# Solitaire ▪ vs Solitaire TriPeaks Journey

The clearest difference is update cadence: Solitaire TriPeaks Journey at weekly against Solitaire ▪'s every 2 months. Solitaire TriPeaks Journey also leads on ratings volume (171K vs 1.8K) and chart position (#76 vs unranked). Solitaire ▪'s advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 55%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire ▪ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Solitaire TriPeaks Journey sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Solitaire ▪ against 4.7 for Solitaire TriPeaks Journey. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire TriPeaks Journey has 171K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Solitaire ▪'s written reviews are positive against 55% of Solitaire TriPeaks Journey's.

Solitaire ▪ ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire TriPeaks Journey weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire ▪ | Solitaire TriPeaks Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1140186382/reviews) | [4.7 (171K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-tripeaks-journey/id1434648535/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **171K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#76** |
| Size | 176 MB | 507 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spider Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127784526) | [GHOST STUDIO Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1314355663) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire ▪

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1140186382)

Experience the classic Klondike solitaire game with multiple modes and customizable options. Enjoy an intuitive interface with features like automatic saving and move cancellation. Offers a free trial with an optional subscription for an ad-free experience and exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Standard and Vegas solitaire modes, 1 or 3 card draw options, Portrait and landscape orientation, Left or right-handed play, Automatic game saving, Unlimited move cancellation, Intelligent help system

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solitaire Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent game
- 🕰 Great time killer
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🎨 Customizable options
- 🔍 Helpful hints and tips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Too many ads
- ⏱ Slow performance after updates
- 🔇 Ads play sound even with volume off
- 🤯 Impossible or frustrating game states

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect date display on daily challenges
- Crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Inability to complete certain game states

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off ads completely
- More challenging game modes
- Improved daily challenge tracking
- Multiplayer or competitive features


### Solitaire TriPeaks Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-tripeaks-journey/id1434648535)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Grossing · Card, #132 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on a card game adventure with puzzles and a charming companion. Test your skills with unique twists on classic solitaire, earn rewards, and compete with friends. Enjoy hundreds of levels and uncover hidden treasures.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique solitaire levels, Daily coin bonuses and rewards, Magic boosters and game-changing cards, Compete with friends on leaderboards, Uncover hidden golden treasures, Play offline without Wi-Fi

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

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| EXTRA LIVES | $0.99 | one-time |
| COIN PACK 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| level_sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| dailyspecial2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| treasure_trekpower | $1.99 | one-time |
| guessright5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| mergebaseshoppower | $1.99 | one-time |
| vineyardlovepower | $1.99 | one-time |
| circusstoriespower | $1.99 | one-time |
| springscavenge_pack2new | $1.99 | one-time |
| grapevinegrowth | $2.99 | one-time |
| merge_gold_miner2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| starsurprise | $2.99 | one-time |
| raindrop | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| glassmastersshowdown1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| merge_sys133 | $4.99 | one-time |
| jokerdealdash4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| mini5_1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| merge_gold_miner4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| boxblitz2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| loveheartspass1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| merge_gold_miner1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| nestquest2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| mini5_2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| merge_gold_miner3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| merge_gold_miner6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| merge_gold_miner5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 6 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 🕹 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎁 Generous with free coins and boosters
- 🕰 Relaxing way to pass the time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Game becomes increasingly pay-to-win at higher levels
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes make progression frustrating
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after watching ads
- Lost progress and purchases not being credited properly
- Merge game feature not functioning as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved progression system with more balanced difficulty
- Option to remove advertisements with a one-time purchase
- Better support for in-app purchases and customer service


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire ▪ free?

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

### Is Solitaire TriPeaks Journey free?

Solitaire TriPeaks Journey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire ▪ or Solitaire TriPeaks Journey?

Solitaire ▪ and Solitaire TriPeaks Journey are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8K and 171K ratings respectively.

### Do Solitaire ▪ or Solitaire TriPeaks Journey have ads?

Both Solitaire ▪ and Solitaire TriPeaks Journey show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire ▪ or Solitaire TriPeaks Journey?

Solitaire ▪ ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire TriPeaks Journey weekly. Most recently, Solitaire ▪ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Solitaire TriPeaks Journey on September 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.*