# Match Solitaire™ vs Big Card Solitaire

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Match Solitaire™ at 78% against Big Card Solitaire's 11%. Match Solitaire™ also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Match Solitaire™ sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Big Card Solitaire sells 12 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Match Solitaire™ has 2.2K ratings behind it against 156, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Match Solitaire™'s written reviews are positive against 11% of Big Card Solitaire's.

Match Solitaire™ ships an update every 4 days, Big Card Solitaire monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Match Solitaire™ | Big Card Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-solitaire/id1453298533/reviews)** | [4.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-card-solitaire/id1549387337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 156 |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 273 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hot Chai Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/569421435) | [OVIVO Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482405708) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Big Card Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-card-solitaire/id1549387337)

Enjoy classic Solitaire with a focus on accessibility. Features large, easy-to-read cards and an optimized layout designed for elders and kids to play comfortably.

**Highlights:** Big cards for interaction visibility, Easy to read card design, Optimized card layout, Smart touch controls, Shuffle feature, Auto complete

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads For 24 Hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads for 1 Week | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Three Of A King | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Skip Ad Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Restart Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Undo Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Force Ads | $5.49 | one-time |
| 50 Skip ad Tickets | $8.99 | one-time |
| 100 Skip ad Tickets | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Large, clear cards
- 👍 Fun to play (when not interrupted)
- 👍 Good layout and card distribution

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game freezes
- 🐛 Missing cards
- 🐛 Restart option not working
- 🐛 Autocompletion issues

**Reported bugs**

- Missing cards preventing game completion
- Restart functionality does not work
- Game freezes, especially after 'Auto Win'
- Autocompletion locks possibilities and causes losses
- Buttons are unresponsive or cannot be tapped

**Requested features**

- Allow quitting a hand when out of moves
- Fix autocompletion to not cause losses
- Enable restart option reliably
- Fix missing card bugs
- Improve ad frequency and length


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Match Solitaire™ free?

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

### Is Big Card Solitaire free?

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

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

Match Solitaire™ is rated higher. Match Solitaire™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Big Card Solitaire averages 4.4 from 156 ratings.

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

Both Match Solitaire™ and Big Card Solitaire show ads.

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

Match Solitaire™ ships an update every 4 days, and Big Card Solitaire monthly. Most recently, Match Solitaire™ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Big Card Solitaire on October 24, 2026.

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