Comparison

Pro Sudoku vs Classic Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Pro Sudoku

Play Sudoku while watching videos with split view support. This free app offers dark mode, keyboard controls, and an infinite number of levels for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Split View support
  • Dark Mode
  • Keyboard controls
  • Infinite levels
  • Free to play
Features
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Have you ever been watching a video on your iPad when you feel like playing Sudoku, only to find the Sudoku app you downloaded several years ago doesn't support split view leaving you utterly frustrated? And you try to find a newer version that has split view support only to find it doesn't either? Well forget that! Introducing Pro Sudoku, a simple design using auto layout technologies that allows you to continue watching your video while playing Sudoku. It works like any other split view app, and it's free! And while we're at, we'll add iPhone and dark mode support. Feel like using a keyboard instead of touching the screen? Go right ahead! There's an infinite number of levels so you can continue your Sudoku fun all day every day. So what are you waiting for? This is the only Sudoku app you'll ever need!

About

Classic Solitaire

Experience a classic card game with a stylish dark mode interface designed to be easier on your eyes. Enjoy smooth animations, customizable themes, and various difficulty levels for a personalized gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Dark mode for eye comfort
  • Smooth card animations
  • Particle effects on win
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Customizable cards, backgrounds, and themes
  • In-game shop with free assets
Features
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Dark Klondike and Spider Solitaire — beautiful, calm, and (yes, really) ad-free by default. You just found a Solitaire that will not shove ads in your face every move. Why on earth would a developer ship it that way? Stick around — I will tell you at the bottom. First, here is what is inside: TWO TIMELESS CARD GAMES - Classic Klondike Solitaire — the patience game everyone loves - Spider Solitaire — 1-Suit (easy), 2-Suit (medium), 4-Suit (expert) - Switch freely between Draw 1 and Draw 3 - Vegas Mode — classic casino-style scoring - Time Attack — race the clock and chase your personal best - Replay the same hand or shuffle a fresh deal MADE TO FEEL GREAT - Drag-and-drop or tap-to-move — whichever feels right - Buttery-smooth card animations and physics - Particle bursts and celebratory effects as you near victory - Smart hints, unlimited undo, one-tap auto-complete - Offline-first — no signup, no internet required to play DAILY CHALLENGE AND DAILY BONUS - A unique seeded puzzle every single day - Beautiful month calendar — chase a perfect month run - Collect medals and unlock rewards at 10, 20, and full-month milestones - Build your daily win streak — see your longest run of all time - Free coins every time you log in - Premium members can replay past challenges they missed MAKE IT TRULY YOURS - Many card faces, card backs, body styles, and suit designs to unlock - Beautiful Night Mode — gentler on the eyes, friendlier to your sleep - Hand-picked table backgrounds and seasonal looks - Custom welcome-screen splashes to set the mood - Swappable win celebrations and daily-bonus effects - Card font size: small, medium, or extra big - Left-handed mode for comfortable one-thumb play - Independent toggles for sound, music, and vibration - Portrait and landscape, optimized for iPhone and iPad - Plenty of free starter content in the shop from day one ONLINE AND SOCIAL - Live 1v1 multiplayer duels — same deal, head-to-head, fastest wins - Global leaderboards: time, score, moves, coins, win streaks, medals - Pick your country flag and represent your nation worldwide - Cloud save — progress, stats, and unlocks across all your devices - In-app News Channel for tips, updates, and seasonal events - Promo codes for free coins and Premium days PROGRESSION AND STATS - Deep statistics: best time, best score, averages, win series, restart series - Many achievements to chase, from First Win to 30-Day Streak - Earn coins by playing — spend on themes, decks, backgrounds, and hints OPTIONAL PREMIUM - Night Mode included free - Double Daily Bonus every day - Free Pause for timed games - Free Rotate to landscape - Early access to new themes and decks - Sixty-seven percent off the first month, or twelve months for the price of ten PLAY IN YOUR LANGUAGE English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Ukrainian, and Filipino. AND ABOUT THOSE MISSING ADS... Hi, I am Ivan. I have been crafting this Solitaire for over six years — just one developer who loves cards and the players who play them. I promised early on that I would not bury this game in ads, and I have kept that promise every update since. If you would like to support me, Premium and the Coin shop are there. Otherwise, just enjoy the cards. Let us make this game better together — every Feedback message in-game reaches me personally, and your ideas shape almost every update. Tap install and find out why players keep coming back. Subscription details: Monthly and yearly Premium auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings. Intro offer for new subscribers only.

Screenshots

Pro Sudoku4 screens
Classic Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pro Sudoku at 100% against Classic Solitaire's 0%. Pro Sudoku also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (36 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pro Sudoku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Classic Solitaire sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pro Sudoku holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pro Sudoku has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pro Sudoku's written reviews are positive against 0% of Classic Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pro Sudoku ships an update every 2 months, Classic Solitaire every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pro Sudoku versus Classic Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPro SudokuClassic Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (36 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB258 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimothy MironenkoIvan Taranov

Customer experience

Pro Sudoku

All ratings36 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Classic Solitaire

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pro Sudoku

One-time1
  • Plus Upgrade$2.49
11 purchases

Classic Solitaire

Subscriptions3
  • Premium$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly - DISCOUNT 20%$24.991 Year
  • Premium - Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time8
  • Tiny Coins Pack$0.99
  • Small Coins Pack$2.99
  • Medium Coins Pack$5.99
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  • Big Coins pack$8.99
  • EXTRA Coins Pack$17.99
  • Huge Coins Pack$29.99
  • MEGA COINS PACK$49.99
  • ULTIMATE COINS PACK$79.99

Questions

Is Pro Sudoku free?
Pro Sudoku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classic Solitaire free?
Classic Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pro Sudoku or Classic Solitaire?
Pro Sudoku is rated higher. Pro Sudoku averages 4.8 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Classic Solitaire averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Pro Sudoku or Classic Solitaire have ads?
Both Pro Sudoku and Classic Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pro Sudoku or Classic Solitaire?
Pro Sudoku ships an update every 2 months, and Classic Solitaire every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pro Sudoku was updated on October 24, 2026 and Classic Solitaire on October 21, 2026.

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