Comparison

40 Thieves Solitaire Classic vs App Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

40 Thieves Solitaire Classic

Experience a challenging solitaire game with a unique twist. Move two decks of cards to foundation cells, stacking them by suit and rank. Master strategy and luck to win rounds, with helpful tutorials and optional ambient sound.

Highlights
  • Intuitive controls and tutorial
  • Two decks of cards
  • Eight foundation cells
  • Classic green velvet theme
  • Animated graphics and soundscape
  • Infinite undo option
  • Two difficulty levels
Features
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Forty Thieves Solitaire Classic is for those who like to relax with a challenge! It needs time, some luck, and skill to win. Our app makes other card games look easy, even the infamously hard 4 suit version Spider Solitaire. To step up to this to this challenge our tutorials and intuitive controls will ease you in. If you are familiar with Freecell then you’ll quickly understand the rules. All you have to do is move the both decks of cards to the 8 foundations cells at the top. They need to be stacked in suit order starting with an Ace and finishing with a King. What makes this particularly challenging is you only get one chance to go through the full deck. Of course, as with all our games, if you are on a winning streak we’ll let you keep on playing. How many rounds can you win in a row? 40 Thieves Features: * Easy to use controls and simple tutorial. * Multiple rounds and multiple ways to score. * Classic and sumptuous green velvet theme with a deluxe hint of casino. * Beautifully animated, accompanied by a tailor-made soundscape. * Extensive tutorial and instructions. * Smooth jazz ambience (optional!). * Infinite undo so you can try other options. * Two levels of difficulty. Hard and less hard! (If you like this see Crescent Solitaire Classic!) Take the challenge and play Forty Thieves Solitaire Classic!

About

App Solitaire

Features
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The game Arrange all 52 cards across four foundations, from Ace to King, by suit. Move tableau columns by alternating colors and descending ranks. Draw from the stock one card at a time or three at a time, as you prefer. Features Draw 1 or 3 cards Drag-and-drop and tap to move cards Double-tap to automatically send a card to a foundation or the best column Hint button suggesting the best available move Undo up to 50 moves back Real-time score with bonuses and penalties Statistics: games played, won, best score, best time Reset scores option Optimized for iPhone and iPad Display of author apps can be disabled in settings App Solitaire is developed by an independent author who publishes over 50 apps on the App Store, spanning games, culture, history and gastronomy.

Screenshots

40 Thieves Solitaire Classic4 screens
App Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 40 Thieves Solitaire Classic at Free against App Solitaire's $0.99. App Solitaire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

40 Thieves Solitaire Classic is free to download; App Solitaire costs $0.99 up front. 40 Thieves Solitaire Classic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. App Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

40 Thieves Solitaire Classic ships an update every 3 months, App Solitaire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
40 Thieves Solitaire Classic versus App Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter40 Thieves Solitaire ClassicApp Solitaire
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (927 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings927 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGlowing Eye Games LtdMichel Garlandat

Bugs and requests

40 Thieves Solitaire Classic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Impossible to win without paying
  • Ads getting stuck and requiring reboot
  • Inconsistent difficulty progression

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to repeat the same hand
  • Right-handed game mode
  • Restart game option
  • Wins/losses tracking

App Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

40 Thieves Solitaire Classic

One-time2
  • Stock Refresh$0.99
  • Permanently Remove All Ads.$1.99
None

App Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 40 Thieves Solitaire Classic free?
40 Thieves Solitaire Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App Solitaire free?
App Solitaire costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 40 Thieves Solitaire Classic or App Solitaire have ads?
40 Thieves Solitaire Classic shows ads; App Solitaire does not.
Which is updated more often, 40 Thieves Solitaire Classic or App Solitaire?
40 Thieves Solitaire Classic ships an update every 3 months, and App Solitaire every 3 weeks. Most recently, 40 Thieves Solitaire Classic was updated on October 19, 2026 and App Solitaire on October 8, 2026.

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