Comparison

Solitaire Detectives vs Solitaire Story

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 Story

Engage in a classic Solitaire card game while progressing through a compelling narrative. Win card deals to help characters overcome challenges and restore harmony in their lives. Train your brain and enjoy a heartwarming story with every level.

Highlights
  • Classic Solitaire gameplay
  • Storyline progression
  • Brain training challenges
  • Rescue missions
  • Unlimited free undo
  • Online and offline play
Features
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Solitaire Game x Rescue Story Episode All-new Classic Solitaire card game, enriched with thrilling story episodes! HURRY UP! The fate of the rescue mission lies in your hands! Your friends in Solitaire Story are counting on your aid! Your Rescue Mission is Clear: • Train your brain and conquer Solitaire card game. • Win card deals to help your friends in the storyline. • Fix problems, mend broken story situations. • Let your warm-heartedness shine as you restore harmony! Follow the storyline and get ready to face a series of intriguing stories: From a struggling family and heartbroken lady to a lonely tiger, thirsty fish, and endangered animals... and so on They're all desperately counting on YOUR HELP! Game's Highlights: • Classic Solitaire card game • Free to play game • Sharpen your brain and find joy. • Exciting challenge & events • Unlimited free undo • Crisp and easy-to-read cards • Both online and offline playable. Contact Solitaire Story support team at: SolitaireStory@linkdesks.com Wait no more! Roll up your sleeves and start the Solitaire Story rescue mission!

Screenshots

Solitaire Detectives4 screens
Solitaire Story4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Solitaire Story at 5K against Solitaire Detectives's 34. Solitaire Story also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Solitaire Story sells 30 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 Story. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Story has 5K 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 61% of Solitaire Story's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire Detectives ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire Story fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Solitaire Detectives versus Solitaire Story: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire DetectivesSolitaire Story
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (34 ratings)4.7 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews60.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings345K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
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 MB338 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDAShanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Solitaire Detectives

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

Solitaire Story

All ratings5,002 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews307 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral13.0%
Negative26.1%

Bugs and requests

Solitaire Detectives

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Solitaire Story

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Video ads not working
  • Stuck on loading screens
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

3 requests
  • More stories and content
  • Faster progression and rewards
  • Better balance between free and paid features

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
30 purchases

Solitaire Story

One-time30
  • Seaside Express$0.99
  • Garden Treasure I$0.99
  • Battery Pack I$0.99
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  • MonoPoly1$0.99
  • 900 Coins$0.99
  • Limited Offer I$0.99
  • Limited Offer VI$1.99
  • Garden Treasure II$1.99
  • Mine Treasure II$1.99
  • Battery Pack II$1.99
  • MonoPoly2$1.99
  • Limited Offer II$1.99
  • Island Express$2.99
  • Garden Treasure III$2.99
  • Mine Treasure III$2.99
  • Bingo3$2.99
  • Bingo1$2.99
  • Bingo2$2.99
  • 3 200 Coins$2.99
  • Limited Offer III$2.99
  • Quest Pack IV$3.99
  • StoryPass$3.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Limited Offer IV$4.99
  • MonoPoly5$9.99
  • 11 000 Coins$9.99
  • Limited Offer V$9.99
  • 23 000 Coins$19.99
  • 48 000 Coins$39.99
  • 90 000 Coins$69.99

Questions

Is Solitaire Detectives free?
Solitaire Detectives is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Story free?
Solitaire Story is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire Detectives or Solitaire Story?
Solitaire Story is rated higher. Solitaire Detectives averages 4.6 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Solitaire Story averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.
Do Solitaire Detectives or Solitaire Story have ads?
Both Solitaire Detectives and Solitaire Story show ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Detectives or Solitaire Story?
Solitaire Detectives ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire Story fortnightly. Most recently, Solitaire Detectives was updated on September 7, 2026 and Solitaire Story on September 26, 2026.

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