# Solitaire* vs Solitaire Klondike!

Solitaire* and Solitaire Klondike! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Solitaire Klondike!'s written reviews are positive against 32% of Solitaire*'s. Solitaire Klondike! also leads on ratings volume (18K 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 Klondike! sells 7 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 4.6 for Solitaire Klondike!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Solitaire*'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Solitaire Klondike!'s.

Solitaire* ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire Klondike! monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire* | Solitaire Klondike! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1490524637/reviews) | **[4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-klondike/id6504484379/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **65.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 187 MB | 177 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) | [Flyfox Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707313935) |

## 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 Klondike!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-klondike/id6504484379)

Enjoy a classic Klondike Solitaire card game designed for relaxation and brain training. Customize your experience with beautiful backgrounds and card designs. Participate in engaging in-game events for added fun.

**Highlights:** Classic Klondike Solitaire gameplay, Hundreds of beautiful backgrounds, Dozens of card faces and backs, Engaging in-game events, Brain training and relaxation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| 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 4000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 6300 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🎮 Fun and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Annoying ads
- 🤖 Overly intrusive suggestions
- 🔇 Sound issues

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing performance issues
- Game updates not working properly

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off suggestions
- Classic solitaire mode without animations
- Ability to compete against opponents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire* free?

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

### Is Solitaire Klondike! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire* or Solitaire Klondike!?

Solitaire Klondike! is rated higher. Solitaire* averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Solitaire Klondike! averages 4.6 from 18K ratings.

### Do Solitaire* or Solitaire Klondike! have ads?

Both Solitaire* and Solitaire Klondike! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire* or Solitaire Klondike!?

Solitaire* ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire Klondike! monthly. Most recently, Solitaire* was updated on October 9, 2026 and Solitaire Klondike! on October 15, 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.*