# Fancy Cats Solitaire vs Solitaire Zoo

The clearest difference is rating: Solitaire Zoo at 4.7 against Fancy Cats Solitaire's 4.0. Solitaire Zoo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (47% vs 20%). Fancy Cats Solitaire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fancy Cats Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solitaire Zoo sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solitaire Zoo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Zoo has 4.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Fancy Cats Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 47% of Solitaire Zoo's.

Fancy Cats Solitaire ships an update every 4 months, Solitaire Zoo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fancy Cats Solitaire | Solitaire Zoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fancy-cats-solitaire/id1243924885/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-zoo/id6444123060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **46.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Athena Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371969144) | [Shanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492012994) |

## What reviewers say

### Fancy Cats Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fancy-cats-solitaire/id1243924885)

A classic card game with a charming feline twist. Train your brain with Klondike solitaire, featuring adorable cats and two difficulty modes. Enjoy simple tap-and-drag controls in this engaging single-player experience.

**Highlights:** Klondike solitaire gameplay, Two game modes: Easy and Hard, Support for right and left-handed players, Cute cat-themed graphics, Simple tap and drag controls, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Solitaire Zoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-zoo/id6444123060)

Engage in classic Klondike Solitaire card games to unlock adorable animals, decorations, and themed zoo areas. Design your dream zoo offline and for free, while training your brain and relieving stress.

**Highlights:** Classic Klondike Solitaire gameplay, Unlock and collect cute animals, Design and decorate your own zoo, Offline play supported, Train your brain and relieve stress, Unlock new zoo areas and themes

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Time Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Tree | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clover Wheel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure (1st Offer) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Best Seller | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Hunt | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure (2nd Offer) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Endless Treasure (3rd Offer) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gorgeous Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Bundle | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 🐯 Cute characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Too many ads
- 🔍 Small screen size
- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not properly explained
- Cards not staying on screen

**Requested features**

- Add new areas/levels
- Option to remove ads
- Bigger screen format


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fancy Cats Solitaire free?

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

### Is Solitaire Zoo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fancy Cats Solitaire or Solitaire Zoo?

Solitaire Zoo is rated higher. Fancy Cats Solitaire averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Solitaire Zoo averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Fancy Cats Solitaire or Solitaire Zoo have ads?

Solitaire Zoo shows ads; Fancy Cats Solitaire does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fancy Cats Solitaire or Solitaire Zoo?

Fancy Cats Solitaire ships an update every 4 months, and Solitaire Zoo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fancy Cats Solitaire was updated on October 24, 2026 and Solitaire Zoo on October 30, 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.*