# Microsoft Solitaire Collection vs Classic Solitaire Klondike

Microsoft Solitaire Collection and Classic Solitaire Klondike both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Classic Solitaire Klondike's written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's. Classic Solitaire Klondike also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is ratings volume (254K vs 1.2K) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft Solitaire Collection sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Classic Solitaire Klondike asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Microsoft Solitaire Collection against 4.7 for Classic Solitaire Klondike. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Solitaire Collection has 254K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 95% of Classic Solitaire Klondike's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Solitaire Collection | Classic Solitaire Klondike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (254K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575/reviews) | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-solitaire-klondike/id1290718651/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **254K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | **95.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 163 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Nadzeya Roshchyna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620764360) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

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

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Free · Casino, #173 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


### Classic Solitaire Klondike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-solitaire-klondike/id1290718651)

Experience the timeless card game with a classic, minimalistic design. Build four suits from ace to king, playing cards in descending order with alternating colors. Enjoy this free, offline game with helpful features like an undo button and customizable draw options.

**Highlights:** Classic minimalistic design, Album and portrait orientations, Undo button, Random decks option, 3 cards per draw option, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Classic solitaire gameplay
- 👍 Variety of difficulty options
- 👍 Smooth and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with card movement/responsiveness
- 🔋 Can drain battery if left open
- 🔋 No landscape mode on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when leaving and returning
- Repeated deck layouts/patterns

**Requested features**

- Hint button
- Ability to reset/clear high score
- Statistics tracking (wins/losses, etc.)
- More customization options (card backs, themes, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft Solitaire Collection free?

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

### Is Classic Solitaire Klondike free?

Classic Solitaire Klondike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft Solitaire Collection or Classic Solitaire Klondike?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection and Classic Solitaire Klondike are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 254K and 1.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Microsoft Solitaire Collection or Classic Solitaire Klondike have ads?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection shows ads; Classic Solitaire Klondike does not.

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

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 2 months, and Classic Solitaire Klondike every 2 months. Most recently, Microsoft Solitaire Collection was updated on September 29, 2026 and Classic Solitaire Klondike on September 26, 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.*