# 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 (13.0 vs 15.0). Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is ratings volume (254K vs 2.7K) and chart position (#143 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 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 2.7K, 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 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 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic/id1424301610/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **254K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | **78.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 163 MB | 96 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) | [Beijing NaughtyDog Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/904529584) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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-classic/id1424301610)

Enjoy a collection of seven classic casual games, including various Solitaire types, Gomoku, Othello, and Chess. Offers customizable features, intelligent hints, and multiple game modes for a personalized experience. Play against AI or other players online.

**Highlights:** Seven classic games: Solitaire, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid, Gomoku, Othello, Chess, Customizable game elements (card faces, backgrounds, UI), Intelligent hints and unlimited undo options, Daily challenges with multiple difficulty types, Play against AI or online opponents, Multiple scoring modes and card draw options

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Enjoyable
- 👍 Best version
- 👍 Relaxing
- 👍 Fabulous

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unwinnable games
- 🔊 Loud ads
- 🔊 Unwanted sounds
- 🔍 Ads difficult to close

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freezing the screen
- Compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Custom background option
- Adjustable draw settings


## 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 2.7K 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 2 months. Most recently, Microsoft Solitaire Collection was updated on September 25, 2026 and Solitaire on September 19, 2026.

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