# Microsoft Solitaire Collection vs Widgle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Widgle at 100% against Microsoft Solitaire Collection's 36%. Widgle also leads on ads (none vs shown). Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (257K vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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 Widgle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Solitaire Collection has 257K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's written reviews are positive against 100% of Widgle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 6 weeks, Widgle every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Solitaire Collection | Widgle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (257K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgle/id6458789082/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **257K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 36.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 170 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Kabuki Vision, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297921534) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

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

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Free · Casino, #198 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


### Widgle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgle/id6458789082)

Enjoy interactive puzzle games directly within your home screen widgets. These bite-sized games offer quick bursts of fun and restart daily with a fresh challenge. Customize puzzle backgrounds with your own photos to reveal them as you solve.

**Highlights:** Play games in home screen widgets, Daily fresh puzzles, Customize puzzle backgrounds with photos, Tile Slide puzzle, Lights On puzzle, Maze Master puzzle, Match Up puzzle

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock custom photos | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft Solitaire Collection free?

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

### Is Widgle free?

Widgle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft Solitaire Collection or Widgle?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection is rated higher. Microsoft Solitaire Collection averages 4.7 out of 5 from 257K ratings, while Widgle averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

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

Microsoft Solitaire Collection shows ads; Widgle does not.

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

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 6 weeks, and Widgle every 5 weeks. Most recently, Microsoft Solitaire Collection was updated on November 3, 2026 and Widgle on October 24, 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.*