Comparison

Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live vs Solitaire Derby

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

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About

Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live

Experience a magical journey through enchanted lands with this classic card game. Strategize your way through hundreds of levels, utilizing unique boosters and battling golems for rewards. Enjoy an engaging solitaire experience with ever-changing challenges.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Magical world with different locations
  • Special boosters (Joker, Combo, Eye, Sword, Bow, Fan, Hammer)
  • Battles against golems
  • Earn stars and open chests
  • Ascending or descending card order
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Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire is the classic one lower one higher solitaire you know and love. It sounds easy: just remove cards from the board one higher or lower than the next card in the deck. But there's a whole other world behind these simple rules! The constantly changing locations and new cards on the board will keep you on your toes using new strategies. Don't expect to be an expert if you don't play for a couple weeks! The game sends you on a journey to a magical world and tells the story of an adventure across an enchanted land. Forests, mountains, seas and snowy peaks: get ready for a wild ride in Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire! --What makes our solitaire special-- Players can use different boosters on levels to give the game a special twist. Put any card from the board on a Joker. The Combo booster helps you get a five-card combo at the very start of a level, and Eye shows you what card is hiding at the top of the deck. Start a new level and use the Sword to switch out a card from the deck with one you need. The Bow lets you remove any card from the board, the Fan shuffles cards and brings what you need to the top, and the Hammer flips over a portion of the hidden cards! --Brand new!-- Our solitaire also features battles against golems. Defeat golems and earn coins! Solitaire with unlimited cards makes the game a blast! Think you're good at Tri Peaks Solitaire layouts? Then start earning stars for beating levels and open up chests with rewards! -- Features-- * Hundreds of levels with new ones added all the time! * Different locations with fun original game mechanics! * Exciting battles against golems of different elements! * Just lay out your cards in ascending or descending order! * Tons of different rewards and bonuses! * A fun game to boost your mood! * Play absolutely free on your phone or tablet! If you need something more than your average solitaire, look no further! Download the amazing Tri Peaks Solitaire now!

About

Solitaire Derby

Enjoy a relaxing TriPeaks card game with hundreds of unique levels and special cards. Complete levels across horse racing tracks, earn bonuses, and use strategy to join the Winner's Circle. Ideal for both new and experienced solitaire players.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of unique levels
  • Special cards and power-ups
  • Horse racing track progression
  • Strategy-based gameplay
  • Daily rewards and achievements
  • Challenge mode with trophies
Features
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Time to relax with the perfect TriPeaks game, Solitaire Derby! With hundreds of beautiful levels, unique card layouts, and amazing special cards, Solitaire Derby is the ideal choice for a relaxing experience. In classic TriPeaks fashion, gameplay is simply one card up or down - Solitaire Derby is super fun and very easy to play. Complete levels across a number of different horse racing tracks, as you use your solitaire skills to join the Winner’s Circle! Each level layout is unique - use strategy in deciding your next move. At the end of each track, claim your Sponsorship check as you earn increasing bonuses! Solitaire Derby is a must-download for both seasoned solitaire players and newcomers alike! FEATURES: • Win, place, or show within each level! • 500+ unique levels, each with a different layout. • Many beautiful, hand painted tracks (more each month). • Find bonus cards with awesome rewards! • Special powerups including silver horseshoes, golden horseshoes, and sprints. • Streaks award coin bonuses! • Earn achievements as you ride to victory! • Challenge mode to win Trophies and unlock Bonus Tracks! • Awesome track sponsorship rewards! • Daily login rewards as you level up your horse/jockey! • Play for FREE. No purchase necessary. Time to hit the track! Get 10,000 Coins on the house when you install! Download for FREE today. Subscription Details: With our Jockey Club subscription, you will enjoy Daily and Weekly rewards as well as an ad-free experience. Daily rewards include Coins. Weekly rewards include Golden Horseshoes, Rewinds, Plus 5s, and Sprints. You can choose from three subscription options: Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly. All three subscriptions offer the same benefits, but renew after the chosen time period. You will not be charged during your free trial period. When the free trial concludes, your subscription will start automatically, and you will be charged to your iTunes Account. Monthly and Yearly subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal within your iTunes Account Settings anytime after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms & Conditions: http://tapinator.com/terms Privacy Policy: http://tapinator.com/privacy

Screenshots

Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live4 screens
Solitaire Derby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Solitaire Derby at none against Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live's shown. Solitaire Derby also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 327). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire Derby sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live against 4.7 for Solitaire Derby. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 327 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live's written reviews are positive against 70% of Solitaire Derby's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire Derby every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live versus Solitaire Derby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Tri Peaks Solitaire LiveSolitaire Derby
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (327 ratings) — better4.7 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3271.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB384 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRainbow Games LLcTapinator, Inc.

Customer experience

Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live

All ratings327 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative26.9%

Solitaire Derby

All ratings1,617 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

Bugs and requests

Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Solitaire Derby

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes during gameplay
  • Freezing between levels

Requested features

2 requests
  • More levels/tracks
  • Improved instructions

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live

One-time6
  • 40 Coins$1.99
  • Novice kit$2.99
  • 100 Coins$3.99
Show 3 more
  • 350 Coins$9.99
  • 900 Coins$19.99
  • 2,500 Coins$39.99
11 purchases

Solitaire Derby

Subscriptions2
  • Jockey Club3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Jockey Club$4.991 Month
One-time9
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Coins: Tiny Pack$1.99
  • Golden Horseshoes: Tiny Pack$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Promo Pack$2.99
  • Coins: Small Pack$4.99
  • Weekend Pack$4.99
  • Coins: Medium Pack$9.99
  • Super Pack$19.99
  • Mega Pack$39.99

Questions

Is Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live free?
Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Derby free?
Solitaire Derby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live or Solitaire Derby?
Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live is rated higher. Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live averages 4.8 out of 5 from 327 ratings, while Solitaire Derby averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live or Solitaire Derby have ads?
Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live shows ads; Solitaire Derby does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live or Solitaire Derby?
Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire Derby every 2 weeks. Most recently, Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live was updated on October 21, 2026 and Solitaire Derby on October 29, 2026.

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