# Microsoft Solitaire Collection vs RaceToTop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RaceToTop at none against Microsoft Solitaire Collection's 8. RaceToTop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is ratings volume (255K vs 2) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft Solitaire Collection sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RaceToTop asks for nothing beyond the download.

RaceToTop 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 255K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 6 weeks, RaceToTop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Solitaire Collection | RaceToTop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (255K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racetotop/id6770155507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **255K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 36.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 170 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Frederick Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670210963) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

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

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Free · Casino, #192 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


### RaceToTop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/racetotop/id6770155507)

A fast-paced, strategic multiplayer card game where the goal is to be the first to discard all your cards. Engage in online matches with friends or practice against AI, featuring timed turns, special card combinations, and ranked play.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer card tables, Nearby table play, Local play with AI opponents, 2 to 6 player gameplay, Active table browsing, Timed turns, Ranked play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft Solitaire Collection free?

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

### Is RaceToTop free?

RaceToTop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

RaceToTop is rated higher. Microsoft Solitaire Collection averages 4.7 out of 5 from 255K ratings, while RaceToTop averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Microsoft Solitaire Collection shows ads; RaceToTop does not.

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

Microsoft Solitaire Collection ships an update every 6 weeks, and RaceToTop every 2 days. Most recently, Microsoft Solitaire Collection was updated on October 18, 2026 and RaceToTop on October 10, 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.*
