# Solitaire Detectives vs Solitaire Story

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Detectives | Solitaire Story |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-detectives/id1044655155/reviews) | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-story/id6502583340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Shanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492012994) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire Detectives

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-detectives/id1044655155)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| life refill | $0.99 | one-time |
| remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| tiny energy pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| small coin pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| medium energy pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| big energy pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| endless lives | $4.99 | one-time |
| premium bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| great coin pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| huge coin pack | $10.99 | one-time |


### Solitaire Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-story/id6502583340)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (30)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Enjoyable decorating experience
- 💡 Helpful hint system
- 🎮 Fun and interactive game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Overrides mute switch
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy

**Reported bugs**

- Video ads not working
- Stuck on loading screens
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- More stories and content
- Faster progression and rewards
- Better balance between free and paid features


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*