# *Solitaire* vs Solitaire ~ Card Game

The clearest difference is rating: Solitaire ~ Card Game at 4.7 against *Solitaire*'s 3.3. Solitaire ~ Card Game also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 55%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 55). *Solitaire*'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. *Solitaire* sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solitaire ~ Card Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solitaire ~ Card Game holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire ~ Card Game has 1.1K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of *Solitaire*'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Solitaire ~ Card Game's.

*Solitaire* ships an update every 9 days, Solitaire ~ Card Game every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | *Solitaire* | Solitaire ~ Card Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1140586546/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-card-game/id1661093802/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 55 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **88.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CS54 INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/604333982) | [KARMAN Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679778214) |

## What reviewers say

### *Solitaire*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1140586546)

Experience the classic Klondike Solitaire with a stunning visual overhaul. This card game challenges you to sort cards by suit and rank, offering both one-card and three-card draw modes. Enjoy unlimited free games with helpful hints and detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Draw 1 card, Draw 3 cards, Tap or drag & drop cards, Winning deals, Hints, Auto complete, Beautiful custom design

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful, aesthetically pleasing graphics and design
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay with daily challenges
- 🎵 Calming sound effects and audio design
- 📱 Works offline without requiring internet
- ⚡ Smooth and responsive gameplay when functioning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 💰 High cost ($5-$8) to remove ads
- 🔊 Ads play sound even when muted
- 🌐 Ads redirect to Safari unexpectedly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes at title screen
- App won't open after reinstall
- Daily challenge calendar not working (New Year 2017 glitch)
- Purchase restoration not working after reinstall
- Ad loop causing repeated Safari redirects

**Requested features**

- Customizable card designs and backgrounds
- Reward system for completing challenges
- Unlock new game board designs
- Landscape mode support
- In-game currency shop


### Solitaire ~ Card Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-card-game/id1661093802)

Experience the classic card game of Solitaire, also known as Klondike or Patience. This app offers multiple game modes, customizable options, and smart features for an enjoyable and convenient play experience.

**Highlights:** Draw 1 and Draw 3 modes, Standard and Vegas scoring, Smart auto-complete, Customizable cards and backgrounds, Detailed statistics, Landscape and portrait support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Fun and easy to play
- 👍 Excellent solitaire game
- 👍 Challenging but possible
- 👍 No obnoxious ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes too much
- 🔋 Freezes a lot

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes a lot
- Not random deal

**Requested features**

- Allow left-handed mode with cards on the left
- Add option to keep playing without forced updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is *Solitaire* free?

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

### Is Solitaire ~ Card Game free?

Solitaire ~ Card Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, *Solitaire* or Solitaire ~ Card Game?

Solitaire ~ Card Game is rated higher. *Solitaire* averages 3.3 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Solitaire ~ Card Game averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do *Solitaire* or Solitaire ~ Card Game have ads?

Solitaire ~ Card Game shows ads; *Solitaire* does not.

### Which is updated more often, *Solitaire* or Solitaire ~ Card Game?

*Solitaire* ships an update every 9 days, and Solitaire ~ Card Game every 6 months. Most recently, *Solitaire* was updated on October 8, 2026 and Solitaire ~ Card Game on October 14, 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.*