# FreeCellﾠ Solitaire vs FOURWORD

The clearest difference is rating: FOURWORD at 5.0 against FreeCellﾠ Solitaire's 4.5. FOURWORD also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). FreeCellﾠ Solitaire's advantage is ratings volume (442 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FreeCellﾠ Solitaire sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and FOURWORD sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FOURWORD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FreeCellﾠ Solitaire has 442 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

FreeCellﾠ Solitaire ships an update every 5 months, FOURWORD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FreeCellﾠ Solitaire | FOURWORD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freecell-solitaire/id1488397878/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fourword-stack-and-spell/id6758554311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **442** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Delta Engineering Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476181426) | [Doug Hicks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852838382) |

## What reviewers say

### FreeCellﾠ Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freecell-solitaire/id1488397878)

Enjoy a classic solitaire card game with a clean, ad-free interface. Features include hints, auto-complete, and undo/redo options. A Pro Mode offers advanced gestures and customization for a seamless experience across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** No ads, Universal app purchase, Hints and auto-complete, Undo/redo moves, Pro Mode customization, Native iOS design, Dark Mode support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FreeCell Premium | $0.99 | per year |
| FreeCell Premium | $1.99 | per year |
| FreeCell Premium | $1.99 | per year |
| FreeCell Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| FreeCell Premium | $4.99 | per year |
| FreeCell Premium | $7.99 | per year |
| FreeCell Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| FreeCell Premium | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Pure Freecell gameplay
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Works reliably
- 👍 Great pass time
- 👍 Relaxing without ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Subscription required to play
- 😞 Not upfront about charges
- 😞 Game is not free
- 😞 Boring and plain cards
- 😞 Graphics are awful

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription required to play more than once
- First games only free
- Game allows illegal moves
- Hint suggests moves that are not allowed
- Bugs seem to prevent legal moves

**Requested features**

- Upfront about charges
- More character to the game
- More options
- Change locations of freecell and homecell positions in landscape
- Size setting for cards


### FOURWORD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fourword-stack-and-spell/id6758554311)

This word puzzle game challenges you to stack letter blocks and form words by swiping across the grid. Earn points, use power-ups, and compete on leaderboards across three distinct game modes. Enjoy a relaxing experience or a timed challenge.

**Highlights:** Stack letter blocks, Swipe to spell words, Three game modes (Zen, Arcade, Daily), Power-ups for strategic play, Global leaderboards, Extensive word dictionary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blast Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rescue Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tactics Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forge Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FreeCellﾠ Solitaire free?

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

### Is FOURWORD free?

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

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

FOURWORD is rated higher. FreeCellﾠ Solitaire averages 4.5 out of 5 from 442 ratings, while FOURWORD averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FreeCellﾠ Solitaire or FOURWORD have ads?

Neither FreeCellﾠ Solitaire nor FOURWORD shows ads.

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

FreeCellﾠ Solitaire ships an update every 5 months, and FOURWORD every 3 weeks. Most recently, FreeCellﾠ Solitaire was updated on October 14, 2026 and FOURWORD on October 12, 2026.

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