# Pipe Cube vs Big Run Solitaire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Big Run Solitaire at none against Pipe Cube's 10. Big Run Solitaire also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 90) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pipe Cube sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Big Run Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pipe Cube against 4.8 for Big Run Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Run Solitaire has 3.5K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Pipe Cube's written reviews are positive against 87% of Big Run Solitaire's.

Pipe Cube ships an update every 4 months, Big Run Solitaire every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pipe Cube | Big Run Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-cube/id1241546247/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-run-solitaire-card-game/id1472263898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 90 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 87.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 227 MB | 296 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tether Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/961843822) | [Big Run Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464235345) |

## What reviewers say

### Pipe Cube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-cube/id1241546247)

Strategically place pipes to guide a flow to a goal within a time limit. Avoid blockages and spills to score points across multiple rounds. Master the flow for higher scores and bonuses.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop pipes, Control flow to goal, Score points, Timed rounds, Bonus for efficient connections, Increasing difficulty

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 7-Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Energy 30-days | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads 30-Days | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Energy | $8.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Quick brain game for resetting
- 🤩 Exciting and addictive
- 🚀 Improves personal best
- 👍 Simple to understand and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚖️ Opponents are often the same
- ⚠️ Username changed without warning
- 💸 Scam regarding winnings withdrawal
- 🔒 Suspected data stealing (clipboard)

**Reported bugs**

- App copies clipboard content
- Username changed without warning

**Requested features**

- Convert remaining time to points
- Penny and nickel game options
- Endless mode


### Big Run Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-run-solitaire-card-game/id1472263898)

Experience a brand new Klondike solitaire game with competitive gameplay. Use your skills to beat the clock and opponents, with the chance to win real-world rewards and cash prizes. Enjoy easy controls and solveable decks in quick, engaging matches.

**Highlights:** Swipe and flick controls, Solveable decks, Real-world rewards and cash prizes, Fast-paced games (2-5 minutes), Beautiful graphics, Score-maximizing card streaks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent game
- 👍 Best solitaire game
- 💰 Can actually win money
- 🕰️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🏆 Tournaments and competitions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 💸 Difficult to consistently win money
- 🤔 Unclear scoring system
- 🕰️ Animation blocks view of cards
- 🔄 Losing streaks after winning

**Reported bugs**

- Delayed or missing prize redemptions
- Accounts being locked or deleted unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Ability to merge tickets across games
- Option to transfer winnings to PayPal
- More deposit and withdrawal options
- Time trial mode with personal best scores


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pipe Cube free?

Pipe Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Big Run Solitaire free?

Big Run Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pipe Cube or Big Run Solitaire?

Big Run Solitaire is rated higher. Pipe Cube averages 4.7 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Big Run Solitaire averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Pipe Cube or Big Run Solitaire have ads?

Both Pipe Cube and Big Run Solitaire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pipe Cube or Big Run Solitaire?

Pipe Cube ships an update every 4 months, and Big Run Solitaire every 3 months. Most recently, Pipe Cube was updated on October 24, 2026 and Big Run Solitaire on October 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.*