# Solitaire vs Solitaire

Solitaire and Solitaire both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 72% of Solitaire's. Solitaire also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Solitaire sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Solitaire against 4.7 for Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 38K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 88% of Solitaire's.

Solitaire ships an update every 5 weeks, Solitaire every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire | Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic-card-game/id1476836651/reviews) | **[4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-brain-training/id1581750845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | #206 |
| Size | 239 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Curated Content](https://appshunter.io/developer/1312350418) | [Conifer Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581751117) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic-card-game/id1476836651)

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

Enjoy a classic one-player card game that sharpens your mind and reduces stress. Customize your game experience with different table and card designs. Challenge yourself to achieve better scores and times.

**Highlights:** Relaxing mental activity, Customizable table and card designs, Score and time challenges, In-game hints, Memory skill improvement

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium status 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 7 days subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 7 days subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 7 days subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| 7 days subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium status 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 month subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium status 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium App - $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium App - $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium App - $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium App - $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium App - $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable gameplay
- 🧠 Helps keep the mind sharp
- 💰 Opportunity to earn rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐌 Slow game performance and crashes
- 🤯 Overwhelming number of pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Inconsistent card behavior

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads for a fee
- Improved game stability and responsiveness
- More customization options


### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-brain-training/id1581750845)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

Experience the classic Klondike Solitaire card game for free. This app offers a relaxing way to train your brain with beautiful graphics and offline play. Enjoy daily challenges and user-friendly features designed for a comfortable gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Classic Klondike Solitaire, Draw 1 & Draw 3 modes, Standard or Vegas scoring, Daily Challenges, Offline Play, Left-handed support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-month No ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3-month No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year No ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🧠 Good for brain training
- 🕰️ Fast games
- 🎨 Great graphics and backgrounds
- 🤗 Relaxing and low-stress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Frequent ads after each game
- 🤖 Repetitive prompts to upgrade or watch other games
- 🕰️ Feels rushed at times, not enough time to find moves
- 🤔 Inconsistent or inaccurate game statistics

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated dealing of the same easy hand
- Issues with card movement/responsiveness

**Requested features**

- Ability to move cards between rows at the bottom
- Option to play in landscape mode
- Improved ad frequency (e.g. every other game)
- Maintain high score history beyond 700 points


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire free?

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

### Is Solitaire free?

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

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

Solitaire is rated higher. Solitaire averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Solitaire averages 4.7 from 38K ratings.

### Do Solitaire or Solitaire have ads?

Both Solitaire and Solitaire show ads.

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

Solitaire ships an update every 5 weeks, and Solitaire every 2 weeks. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on October 27, 2026 and Solitaire on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Solitaire or Solitaire?

Solitaire currently peaks at #195 in the App Store charts, and Solitaire at #206. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*