Classic PickUp Solitaire vs Solitaire Elite+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Classic PickUp Solitaire
A card game where players remove all cards by picking them up in sequential order. You can start with any card, and subsequent cards must be one point higher, lower, or have the same value.
- Sequential card removal
- Start with any card
- Higher, lower, or same value card pickup
- Single-player gameplay
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Classic PickUp Solitaire is a fun solitaire game. The goal in this game is to remove all cards by picking up them in sequential order. You can start with any card – but once you start, each subsequent card you pick up has to be either one point higher, lower, or have the same value.
Solitaire Elite+
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Solitaire Elite – The Ultimate Classic Card Game Experience! Love playing Solitaire? Experience the best with Solitaire Elite! A beautifully designed, smooth, and satisfying card game for all skill levels. Whether you’re a casual player or a Solitaire pro, relax and enjoy a polished game with custom themes, smooth animations, and intuitive controls. Play the most addictive and visually stunning Solitaire game on mobile! Why You’ll Love Solitaire Elite: - Classic Klondike Solitaire – Play the timeless card game with familiar rules! - Fast & Smooth Gameplay – Responsive controls, quick moves, and satisfying card flips. - Portrait & Landscape Mode – Play seamlessly on any screen size! - Customizable Themes – Choose from elegant designs, including the Royal Black Skin. - Satisfying Win Celebrations – Watch stunning fireworks explode and push cards across the table! - Offline Play – No internet? No problem! Play anytime, anywhere. - Supports single handed control How to Play: The goal is simple: move all cards to the foundation piles in ascending order (Ace to King). Arrange cards in alternating colors in descending order in the tableau. Use strategy, skill, and a little bit of luck to win! A Premium Solitaire Experience Unlike other Solitaire games, Solitaire Elite is built for smooth animations, lightning-fast performance, and a distraction-free design. No clutter, no lag, just pure Solitaire fun. Ready to Play? Download Solitaire Elite now and enjoy the ultimate card game experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Solitaire Elite+ at every 2 months against Classic PickUp Solitaire's every 9 months. Classic PickUp Solitaire's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Classic PickUp Solitaire ships an update every 9 months, Solitaire Elite+ every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Classic PickUp Solitaire | Solitaire Elite+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin White | Gabor Bacsi |
In-app purchases
Classic PickUp Solitaire
No in-app purchases
Solitaire Elite+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Classic PickUp Solitaire free?
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Do Classic PickUp Solitaire or Solitaire Elite+ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Classic PickUp Solitaire or Solitaire Elite+?
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