# Solitaire vs Solitaire Royals

The clearest difference is ads: Solitaire at none against Solitaire Royals's shown. Solitaire also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 219) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). Solitaire Royals's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire Royals sells 13 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 — 4.7 for Solitaire against 4.7 for Solitaire Royals. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire has 2.5K ratings behind it against 219, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 67% of Solitaire Royals's.

Solitaire ships an update every 3 months, Solitaire Royals every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire | Solitaire Royals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-arthurs-tale/id1483077831/reviews)** | [4.7 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-royals/id1611154204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 219 |
| Positive reviews | **79.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Qublix](https://appshunter.io/developer/597486104) | [Orchid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/498309708) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-arthurs-tale/id1483077831)

Embark on a magical solitaire adventure to restore a kingdom. Play classic solitaire variations, complete levels, earn stars, and rebuild the land. Team up with friends and enjoy themed events in this unique builder-solitaire crossover.

**Highlights:** Classic solitaire variations, Kingdom building mechanics, Level completion and star earning, Daily quests and leaderboards, Social play with friends, Powerful boosters, Themed live events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Sale Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| New User Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Sale Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Sale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Sale | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Package | $10.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Sale | $10.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Sale | $16.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Package | $21.99 | one-time |
| Seasonal Sale | $21.99 | one-time |
| 32 000 Coins | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 🚀 Addictive
- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun
- 👍 Enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
- 🐛 Glitches
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🐛 Levels get too difficult
- 💰 Expensive to progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading/loading issues
- Sync issues with Facebook progress
- Levels not updating/progressing

**Requested features**

- Back button functionality
- Ability to save progress
- More free content/rewards


### Solitaire Royals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-royals/id1611154204)

Embark on a world-traveling solitaire adventure with a princess to defeat evil. Match cards, explore a beautiful map, and uncover a captivating story with stunning visuals. Easy to learn for all ages, this game offers a relaxing fantasy escape.

**Highlights:** Classic tri peaks solitaire gameplay, Beautiful world map exploration, Engaging storyline with characters, Stunning visuals and graphics, Bonus cards and unique matches, Easy to learn for beginners

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spare change | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Minstrel's pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special offer! | $5.99 | one-time |
| Merchant's pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pot of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer! | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gambler's pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special offer! | $23.99 | one-time |
| Princess' pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special offer! | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire free?

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

### Is Solitaire Royals free?

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

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

Solitaire is rated higher. Solitaire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Solitaire Royals averages 4.7 from 219 ratings.

### Do Solitaire or Solitaire Royals have ads?

Solitaire Royals shows ads; Solitaire does not.

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

Solitaire ships an update every 3 months, and Solitaire Royals every 8 months. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on October 26, 2026 and Solitaire Royals on October 30, 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.*