# Solitaire vs Match Solitaire™

The clearest difference is ads: Solitaire at none against Match Solitaire™'s shown. Solitaire also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Match Solitaire™'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 105). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Match Solitaire™ sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Match Solitaire™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Solitaire™ has 2.2K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Solitaire ships an update every 6 weeks, Match Solitaire™ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire | Match Solitaire™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic-game/id1452121070/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-solitaire/id1453298533/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 105 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 78.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ludum LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317838686) | [Hot Chai Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/569421435) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic-game/id1452121070)

This classic card game offers a relaxing and brain-exercising experience. Enjoy crisp cards, simple animations, and customizable sound effects. Play offline with unlimited hints and undos, and track your progress with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Draw 1 and Draw 3 card modes, Crisp, easy-to-read cards, Single tap or drag-and-drop controls, Auto-save and resume functionality, Unlimited free hints and undos, Offline play, Timer, moves, and statistics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Match Solitaire™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-solitaire/id1453298533)

This card game blends classic Solitaire with Match 3 mechanics. Strategically stack cards to make 3-of-a-kind matches and solve increasingly challenging puzzles. Unlock animated characters and compete in daily and weekly events.

**Highlights:** Classic Solitaire and Match 3 blend, Strategic card stacking, 3-of-a-kind matching, Thousands of levels and unique puzzles, Unlockable animated characters, Daily Challenge and Weekly Team Event, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Relax Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Relax Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stretch Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1 000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Warm-Up Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2 000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Workout Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Endurance Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Overload Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and attractive design
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and casual experience
- 🎉 Addictive and fun
- 💰 Fair monetization with optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty spikes can be frustrating
- 💰 Slow coin earning rate for power-ups
- 🔊 Ads play even with phone on silent
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Lack of clear tutorial or explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Levels randomly resetting to earlier stages
- Inability to redo moves after using power-ups

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay past levels
- Option to disable animations
- Improved accessibility for players with disabilities
- Cloud save functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire free?

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

### Is Match Solitaire™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire or Match Solitaire™?

Match Solitaire™ is rated higher. Solitaire averages 4.5 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while Match Solitaire™ averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Solitaire or Match Solitaire™ have ads?

Match Solitaire™ shows ads; Solitaire does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire or Match Solitaire™?

Solitaire ships an update every 6 weeks, and Match Solitaire™ every 4 days. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on October 5, 2026 and Match Solitaire™ on October 16, 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.*