# Microsoft Solitaire Collection vs Solitaire ▪

Microsoft Solitaire Collection and Solitaire ▪ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Solitaire ▪'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's. Solitaire ▪ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is ratings volume (255K vs 1.8K) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft Solitaire Collection sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Solitaire ▪ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Microsoft Solitaire Collection against 4.7 for Solitaire ▪. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Solitaire Collection has 255K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's written reviews are positive against 73% of Solitaire ▪'s.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 6 weeks, Solitaire ▪ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Solitaire Collection | Solitaire ▪ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (255K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575/reviews) | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1140186382/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **255K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | **72.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 170 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Spider Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127784526) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · Casino, #166 Top Grossing · Casino (US App Store)

Enjoy a collection of classic card games and popular puzzle titles. Challenge yourself with daily tasks, weekly rewards, and competitive events. Sign in to save progress and play across devices.

**Highlights:** 5 classic Solitaire modes, Daily Challenges, Weekly Rewards & Events, Multiple Difficulty levels, Additional puzzle games, Cross-device progress saving

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Edition | $9.99 | per year |
| Cow Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Fox Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro Pattern 2 Card Back | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Puppies Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kittens Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great game with varied challenges
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay and graphics
- 🏆 Competitive daily events and challenges
- 🗓️ Ability to continue games later
- 💰 Free with optional paid subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Inaccurate timer and scoring issues in events
- 🔍 Difficulty tracking progress and statistics
- 🔌 Requires constant internet connection
- 💸 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to sign in or sync progress
- Game freezing or crashing after ads
- Timer continuing to run when app is closed
- Inconsistent behavior when internet connection is lost
- Themes and content not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Pause and resume option for challenges
- Ability to replay completed games
- More detailed statistics and progress tracking
- Offline play mode
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription


### Solitaire ▪

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1140186382)

Experience the classic Klondike solitaire game with multiple modes and customizable options. Enjoy an intuitive interface with features like automatic saving and move cancellation. Offers a free trial with an optional subscription for an ad-free experience and exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Standard and Vegas solitaire modes, 1 or 3 card draw options, Portrait and landscape orientation, Left or right-handed play, Automatic game saving, Unlimited move cancellation, Intelligent help system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solitaire Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent game
- 🕰 Great time killer
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🎨 Customizable options
- 🔍 Helpful hints and tips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Too many ads
- ⏱ Slow performance after updates
- 🔇 Ads play sound even with volume off
- 🤯 Impossible or frustrating game states

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect date display on daily challenges
- Crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Inability to complete certain game states

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off ads completely
- More challenging game modes
- Improved daily challenge tracking
- Multiplayer or competitive features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft Solitaire Collection free?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Solitaire ▪ free?

Solitaire ▪ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft Solitaire Collection or Solitaire ▪?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection and Solitaire ▪ are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 255K and 1.8K ratings respectively.

### Do Microsoft Solitaire Collection or Solitaire ▪ have ads?

Both Microsoft Solitaire Collection and Solitaire ▪ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft Solitaire Collection or Solitaire ▪?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 6 weeks, and Solitaire ▪ every 2 months. Most recently, Microsoft Solitaire Collection was updated on September 30, 2026 and Solitaire ▪ on September 28, 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.*