# Solitaire vs Solitaire Dragons

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Solitaire at 100% against Solitaire Dragons's 28%. Solitaire also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). Solitaire Dragons's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (7.2K vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire Dragons sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solitaire Dragons holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Dragons has 7.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 28% of Solitaire Dragons's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Solitaire ships an update every 4 months, Solitaire Dragons every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire | Solitaire Dragons |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-king-vs-dragon/id1455953122/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-dragons/id1577709900/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **7.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xuyen Dao Manh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1314843751) | [Playdayy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558444244) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-king-vs-dragon/id1455953122)

Experience a classic card game with a fresh design and engaging rules. Choose between two modes for varying difficulty and test your strategic thinking. Enjoy a user-friendly interface and unlimited undo options in this offline adventure.

**Highlights:** Two game modes (Draw 1 and Draw 3 cards), Offline play, Sharp, readable cards, Simple, user-friendly interface, Smart suggestions, Unlimited undo

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Solitaire Dragons

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-dragons/id1577709900)

Experience a classic solitaire card game with a unique dragon theme. Embark on magical adventures, collect various dragons, and decorate your own island paradise. Train your brain with thousands of challenges in this engaging card game.

**Highlights:** Classic solitaire gameplay, Unique dragon theme, Dragon collection and hatching, Dragon Island decoration, Thousands of challenges, Daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack B | $2.99 | one-time |
| One Time Offer A | $3.99 | one-time |
| Festival Pack C | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack C | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| One Time Offer B | $5.99 | one-time |
| Festival Pack E | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack D | $9.99 | one-time |
| Festival Pack F | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Time Offer C | $12.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack E | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐉 Cute dragon designs
- 🕹️ Relaxing solitaire gameplay
- ⏱️ No time restrictions or limited lives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads, disruptive to gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 💰 Slow progress due to low coin rewards
- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle progress not tracking correctly
- Purchased coins not being awarded
- Daily challenges not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Ability to move dragons between habitats
- Improved puzzle piece drop rates
- Increased coin rewards per game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire free?

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

### Is Solitaire Dragons free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire or Solitaire Dragons?

Solitaire Dragons is rated higher. Solitaire averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Solitaire Dragons averages 4.5 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Solitaire or Solitaire Dragons have ads?

Solitaire Dragons shows ads; Solitaire does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire or Solitaire Dragons?

Solitaire ships an update every 4 months, and Solitaire Dragons every 6 weeks. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on October 23, 2026 and Solitaire Dragons on October 29, 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.*