Comparison

Dr. Spider vs Spider Solitaire MINI

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

Head to head
About

Dr. Spider

This is a popular two-deck solitaire card game where the goal is to remove all cards from the table by assembling them in descending order. Cards are dealt to ten piles, and new cards can be dealt when piles are empty.

Highlights
  • Two-deck solitaire gameplay
  • Assemble cards in tableau
  • Remove all cards from table
  • Deal new cards when piles empty
  • Classic Patience game
Features
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Spider is a type of Patience game. It is one of the more popular two-deck solitaire games. The main purpose of the game is to remove all cards from the table, assembling them in the tableau before removing them. Initially, 54 cards are dealt to the tableau in ten piles, face down except for the top cards. The tableau piles build down by rank, and in-suit sequences can be moved together. The 50 remaining cards can be dealt to the tableau ten at a time when none of the piles are empty. SUD Inc.

About

Spider Solitaire MINI

Features
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〇 Way to play The cards with the same symbols are lined up in order from 13 to 1. When the cards are lined up, they can be erased from the field. Only the top card or a group of cards with the same mark and in the same order can be moved. When you tap the top right deck, a new card is added to each row. The game is cleared when 8 sets of cards are lined up in order from 13 to 1. 〇 Feature ・The yellow button allows you to switch to an easier mode. In normal mode, there are 13 cards, but in easy mode, you can play with 7 cards. Recommended for beginners. ・Pressing the back button allows you to go back one step in the progress of the game. Think carefully and try to clear the game. ・Press the Retry button to reset the game. 〇 Operation ・Tap a card to move it. ・You can also swipe a card to move it.

Screenshots

Dr. Spider2 screens
Spider Solitaire MINI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spider Solitaire MINI at every 3 weeks against Dr. Spider's every 4 months. On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dr. Spider ships an update every 4 months, Spider Solitaire MINI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dr. Spider versus Spider Solitaire MINI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDr. SpiderSpider Solitaire MINI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUD Inc.Kanamori Ryotaro

In-app purchases

None

Dr. Spider

No in-app purchases

None

Spider Solitaire MINI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dr. Spider free?
Dr. Spider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spider Solitaire MINI free?
Spider Solitaire MINI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dr. Spider or Spider Solitaire MINI have ads?
Both Dr. Spider and Spider Solitaire MINI show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dr. Spider or Spider Solitaire MINI?
Dr. Spider ships an update every 4 months, and Spider Solitaire MINI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dr. Spider was updated on October 1, 2026 and Spider Solitaire MINI on October 9, 2026.

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