 4.7 from 219 ratings.
Do Solitaire Detectives or Solitaire Royals have ads?
Both Solitaire Detectives and Solitaire Royals show ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Detectives or Solitaire Royals?
Solitaire Detectives ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire Royals every 8 months. Most recently, Solitaire Detectives was updated on October 24, 2026 and Solitaire Royals on October 30, 2026.

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