# Microsoft Solitaire Collection vs Solitaire ◆

Microsoft Solitaire Collection and Solitaire ◆ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Solitaire ◆'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's. Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is ratings volume (254K vs 5K) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.6 for Solitaire ◆. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Solitaire Collection has 254K ratings behind it against 5K, 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 79% of Solitaire ◆'s.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire ◆ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Solitaire Collection | Solitaire ◆ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (254K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575/reviews)** | [4.6 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1151538812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **254K** | 5K |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 163 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Do More Mobile, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318729104) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

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

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Free · Casino, #188 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/id1151538812)

Experience the ultimate Solitaire game with stunning live backgrounds, daily challenges, and unlimited winning deals. Customize your play style and track your progress with detailed statistics. Enjoy a visually appealing and satisfying card game experience.

**Highlights:** Live Backgrounds, Daily Challenges, Unlimited Winning Deals, Customizable Themes & Card Backs, Statistics Tracker, Leaderboards & Achievements, Undo Functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solitaire Premium - Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Visually appealing graphics
- 🎨 Customizable card designs and backgrounds
- ⏱️ Automatic game completion when won
- 🎶 Relaxing background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Too many ads and long ad durations
- 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing issues
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Lack of challenge for experienced players

**Reported bugs**

- Cards becoming hidden under others
- Sound effects disappearing after phone calls
- Leaderboard/achievements not working properly

**Requested features**

- Achievements and progress tracking
- Ability to disable ads for a fee
- More card and background design options
- Difficulty settings for different skill levels


## 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 is rated higher. Microsoft Solitaire Collection averages 4.7 out of 5 from 254K ratings, while Solitaire ◆ averages 4.6 from 5K ratings.

### 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 2 months, and Solitaire ◆ every 4 months. Most recently, Microsoft Solitaire Collection was updated on September 25, 2026 and Solitaire ◆ on September 22, 2026.

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