# Solitaire by Staple Games vs Cozy Solitaire

The clearest difference is price: Solitaire by Staple Games at Free against Cozy Solitaire's $1.99. Solitaire by Staple Games also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (544K vs 298). Cozy Solitaire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Solitaire by Staple Games is free to download; Cozy Solitaire costs $1.99 up front. Cozy Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Solitaire by Staple Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Solitaire by Staple Games against 4.7 for Cozy Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire by Staple Games has 544K ratings behind it against 298, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Solitaire by Staple Games's written reviews are positive against 90% of Cozy Solitaire's.

Solitaire by Staple Games ships an update every 2 months, Cozy Solitaire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire by Staple Games | Cozy Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (544K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-by-staple-games/id1454538656/reviews)** | [4.7 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-solitaire/id6470734104/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **544K** | 298 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 45 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Staple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454538415) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire by Staple Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-by-staple-games/id1454538656)

A classic card game designed to sharpen your mind with straightforward, intuitive gameplay. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with essential features for a timeless challenge.

**Highlights:** Draw 1 or 3 cards, Intuitive tap to play, Intelligent auto-complete, Right or left handed play, Auto-save progress, Unlimited undo, Dark Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 👍 Large and readable cards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 Ads can drain battery
- 🔍 Difficulty levels too easy or too hard

**Reported bugs**

- Games sometimes unsolvable
- Delayed card movement response

**Requested features**

- Option to adjust difficulty levels
- Ability to track game statistics
- Landscape mode for larger cards


### Cozy Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-solitaire/id6470734104)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Card, #53 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Enjoy a peaceful card game experience with no interruptions. Customize your game with various themes and card backs. Offers daily goals and achievements for a rewarding play session.

**Highlights:** Ad-free and no micro-transactions, Klondike and FreeCell Solitaire, Optional in-app purchase for 3 extra game modes, Extensive customization options (card backs, backgrounds, card fronts), Daily goals and achievements, Undo and hint features, LoFi soundtrack

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Game Modes | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌸 Calming and cozy design
- 👍 No ads or interruptions
- 💎 Customizable card decks and backgrounds
- 🎮 Variety of solitaire game modes
- 🏆 Achievements and daily rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Small card resolution on some devices
- 🕹️ Slow card animations and transitions
- 🔧 Lack of landscape mode on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not registering correctly in FreeCell
- Game freezing after auto-complete
- Incorrect card display in foundation piles

**Requested features**

- More background animations and themes
- Dark mode option
- Ability to turn off haptic feedback
- Faster card movement and auto-complete
- Additional solitaire game modes (e.g. Pyramid, Tri-Peaks)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire by Staple Games free?

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

### Is Cozy Solitaire free?

Cozy Solitaire costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire by Staple Games or Cozy Solitaire?

Solitaire by Staple Games is rated higher. Solitaire by Staple Games averages 4.8 out of 5 from 544K ratings, while Cozy Solitaire averages 4.7 from 298 ratings.

### Do Solitaire by Staple Games or Cozy Solitaire have ads?

Solitaire by Staple Games shows ads; Cozy Solitaire does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire by Staple Games or Cozy Solitaire?

Solitaire by Staple Games ships an update every 2 months, and Cozy Solitaire every 3 weeks. Most recently, Solitaire by Staple Games was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cozy Solitaire on October 30, 2026.

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