# .Solitaire! vs Solitaire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: .Solitaire! at none against Solitaire's 4. .Solitaire! also leads on chart position (#76 vs unranked) and ratings volume (196K vs 35K). Solitaire's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. .Solitaire! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for .Solitaire! against 4.7 for Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: .Solitaire! has 196K ratings behind it against 35K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of .Solitaire!'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Solitaire's.

.Solitaire! ships an update every 10 days, Solitaire every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | .Solitaire! | Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1500560833/reviews) | **[4.7 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-brain-training/id1581750845/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **196K** | 35K |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 286 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xian Fu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447477469) | [Conifer Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581751117) |

## What reviewers say

### .Solitaire!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1500560833)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

Experience the classic Solitaire card game with a clean, intuitive design. Enjoy customizable themes, daily challenges, and helpful features like unlimited undo and hints. It's a fun and addictive way to train your brain and pass the time.

**Highlights:** Customizable beautiful themes, Daily Challenge, Unlimited free undo, Unlimited free hints, Draw 1 or 3 cards, Auto-collect cards, Left handed mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🧠 Helps keep the mind active
- 🕰️ Good way to pass time
- 💻 Works well on mobile devices
- 🎨 Classic card design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Annoying auto-fill/hint features
- 💢 Frequent update requests
- 📢 Too many ads/interruptions
- 🔄 Constant changes to the game

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not responding properly
- Difficulty completing daily challenges

**Requested features**

- Option to disable auto-fill/hints
- Reduce frequency of update prompts
- Fewer ads or ability to remove them
- Maintain classic solitaire experience


### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-brain-training/id1581750845)

Experience the classic Klondike Solitaire card game for free. This app offers a relaxing way to train your brain with beautiful graphics and offline play. Enjoy daily challenges and user-friendly features designed for a comfortable gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Classic Klondike Solitaire, Draw 1 & Draw 3 modes, Standard or Vegas scoring, Daily Challenges, Offline Play, Left-handed support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-month No ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3-month No ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year No ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable game
- 🧠 Good for brain training
- 🕰️ Fast games
- 🎨 Great graphics and backgrounds
- 🤗 Relaxing and low-stress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Frequent ads after each game
- 🤖 Repetitive prompts to upgrade or watch other games
- 🕰️ Feels rushed at times, not enough time to find moves
- 🤔 Inconsistent or inaccurate game statistics

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated dealing of the same easy hand
- Issues with card movement/responsiveness

**Requested features**

- Ability to move cards between rows at the bottom
- Option to play in landscape mode
- Improved ad frequency (e.g. every other game)
- Maintain high score history beyond 700 points


## Frequently asked questions

### Is .Solitaire! free?

.Solitaire! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solitaire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, .Solitaire! or Solitaire?

Solitaire is rated higher. .Solitaire! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 196K ratings, while Solitaire averages 4.7 from 35K ratings.

### Do .Solitaire! or Solitaire have ads?

Both .Solitaire! and Solitaire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, .Solitaire! or Solitaire?

.Solitaire! ships an update every 10 days, and Solitaire every 2 weeks. Most recently, .Solitaire! was updated on September 25, 2026 and Solitaire on September 25, 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.*