# BUST vs Cozy Solitaire

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cozy Solitaire at 90% against BUST's 41%. Cozy Solitaire also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). BUST's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

BUST costs $4.99 and Cozy Solitaire $1.99 up front. BUST sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Cozy Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cozy Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cozy Solitaire has 298 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of BUST's written reviews are positive against 90% of Cozy Solitaire's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BUST | Cozy Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [3.3 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bust-a-move-journey/id1259109799/reviews) | **[4.7 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-solitaire/id6470734104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **298** |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#29** |
| Size | 127 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAITO Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/305608085) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### BUST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bust-a-move-journey/id1259109799)

Embark on a bubble-popping adventure where you shoot and match three or more bubbles of the same color to clear stages. Complete diverse missions, utilize helpful items, and unlock new levels. Enjoy over 270 puzzle stages with unique challenges and optional map purchases for extended gameplay.

**Highlights:** Shoot and match 3+ same-colored bubbles, Complete diverse stage missions, Unlock new stages by clearing levels, Utilize helpful items and characters, Over 270 puzzle stages with gimmicks, Optional map purchases for additional stages

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map9 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map11 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Map12 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Cozy Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-solitaire/id6470734104)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Card, #84 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Enjoy a peaceful card game experience with no interruptions. Customize your game with various themes and card backs. Offers daily goals and achievements for a rewarding play session.

**Highlights:** Ad-free and no micro-transactions, Klondike and FreeCell Solitaire, Optional in-app purchase for 3 extra game modes, Extensive customization options (card backs, backgrounds, card fronts), Daily goals and achievements, Undo and hint features, LoFi soundtrack

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Game Modes | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌸 Calming and cozy design
- 👍 No ads or interruptions
- 💎 Customizable card decks and backgrounds
- 🎮 Variety of solitaire game modes
- 🏆 Achievements and daily rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Small card resolution on some devices
- 🕹️ Slow card animations and transitions
- 🔧 Lack of landscape mode on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not registering correctly in FreeCell
- Game freezing after auto-complete
- Incorrect card display in foundation piles

**Requested features**

- More background animations and themes
- Dark mode option
- Ability to turn off haptic feedback
- Faster card movement and auto-complete
- Additional solitaire game modes (e.g. Pyramid, Tri-Peaks)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BUST free?

BUST costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Cozy Solitaire free?

Cozy Solitaire costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BUST or Cozy Solitaire?

Cozy Solitaire is rated higher. BUST averages 3.3 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Cozy Solitaire averages 4.7 from 298 ratings.

### Do BUST or Cozy Solitaire have ads?

Neither BUST nor Cozy Solitaire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BUST or Cozy Solitaire?

BUST ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cozy Solitaire every 3 weeks. Most recently, BUST was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cozy Solitaire on November 7, 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.*
