# Castle Solitaire vs Solitaire．

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solitaire． at none against Castle Solitaire's 6. Castle Solitaire's advantage is ratings volume (203K vs 11K) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castle Solitaire sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Solitaire． asks for nothing beyond the download.

Castle Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Castle Solitaire has 203K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Castle Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 69% of Solitaire．'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Castle Solitaire ships an update monthly, Solitaire． every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Solitaire | Solitaire． |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (203K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-solitaire-card-game/id1382466301/reviews)** | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1456989345/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **203K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) | [慧钧 蒋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456989344) |

## What reviewers say

### Castle Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-solitaire-card-game/id1382466301)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Free · Card, #195 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

A free card game where players build four castles by arranging cards of the same suit in descending order. Customize your experience with different backgrounds and earn new titles as you progress through levels. Enjoy exciting winning animations and a unique twist on classic solitaire gameplay.

**Highlights:** Build four castles from Ace to King, Arrange cards in descending order, Tap stockpile for more cards, Customizable backgrounds and card decks, Progress through levels and earn titles, Exciting winning animations

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Status 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Status 6 Months | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Status 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Status 12 Months | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Pass | $0.79 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🏰 Challenging but enjoyable gameplay
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 👍 Simple and intuitive design
- 🎨 Visually appealing animations and graphics
- 🕰️ Quick games perfect for short play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads too frequent and intrusive
- 🤯 Ads sometimes freeze the game
- 🔒 No option to pay for ad-free version
- 🚧 Occasional glitches and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads that cannot be closed
- Game freezing or restarting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More variety in puzzle designs and castle themes
- Ability to replay favorite puzzle animations
- Option to disable auto-complete feature
- Progress tracking and achievements


### Solitaire．

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1456989345)

Experience the classic Klondike Solitaire card game with daily challenges and customizable themes. Enjoy unlimited deals, hints, and undo options for endless fun, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Classic Klondike/Patience gameplay, Daily challenges, Customizable cards and backgrounds, Unlimited deals, undo, and hints, Offline play, Draw 1 or 3 cards, Left-handed mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Interesting features and challenges
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads and interruptions
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes during gameplay
- Daily challenges not working as expected
- Inability to unlock new card sets and backgrounds
- Inconsistent behavior when switching devices

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- More customization options for card styles and backgrounds
- Ability to save and resume games
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castle Solitaire free?

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

### Is Solitaire． free?

Solitaire． is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Castle Solitaire or Solitaire．?

Castle Solitaire is rated higher. Castle Solitaire averages 4.8 out of 5 from 203K ratings, while Solitaire． averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Castle Solitaire or Solitaire． have ads?

Both Castle Solitaire and Solitaire． show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Castle Solitaire or Solitaire．?

Castle Solitaire ships an update monthly, and Solitaire． every 5 weeks. Most recently, Castle Solitaire was updated on October 31, 2026 and Solitaire． on October 31, 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.*