# Solitaire Derby vs Royal Solitaire Tripeaks

Solitaire Derby and Royal Solitaire Tripeaks both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Solitaire Derby's written reviews are positive against 33% of Royal Solitaire Tripeaks's. Solitaire Derby also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 17). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire Derby sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Royal Solitaire Tripeaks sells 15 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 Derby against 4.8 for Royal Solitaire Tripeaks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Derby has 1.6K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Solitaire Derby's written reviews are positive against 33% of Royal Solitaire Tripeaks's.

Solitaire Derby ships an update every 2 weeks, Royal Solitaire Tripeaks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Derby | Royal Solitaire Tripeaks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-derby/id1489732075/reviews) | **[4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-solitaire-tripeaks/id6450997248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 384 MB | 608 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tapinator, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/605667245) | [Shenzhen Jingqi Hudong Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696119755) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Royal Solitaire Tripeaks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-solitaire-tripeaks/id6450997248)

Combine classic card matching with home renovation. Solve solitaire puzzles to unlock decor options and transform rooms into personalized dream spaces. Enjoy thousands of levels and collect unique items, with offline play available.

**Highlights:** Solitaire puzzle gameplay, Home renovation and design, Unlock decor options, Thousands of levels, Offline play, Collectible items and rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| gift_pack01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| shop_coin01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rare Treasure | $2.99 | one-time |
| Island Treasure | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Wheel | $2.99 | one-time |
| theme1_pack01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| shop_coin02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| lose_pack01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| theme1_pack02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| no_ads01 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Elegant Treasure | $6.99 | one-time |
| theme1_pack03 | $6.99 | one-time |
| theme1_pack04 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire Derby free?

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

### Is Royal Solitaire Tripeaks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire Derby or Royal Solitaire Tripeaks?

Royal Solitaire Tripeaks is rated higher. Solitaire Derby averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Royal Solitaire Tripeaks averages 4.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Solitaire Derby or Royal Solitaire Tripeaks have ads?

Royal Solitaire Tripeaks shows ads; Solitaire Derby does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire Derby or Royal Solitaire Tripeaks?

Solitaire Derby ships an update every 2 weeks, and Royal Solitaire Tripeaks monthly. Most recently, Solitaire Derby was updated on October 26, 2026 and Royal Solitaire Tripeaks on October 21, 2026.

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