# Microsoft Solitaire Collection vs Solitaire The Game

Microsoft Solitaire Collection and Solitaire The Game both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Solitaire The Game's written reviews are positive against 36% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's. Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is ratings volume (255K vs 4.2K) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). 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 The Game 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 4.7 for Solitaire The Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Solitaire Collection has 255K ratings behind it against 4.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's written reviews are positive against 61% of Solitaire The Game's.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 6 weeks, Solitaire The Game every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Solitaire Collection | Solitaire The Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (255K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575/reviews) | [4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-the-game/id1251359095/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **255K** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | 36.3% of reviews | **61.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 170 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Mobishape Games OOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813964543) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

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

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Casino, #177 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 The Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-the-game/id1251359095)

This classic Klondike Solitaire game offers a smooth, intuitive experience with instant start and daily challenges. Train your brain with puzzle card gameplay, learn easily with hints, and compete with friends via Game Center.

**Highlights:** Classic Klondike Solitaire, Daily Challenges, Instant Start, Hints and Autocomplete, Game Center Leaderboards, Customizable backgrounds and cards, Left/Right hand layout

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great gameplay
- 💻 Excellent on Apple Watch
- 🎨 Beautiful card designs
- 🕹️ Relaxing and enjoyable
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Intrusive and loud ads
- 🤖 Unsolvable or overly difficult deals
- 🔇 Sound issues on Apple Watch
- 🔄 Lack of restart/reset option
- 🔍 Small UI elements on Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes on Apple Watch
- Inability to close ads on iPhone
- Random music playback issues

**Requested features**

- Paid ad-free version
- Landscape mode
- Solution hints for daily challenges
- Restart/reset game option
- Customizable card designs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft Solitaire Collection free?

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

### Is Solitaire The Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft Solitaire Collection or Solitaire The Game?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection and Solitaire The Game are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 255K and 4.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Microsoft Solitaire Collection or Solitaire The Game have ads?

Both Microsoft Solitaire Collection and Solitaire The Game show ads.

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

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 6 weeks, and Solitaire The Game every 4 months. Most recently, Microsoft Solitaire Collection was updated on October 17, 2026 and Solitaire The Game on October 17, 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.*