.FreeCell vs FreeCell 2.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
.FreeCell
A classic card game of skill where players arrange a standard deck into foundation piles. It features a unique setup with tableau columns and free cells to strategically move cards and build sequences.
- Standard 52-card deck gameplay
- Strategic tableau and free cell management
- Build sequences in alternating colors
- Skill-based gameplay
- All deals are winnable
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FreeCell is a form of Solitaire(or Patience) played with a standard 52-card deck. It is different than most other solitaire games in that nearly all deals are winnable making it more a game of skill than luck. On the opening deal the cards are placed face-up into eight columns that form the tableau. Four of the tableau columns contain seven cards and four columns contain six cards. The remainder of the playing area is comprised of the foundation piles(the card spots with the letter A in the middle) and the free cells (the card spots without the A). During play, cascades or sequences are built within the tableau columns. Sequences are built downward in decreasing rank, for example 3-2-A, 9-8-7-6, etc. To form sequences, cards may be moved as needed from one tableau column to another, or to and from the free cells.Sequences are built in alternating colors (red, black). Any exposed card at the bottom end of a tableau column may be moved to another tableau column to form a sequence, to a free cell, or to fill a card spot at the top of an empty tableau column. additionally, any sequence of cards may be moved together to another tableau column to form a sequence or to fill a card spot at the top of an empty tableau column. To move a sequence of cards there are must be enough free cells to accomplish the move as if each card or subset of cards were moved through the available free cell locations any of the four designated free cell card spots that are empty and any empty tableau column spots. As cards become available, they may be moved in order from Ace to King to the foundation piles. The game is won when all cards are moved to the foundation piles.
FreeCell 2.0
Experience the classic card game with stunning 3D graphics and smooth animations. Compete daily to be the fastest player and enjoy unlimited gameplay for free. Automatic card movement makes for a seamless and enjoyable experience.
- Classic FreeCell gameplay
- Stunning 3D graphics
- Smooth animations
- Automatic card movement
- Daily challenges
- Unlimited gameplay
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Dive into the Fun of FreeCell! Experience the classic card game like never before! Compete daily to be the fastest player and show off your skills. Enjoy stunning 3D graphics and smooth animations with automatic card movement that makes gameplay a breeze. Challenge yourself with exciting daily games and endless fun! Download now and join the fun for FREE—no purchases required for unlimited gameplay! Are you ready to shuffle your way to victory?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: FreeCell 2.0 at 100% against .FreeCell's 33%. FreeCell 2.0 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 28 months). .FreeCell's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. .FreeCell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FreeCell 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.
.FreeCell holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: .FreeCell has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of .FreeCell's written reviews are positive against 100% of FreeCell 2.0's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
.FreeCell ships an update every 28 months, FreeCell 2.0 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | .FreeCell | FreeCell 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (11 ratings) — better | 4.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 玉龙 曹 | Chris Guyler |
Customer experience
.FreeCell
FreeCell 2.0
In-app purchases
.FreeCell
- Remove Ads$1.99
FreeCell 2.0
No in-app purchases
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