Comparison

Solitaire Calculation SK vs Staple Games

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solitaire Calculation SK

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*** UPDATE: All themes are free and unlocked now! *** This solitaire "Calculation" is very mysterious compared to the other solitaire games. Because all the combinations are solvable. The first time I met "Calculation" was over 30 years ago. Since then I have been playing and making this game as an app on various computers. About 7 years ago, I suddenly realized that I could solve all the combinations no matter how difficult it seemed. For easy ones, it takes only a few minutes. For hard ones, it may take hours, but in the end it can be solved. You just need to memorize it and think really hard. Sometimes make strategy. Just like chess.

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Staple Games

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All your favorite classic games in one app. Staple Games brings together 14 beloved card, puzzle, board, and dice games — beautifully crafted, easy to pick up, and completely free of ads. CARD GAMES • Solitaire — the classic Klondike you know and love • Spider — play with 1, 2, 3, or 4 suits • FreeCell — the strategic classic where every deal can be won • Pyramid — pair cards that add up to 13 PUZZLE GAMES • Sudoku — thousands of puzzles across four difficulty levels • Blocks Sudoku — block puzzle meets sudoku grid • Blocks Classic — place blocks, clear lines • Numbers — the addictive number-match puzzle • Jigsaw — relaxing jigsaw puzzles • Escape — clear the grid, one arrow at a time BOARD & DICE GAMES • Chess — a full chess engine to challenge you • Checkers — six computer difficulty levels • Yatzy — the classic five-dice game • Dice Merge — merge dice and chase high scores DAILY CHALLENGES A fresh daily challenge in your favorite games every day. Keep your streak alive and watch your progress grow. WHY STAPLE GAMES? • No ads — no banners, no interstitials, no video ads • Works completely offline — play anywhere • No account or sign-up required • Beautiful on iPhone and iPad, with full dark mode support • Pick your favorite app icon STAPLE GAMES PREMIUM Every game is free to try. Unlock unlimited play of all 14 games with Staple Games Premium, available as a monthly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.staplegames.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pull up a chair and make yourself at home. Staple Games — the classics, done right.

Screenshots

Solitaire Calculation SK4 screens
Staple Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Staple Games at none against Solitaire Calculation SK's shown. Staple Games also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Solitaire Calculation SK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Staple Games sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire Calculation SK ships an update every 6 weeks, Staple Games every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Solitaire Calculation SK versus Staple Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire Calculation SKStaple Games
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBapple TechStaple Games

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Solitaire Calculation SK

One-time1
  • Donation$1.99
2 purchases

Staple Games

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Solitaire Calculation SK free?
Solitaire Calculation SK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Staple Games free?
Staple Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Solitaire Calculation SK or Staple Games have ads?
Solitaire Calculation SK shows ads; Staple Games does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Calculation SK or Staple Games?
Solitaire Calculation SK ships an update every 6 weeks, and Staple Games every 10 days. Most recently, Solitaire Calculation SK was updated on November 3, 2026 and Staple Games on November 7, 2026.

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