Comparison

Microsoft Solitaire Collection vs Classix Games

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Microsoft Solitaire Collection

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
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Join millions of players worldwide in the most played Solitaire game in history - now featuring MORE great games to play! Enjoy classic Solitaire game modes everyone loves - Klondike Solitaire, Spider Solitaire, FreeCell Solitaire, TriPeaks Solitaire & Pyramid Solitaire. Keep your mind sharp increasing Difficulty, completing Daily Challenges, playing Weekly Rewards, or climbing the leaderboard in Events. Celebrate WINS by leveling up with XP, collecting Trophies, Achievements & MORE! Plus, discover other great match-3, arcade and puzzle games ready to play anytime - Microsoft Bubble, Jewel, Gravity Blocks, Gem Drop & Mahjong 3D. Sign in with a Microsoft or Xbox Account to save your progress, collect awards and play across devices. With so much to play, Microsoft Solitaire Collection is the perfect app for anyone. Features: • 5 favorite Solitaire game modes • 5 NEW Challenges every day • Choose your Difficulty • Weekly Rewards, Events & Achievements • MORE great games ready to play inside Become a Premium Member • Play Ad-FREE • Collect XP (win or lose) • Daily Challenges: 2x points & access to past Challenges • Unlimited use of Solitaire Solver • Special boosts in Endless TriPeaks & Pyramid • Extra bonuses in other games • FREE Retro bundle & Xbox card backs Solitaire Premium is available for mobile only. Non-transferrable to other platforms. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account on confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews monthly or annually depending on the subscription type purchased. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. If auto-renewal is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, you will not be charged for the next period. All cancellations will take effect at the end of the current period. For more information visit: https://aka.ms/microsoftsolitaire_support © Microsoft 2025. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft, Microsoft Casual Games, the product logos and Microsoft Solitaire Collection, and the Microsoft Solitaire Collection logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Acceptance of Microsoft Services Agreement and Privacy Statement are required to play. (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacy/privacystatement) Microsoft account registration required for cross-platform play. Game offers in-app purchases. Persistent internet connection required. Features, online services and system requirements may vary by country and are subject to change or retirement over time.

About

Classix Games

Enjoy a vast collection of classic games, including puzzles, card games, and strategy challenges, all in one app. Sharpen your logic, test your skills against AI, and track your progress with detailed stats. Offers daily challenges and supports multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Over a dozen classic games
  • Sudoku, Solitaire, Cribbage, Chess, Checkers
  • Daily puzzles and challenges
  • Stats and leaderboards
  • Light and dark mode
  • Multilingual support
Features
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The Ultimate Collection of Classic Games! Discover timeless fun with over a dozen classic games in one app. From relaxing puzzles to strategic showdowns, Classix Games brings together your favorites in a single download. PLAY YOUR FAVORITE CLASSICS Whether you love cards, puzzles, or strategy, there’s something here for everyone: • Sudoku – Sharpen your logic with easy, medium, and hard challenges. • Klondike – The classic solitaire card game with hints and undo options. • Sea Battle – Outsmart the bot and sink the fleet before yours goes down. • Cribbage – Score 15s, pairs, and flushes in this beloved card game. • Chess – Test your skills against the bot on three difficulty levels. • Checkers – Jump to victory with hints and undo to guide your play. • Yacht – Roll the dice for full houses, straights, and five of a kind. • Minesweeper – Uncover tiles and avoid hidden mines. • Four in a Row – Connect four before your opponent does. • Dice Poker – Chase straights, flushes, and winning hands with dice. • Peg Solitaire – Hop your way down to a single peg. • 15 Puzzle – Slide tiles into place and solve in the fewest moves. FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE • Upgrade to Games+ – Unlock unlimited play, track progress with detailed stats, and climb the leaderboards. • Daily Puzzles & Challenges – Keep your mind sharp with fresh challenges every day. • Stats & Leaderboards – See your history, track wins, and compete with players worldwide. • Light & Dark Mode – Play comfortably day or night. • Multilingual Support – Available in 13 languages worldwide. JOIN GAMES+ FOR THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE Upgrade to Games+ and enjoy unlimited access to every game, full stats tracking, leaderboard rankings, and more. It’s your all-access pass to nonstop fun and competition. Download Classix Games today for free and enjoy a world of classic games right at your fingertips!

Screenshots

Microsoft Solitaire Collection4 screens
Classix Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Classix Games at 100% against Microsoft Solitaire Collection's 36%. Classix Games also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (257K vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Microsoft Solitaire Collection sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Classix Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Classix Games holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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 point the same way: 36% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's written reviews are positive against 100% of Classix Games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 6 weeks, Classix Games every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Microsoft Solitaire Collection versus Classix Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft Solitaire CollectionClassix Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (257K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings257K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#159 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationClassix Media Inc.

Customer experience

Microsoft Solitaire Collection

All ratings255,369 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,775 reviews
Positive36.3%
Neutral14.0%
Negative49.6%

Classix Games

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Microsoft Solitaire Collection

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Classix Games

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Microsoft Solitaire Collection

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Edition$1.991 Month
  • Premium Edition$9.991 Year
One-time6
  • Cow Card Back$0.99
  • Baby Fox Card Back$0.99
  • Retro Pattern 2 Card Back$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Retro Card Back Bundle$2.99
  • Puppies Card Back Bundle$2.99
  • Kittens Card Back Bundle$2.99
1 purchases

Classix Games

One-time1
  • Games+$1.99

Questions

Is Microsoft Solitaire Collection free?
Microsoft Solitaire Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classix Games free?
Classix Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Solitaire Collection or Classix Games?
Classix Games is rated higher. Microsoft Solitaire Collection averages 4.7 out of 5 from 257K ratings, while Classix Games averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Microsoft Solitaire Collection or Classix Games have ads?
Microsoft Solitaire Collection shows ads; Classix Games does not.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Solitaire Collection or Classix Games?
Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 6 weeks, and Classix Games every 8 months. Most recently, Microsoft Solitaire Collection was updated on November 11, 2026 and Classix Games on November 4, 2026.

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