# Microsoft Solitaire Collection vs Solitaire

Microsoft Solitaire Collection and Solitaire both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's. Solitaire also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is ratings volume (254K vs 4.5K) 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 4.5K, 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 78% of Solitaire's.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 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 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-decked-out/id1153389718/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **254K** | 4.5K |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 163 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Devsisters](https://appshunter.io/developer/311464410) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

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

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · Casino, #190 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-decked-out/id1153389718)

Enjoy the classic Klondike Solitaire card game with a twist. Earn coins to unlock unique theme decks, decorative items, and fun winning animations. Play offline at your own pace with customizable game settings.

**Highlights:** Unlimited free games, Collect fun theme decks, Offline mode with game pause, Customizable 1-card or 3-card draw, Portrait or Landscape mode, 90+ challenging achievements, 90+ decorative items

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| item | $0.99 | one-time |
| Complete a Puzzle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Lucky Boxes | $1.99 | one-time |
| deck | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Cute and interactive designs
- 🎨 Variety of customizable decks
- 💎 Rewarding progression system
- 🕹️ Relaxing and enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 💰 Subscription required to remove ads
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Offline mode limitations
- 🤔 Unbalanced coin rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not responding or jumping unexpectedly
- Inability to open lucky boxes or collect rewards
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape

**Requested features**

- More diverse deck themes (e.g. fantasy, sports, anime)
- Difficulty settings or challenge modes
- Landscape mode support
- Daily challenges or tournaments
- Ability to gift or share decks with friends


## 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 4.5K 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 5 weeks. Most recently, Microsoft Solitaire Collection was updated on September 26, 2026 and Solitaire on September 24, 2026.

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