# Microsoft Solitaire Collection vs Spider Solitaire by Mint

The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft Solitaire Collection at 4.7 against Spider Solitaire by Mint's 4.0. Microsoft Solitaire Collection also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (255K vs 416). Spider Solitaire by Mint's advantage is iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Spider Solitaire by Mint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Solitaire Collection has 255K ratings behind it against 416, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's written reviews are positive against 21% of Spider Solitaire by Mint's.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 6 weeks, Spider Solitaire by Mint every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Solitaire Collection | Spider Solitaire by Mint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (255K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575/reviews)** | [4.0 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-by-mint/id1581708116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **255K** | 416 |
| Positive reviews | **36.5% of reviews** | 21.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 170 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Yang Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470216648) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

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

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Free · Casino, #185 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


### Spider Solitaire by Mint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-by-mint/id1581708116)

This is a free-to-play card game where players stack suits in descending order to solve puzzles. It offers daily challenges, beautiful themes, and relaxing gameplay. Play anytime, anywhere, even offline.

**Highlights:** Play with 1, 2, or 4 card suits, Beautiful backgrounds and animations, Daily Challenges with trophies, Unlimited Hints & Undos, Offline play (no WIFI required), Left-handed support, Multiple languages

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| spider_vip_week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| spider_vip_month | $5.99 | per month |
| spider_vip_year | $12.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visual design
- ✨ Smooth animations and interface
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics
- 💭 Encourages strategic thinking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes during gameplay
- ❄️ Game freezes and locks up
- 📱 Portrait-only orientation on iPad
- 📢 Intrusive mid-game advertisements
- 🔄 Game restarts unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes 4-5 moves into game
- Crashes when winning
- Crashes when changing settings
- Crashes due to clock changes
- Game freezes mid-play

**Requested features**

- Landscape orientation support for tablets
- Orientation change options
- Fix scoring system (best vs lowest score)
- Improved hint system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft Solitaire Collection free?

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

### Is Spider Solitaire by Mint free?

Spider Solitaire by Mint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft Solitaire Collection or Spider Solitaire by Mint?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection is rated higher. Microsoft Solitaire Collection averages 4.7 out of 5 from 255K ratings, while Spider Solitaire by Mint averages 4.0 from 416 ratings.

### Do Microsoft Solitaire Collection or Spider Solitaire by Mint have ads?

Both Microsoft Solitaire Collection and Spider Solitaire by Mint show ads.

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

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 6 weeks, and Spider Solitaire by Mint every 8 months. Most recently, Microsoft Solitaire Collection was updated on October 1, 2026 and Spider Solitaire by Mint on August 21, 2026.

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