Comparison

Solitaire ₋ vs New ABC Solitaire IQ

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solitaire ₋

Features
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Solitaire by Jose Varela is the #1 Solitaire card game on iPhone, iPad and ipod Touch, now available for Free. If you like Windows Solitaire, you're going to love Solitaire Free by Jose Varela! We kept Solitaire true to the spirit of the classic card game (also known as Klondike or Patience), and crafted a carefully designed app with sharp and clean visuals. We specifically optimized the game for iOS phones and tablets of all screen sizes, for an unmatched solitary experience. If you love Solitaire classic, Spider Solitaire, FreeCell solitaire, Mahjong, Pyramid solitaire or any other free solitaire patience card games, don't miss out on the best solitaire for your phone and tablet! Just give the game a try, and we promise Solitaire by Jose Varela will be the most beautiful and user friendly solitaire game you've ever played. Solitaire Classic Highlights: - Klondike Solitaire Draw 1 card - Klondike Solitaire Draw 3 cards - Portrait and Landscape - Game Statistics - Both Solitaire Classic and Vegas Solitaire scoring - Custom free Solitaire themes - Auto complete - 3D animation effects - Phone and Tablet support - Solitaire classic supports left-handed play If you enjoy our Solitaire Free App, check out our other card game: Solitaire Dungeon Escape Free.

About

New ABC Solitaire IQ

Engage in a challenging puzzle game where you quickly remove identical letters. Utilize strategic moves and helpful hints to sharpen your observation and patience. This addictive experience is designed to keep your mind agile.

Highlights
  • Remove identical letters on the same line
  • Move letters to create matches
  • View demo game for instructions
  • Use hints to guide gameplay
  • Undo previous moves
Features
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You are to remove identical letters as quickly as possible. 1. You can remove two identical letters if they are located on a same line. 2. You can also move to align one letter with another identical letter firstly, and then remove them. Feature: You can view the Demo game to learn how to play the game. You can view hints or even undo a step within the game. This game is extremely challenging yet also huge addictive. It requires your great observation and patience. Please enjoy the game! Looking forward to having your reviews! Thank you!

Screenshots

Solitaire ₋4 screens
New ABC Solitaire IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: New ABC Solitaire IQ at every 6 months against Solitaire ₋'s every 16 months. Solitaire ₋'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire ₋ ships an update every 16 months, New ABC Solitaire IQ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Solitaire ₋ versus New ABC Solitaire IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire ₋New ABC Solitaire IQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose VarelaShen Zhongyuan

In-app purchases

None

Solitaire ₋

No in-app purchases

None

New ABC Solitaire IQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaire ₋ free?
Solitaire ₋ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is New ABC Solitaire IQ free?
New ABC Solitaire IQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Solitaire ₋ or New ABC Solitaire IQ have ads?
Both Solitaire ₋ and New ABC Solitaire IQ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire ₋ or New ABC Solitaire IQ?
Solitaire ₋ ships an update every 16 months, and New ABC Solitaire IQ every 6 months. Most recently, Solitaire ₋ was updated on November 11, 2026 and New ABC Solitaire IQ on November 2, 2026.

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