Comparison

Five Kings vs Spider Solitaire・

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

Head to head
About

Five Kings

A challenging card game where players aim for the lowest score by melding sets and runs of cards. Features multiple difficulty levels and can be played solo or against others.

Highlights
  • Solitaire or multiplayer gameplay
  • 11 rounds with increasing hand size
  • Wild cards and scoring mechanics
  • Drag-and-drop melding interface
  • Five difficulty levels from Beginner to Expert
  • Inspired by Five Crowns card game
Features
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Five Kings is a challenging melding card game played solitaire or against your friends. In this game you play 11 rounds against the computer and/or against other humans. The winner is the player who has the lowest score at the end of the game. You start with the round of 3's where you have 3 cards and 3's are wild (in addition to Jokers). You end with the round of Kings where you have 13 cards and Kings are wild. In each turn, draw from the Draw or Discard pile to your hand, meld your cards (by dragging them to the meld area on the screen), and discard a card to the Discard pile. Melds are 3 or more of the same rank, or 3 or more in a sequence, including as many wild cards as you like. A player is "out" when they have melded all their cards, giving them a score of 0 for the round. All other players get one more turn to improve their hands, or also go out. At the end of the round, your score for the round is the sum of the unmelded cards you have left. Cards count their face value except that unmelded wild cards count 20, and unmelded Jokers count 50! Sound difficult? Fortunately Five Kings has five (of course) game difficulties from Beginner (where the game helps you play and gives you hints) to Challenging (where your on your own against the Expert). The Easy opponent may throw you wild cards half the time, but you'll need all your skills and strategy to beat the Expert consistently. Five Kings is inspired by the popular card game Five Crowns by Set Enterprises.

About

Spider Solitaire・

This classic single-player card game offers hours of brain-teasing fun with two distinct modes: Spider and Solitaire. Enjoy daily challenges, customizable themes, and unlimited undo options for a classic card game experience.

Highlights
  • Two game modes: Spider and Solitaire
  • Daily challenges with calendar themes
  • Customizable beautiful themes
  • 1-suit, 2-suit, and 4-suit modes
  • Unlimited undo and hints
  • Single tap or drag & drop controls
Features
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Enjoy Spider Solitaire, a free classic solitaire card game made for relaxing play, smart moves, and daily brain training. Build card sequences, clear completed suits, and enjoy one of the most popular single player card games anytime, anywhere — even without Wi-Fi. Classic never fades. Spider Solitaire brings the familiar classic card game experience to your iPhone or iPad with smooth controls, clear cards, calming gameplay, and different difficulty levels for every kind of player. Whether you enjoy an easy card puzzle, a relaxing solitaire game, or a more challenging 4-suit Spider Solitaire deal, this classic solitaire card game gives you a clean and satisfying way to play. For fans of Spiderette, Spiderwort, Patience, and classic solitaire card games, Spider Solitaire offers a relaxing yet strategic way to relax your mind, sharpen your focus, and train your brain. This relaxing card game is designed for players of all ages, including adults, seniors, solitaire lovers, and classic card game fans. HOW TO PLAY SPIDER SOLITAIRE: The goal is simple: arrange cards in descending order, build full suit sequences from King to Ace, and clear them from the table. Clear all the cards to win the deal. Start with 1-suit Spider Solitaire for a more relaxing experience, try 2-suit or 3-suit mode for a balanced challenge, or take on 4-suit Spider Solitaire for a true classic card game test. Every deal is a new puzzle that rewards focus, planning, and smart strategy. WHY YOU'LL LOVE SPIDER SOLITAIRE: • No In-App Purchases Enjoy the full Spider Solitaire experience without in-app purchases, hidden upgrades, or paid unlocks. • Play Offline Anytime Enjoy Spider Solitaire anywhere, even without wifi or an internet connection — perfect for travel, breaks, and relaxing moments. • Classic Spider Solitaire Gameplay Enjoy the familiar Spider Solitaire card game you know and love, with classic rules, smooth play, and a relaxing challenge in every deal. • 1-Suit, 2-Suit, 3-Suit, and 4-Suit Modes Choose from different Spider Solitaire difficulty levels, from relaxing 1-suit play to challenging 4-suit mode. • Daily Challenges & Daily Goals Complete new Daily Challenges and Daily Goals, collect stars, unlock star chest, earn coin rewards, and come back every day for a fresh Spider Solitaire puzzle. • Unlimited Undo and Hints Use unlimited undo moves to try a different strategy, or get helpful hints whenever you need a little guidance. • Large, Clear, Easy-to-Read Cards Play comfortably with large cards, clear suits, readable numbers, and a clean layout designed for a smooth card game experience. • Magic Wands for Extra Help Use Magic Wands to get extra help on difficult deals and keep your Spider Solitaire game moving when the board gets tricky. • Custom Card Faces, Card Backs, and Backgrounds Personalize your classic Spider Solitaire game with beautiful card faces, card backs, and backgrounds to match your favorite style. • Left-Handed Mode Switch to left-handed mode for a more comfortable layout and easier card control. • Track Your Spider Solitaire Statistics Follow your progress with Spider Solitaire statistics, including your wins, performance, and playing history over time. A CLASSIC CARD GAME FOR EVERY DAY Spider Solitaire is more than a classic solitaire card game — it is a relaxing card puzzle, a smart brain-training game, and a timeless single player card game you can enjoy every day. Download the timeless Spider Solitaire card game now and enjoy classic solitaire, Patience-style card fun, relaxing gameplay, and strategic card puzzles on your iPhone or iPad anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Five Kings1 screens
Spider Solitaire・3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spider Solitaire・ at Free against Five Kings's $0.99. Spider Solitaire・ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 36 months). Five Kings's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, in-app purchases 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

Spider Solitaire・ is free to download; Five Kings costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spider Solitaire・ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Solitaire・ has 9.4K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Five Kings's written reviews are positive against 54% of Spider Solitaire・'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Five Kings ships an update every 36 months, Spider Solitaire・ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Five Kings versus Spider Solitaire・: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFive KingsSpider Solitaire・
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (12 ratings)4.7 (9.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews53.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings129.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB243 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeffrey Pugh乐 刘

Customer experience

Five Kings

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

Spider Solitaire・

All ratings9,433 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative30.8%

Bugs and requests

Five Kings

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Spider Solitaire・

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads get stuck and cannot be cleared
  • Game sometimes turns into regular Solitaire instead of Spider Solitaire

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable ads
  • Ability to rotate screen
  • Larger card size

In-app purchases

None

Five Kings

No in-app purchases

None

Spider Solitaire・

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Five Kings free?
Five Kings costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spider Solitaire・ free?
Spider Solitaire・ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Five Kings or Spider Solitaire・?
Spider Solitaire・ is rated higher. Five Kings averages 3.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Spider Solitaire・ averages 4.7 from 9.4K ratings.
Do Five Kings or Spider Solitaire・ have ads?
Spider Solitaire・ shows ads; Five Kings does not.
Which is updated more often, Five Kings or Spider Solitaire・?
Five Kings ships an update every 36 months, and Spider Solitaire・ every 2 months. Most recently, Five Kings was updated on September 18, 2026 and Spider Solitaire・ on September 21, 2026.

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