# Solitaire* vs Solitaire Collection (Classic)

Solitaire* and Solitaire Collection (Classic) both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Solitaire Collection (Classic)'s written reviews are positive against 32% of Solitaire*'s. Solitaire Collection (Classic) also leads on ratings volume (78K vs 3.9K). Solitaire*'s advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire* sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solitaire Collection (Classic) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Solitaire* against 4.7 for Solitaire Collection (Classic). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Collection (Classic) has 78K ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Solitaire*'s written reviews are positive against 70% of Solitaire Collection (Classic)'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire* | Solitaire Collection (Classic) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1490524637/reviews) | **[4.7 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-collection-classic/id1618184255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K | **78K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **70.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 187 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiaoxiong Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472703851) | [WONDERFUL ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618175378) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1490524637)

Experience a classic card game with a full suite of features. Undo mistakes, shuffle when stuck, and get hints for your next move. Includes a challenging Vegas mode to test your skills.

**Highlights:** Unlimited Undo, Shuffle feature, Hint system, Vegas mode, Classic card game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wonderful way to keep your brain moving forward
- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Great game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many pop-up ads
- 🐛 Numbers are too small
- 🐛 Game freezes/bugs
- 🐛 Rigged/issues with moving cards
- 🐛 Recent update issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes mid-game
- Cards won't move as intended
- Game doesn't load properly
- Crashes after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to enlarge card faces
- Landscape mode option


### Solitaire Collection (Classic)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-collection-classic/id1618184255)

Enjoy a comprehensive collection of classic solitaire card games, including Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, TriPeaks, and Pyramid. Customize your experience with various themes and card designs, and engage in daily challenges. Unlock and build beautiful gardens as you play.

**Highlights:** Multiple Solitaire Variants, Daily Challenges, Customizable Themes, Garden Building Feature, Unlockable Gardens, Card Back & Face Customization

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Buy 500 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1200 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2100 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy 3000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 4000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 6300 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🧠 Keeps mind active
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to play
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads/commercials
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Locked content/features
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing issues
- Difficulty progressing past certain levels
- Syncing/save issues across devices

**Requested features**

- More game modes and variations
- Ability to disable ads
- Expanded garden/background customization
- Frequent content updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire* free?

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

### Is Solitaire Collection (Classic) free?

Solitaire Collection (Classic) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire* or Solitaire Collection (Classic)?

Solitaire Collection (Classic) is rated higher. Solitaire* averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Solitaire Collection (Classic) averages 4.7 from 78K ratings.

### Do Solitaire* or Solitaire Collection (Classic) have ads?

Both Solitaire* and Solitaire Collection (Classic) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire* or Solitaire Collection (Classic)?

Solitaire* ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire Collection (Classic) every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire* was updated on October 9, 2026 and Solitaire Collection (Classic) on October 15, 2026.

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