# Emerland Solitaire 2 vs Solitaire Derby

The clearest difference is ads: Solitaire Derby at none against Emerland Solitaire 2's shown. Solitaire Derby also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 184). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Emerland Solitaire 2 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire Derby sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Emerland Solitaire 2 against 4.7 for Solitaire Derby. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Derby has 1.6K ratings behind it against 184, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Emerland Solitaire 2's written reviews are positive against 70% of Solitaire Derby's.

Emerland Solitaire 2 ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire Derby every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emerland Solitaire 2 | Solitaire Derby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emerland-solitaire-2/id1477447528/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-derby/id1489732075/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 184 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 280 MB | 384 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rainbow Games LLc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477447527) | [Tapinator, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/605667245) |

## What reviewers say

### Emerland Solitaire 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emerland-solitaire-2/id1477447528)

Embark on a magical fantasy adventure combining classic solitaire with a captivating storyline. Explore a picturesque world, solve challenging card puzzles, and collect rewards with the help of heroic companions. This free game offers an engaging experience without needing an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Fantasy plot and classic solitaire fusion, Picturesque world with fantastic creatures, Diverse card layouts, Assistant heroes for help, Free offline adventure

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited hearts for one hour | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Student's kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| 450 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice's kit | $3.99 | one-time |
| 850 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sorceress's kit | $6.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $6.99 | one-time |
| Master's kit | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2 500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Grandmaster's kit | $39.99 | one-time |
| 6 000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and interesting game
- 👍 Great graphics
- 😌 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Good game, played for years
- 👍 No pay-to-play required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs need fixing
- 💸 Hard to progress without spending money
- ⏳ Time limit for life restoration
- 💸 Eventually requires payment to play
- 🚫 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Sorcerer boost character crashes the program
- Joker cards are not retained after losing a game
- Ads appear randomly and are intrusive

**Requested features**

- Fix bugs related to Sorcerer boost
- Fix bugs with Joker cards
- Option to pay for the game upfront instead of waiting for lives
- Ensure purchased versions remain in the original language


### Solitaire Derby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-derby/id1489732075)

Enjoy a relaxing TriPeaks card game with hundreds of unique levels and special cards. Complete levels across horse racing tracks, earn bonuses, and use strategy to join the Winner's Circle. Ideal for both new and experienced solitaire players.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique levels, Special cards and power-ups, Horse racing track progression, Strategy-based gameplay, Daily rewards and achievements, Challenge mode with trophies

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jockey Club | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Jockey Club | $4.99 | per month |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins: Tiny Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Horseshoes: Tiny Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promo Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins: Small Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins: Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Addicting gameplay
- 💡 Aesthetically pleasing
- 🚀 Well-made game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 💡 Lack of new content/updates

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during gameplay
- Freezing between levels

**Requested features**

- More levels/tracks
- Improved instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emerland Solitaire 2 free?

Emerland Solitaire 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Solitaire Derby free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Emerland Solitaire 2 or Solitaire Derby?

Emerland Solitaire 2 is rated higher. Emerland Solitaire 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while Solitaire Derby averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Emerland Solitaire 2 or Solitaire Derby have ads?

Emerland Solitaire 2 shows ads; Solitaire Derby does not.

### Which is updated more often, Emerland Solitaire 2 or Solitaire Derby?

Emerland Solitaire 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire Derby every 2 weeks. Most recently, Emerland Solitaire 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Solitaire Derby on October 29, 2026.

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