# Microsoft Solitaire Collection vs Solitaire

Microsoft Solitaire Collection and Solitaire both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's. Solitaire also leads on ads (none vs shown). Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is ratings volume (254K vs 2.5K) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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 12 one-off in-app purchases. 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Solitaire Collection has 254K ratings behind it against 2.5K, 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 80% of Solitaire's.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 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) | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-arthurs-tale/id1483077831/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **254K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | **79.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 163 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Qublix](https://appshunter.io/developer/597486104) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

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

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Free · Casino, #169 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-arthurs-tale/id1483077831)

Embark on a magical solitaire adventure to restore a kingdom. Play classic solitaire variations, complete levels, earn stars, and rebuild the land. Team up with friends and enjoy themed events in this unique builder-solitaire crossover.

**Highlights:** Classic solitaire variations, Kingdom building mechanics, Level completion and star earning, Daily quests and leaderboards, Social play with friends, Powerful boosters, Themed live events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Sale Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| New User Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Sale Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Sale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Sale | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $10.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Sale | $10.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Sale | $16.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Package | $21.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Sale | $21.99 | one-time |
| 32 000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 🚀 Addictive
- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
- 🐛 Glitches
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🐛 Levels get too difficult
- 💰 Expensive to progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading/loading issues
- Sync issues with Facebook progress
- Levels not updating/progressing

**Requested features**

- Back button functionality
- Ability to save progress
- More free content/rewards


## 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 and Solitaire are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 254K and 2.5K ratings respectively.

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

Microsoft Solitaire Collection shows ads; Solitaire does not.

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

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire every 3 months. Most recently, Microsoft Solitaire Collection was updated on September 29, 2026 and Solitaire on September 23, 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.*