Comparison

Sorcery School vs Solitaire Story

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sorcery School

Embark on a magical adventure to defend a wizarding school from invading monsters. Collect ingredients, master spells, and upgrade your characters in this blend of solitaire and adventure gameplay. Enjoy thousands of levels offline, anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Offline gameplay
  • Thousands of levels
  • Collect ingredients
  • Master spells
  • Upgrade characters
  • Magical surprises
Features
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• Quick, relaxing games—ideal at home or on the go • Play offline anytime, no internet needed • Elegant, easy-to-read cards designed for comfort • Thousands of varied levels and fresh challenges • Collect ingredients, master spells, and uncover magical surprises • Upgrade characters and artifacts to grow stronger • A vibrant world filled with humor, twists, and adventure The Owl School of Magic is under attack! Monsters have invaded the halls, and the professors need your help to defend their classrooms. In Sorcery School, you play as a young apprentice joining forces with your teachers to push back the creatures threatening the school. Together, you’ll harness enchanted cards, cast powerful spells, and unlock magical equipment to restore peace. As your journey unfolds, you’ll travel through mystical regions, learn new magic styles, and uncover secrets that reach far beyond the school walls. Beautifully animated and endlessly fun, Sorcery School blends the joy of solitaire with the depth of an adventure game. Are you ready to protect your school and become the wizard destiny awaits? DOWNLOAD today and begin your magical adventure! Optimized for all iPhone and iPad models.

About

Solitaire Story

Engage in a classic Solitaire card game while progressing through a compelling narrative. Win card deals to help characters overcome challenges and restore harmony in their lives. Train your brain and enjoy a heartwarming story with every level.

Highlights
  • Classic Solitaire gameplay
  • Storyline progression
  • Brain training challenges
  • Rescue missions
  • Unlimited free undo
  • Online and offline play
Features
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Solitaire Game x Rescue Story Episode All-new Classic Solitaire card game, enriched with thrilling story episodes! HURRY UP! The fate of the rescue mission lies in your hands! Your friends in Solitaire Story are counting on your aid! Your Rescue Mission is Clear: • Train your brain and conquer Solitaire card game. • Win card deals to help your friends in the storyline. • Fix problems, mend broken story situations. • Let your warm-heartedness shine as you restore harmony! Follow the storyline and get ready to face a series of intriguing stories: From a struggling family and heartbroken lady to a lonely tiger, thirsty fish, and endangered animals... and so on They're all desperately counting on YOUR HELP! Game's Highlights: • Classic Solitaire card game • Free to play game • Sharpen your brain and find joy. • Exciting challenge & events • Unlimited free undo • Crisp and easy-to-read cards • Both online and offline playable. Contact Solitaire Story support team at: SolitaireStory@linkdesks.com Wait no more! Roll up your sleeves and start the Solitaire Story rescue mission!

Screenshots

Sorcery School4 screens
Solitaire Story4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sorcery School at none against Solitaire Story's shown. Sorcery School also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 61%) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). Solitaire Story's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sorcery School sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire Story sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sorcery School against 4.7 for Solitaire Story. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7K and 5.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Sorcery School's written reviews are positive against 61% of Solitaire Story's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sorcery School ships an update monthly, Solitaire Story fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Sorcery School versus Solitaire Story: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSorcery SchoolSolitaire Story
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7K ratings) — better4.7 (5.2K ratings)
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews — better60.9% of reviews
Number of ratings7K — better5.2K
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB339 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPretty SimpleShanghai Zhenglang Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Sorcery School

All ratings7,006 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews907 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative15.2%

Solitaire Story

All ratings5,143 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews320 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral12.8%
Negative26.3%

User reviews

Sorcery School

From 7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun game
  • 👍 Entertaining gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 💡 Unique twist on solitaire
  • 🔒 No ads

Room to improve

  • 💰 Progression feels too grindy
  • ⏱️ High energy consumption
  • 💰 Expensive upgrades
  • 🔑 Difficulty scaling issues
  • 🔑 Lack of free gems/currency

Solitaire Story

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Relaxing gameplay
  • 🎨 Enjoyable decorating experience
  • 💡 Helpful hint system
  • 🎮 Fun and interactive game

Room to improve

  • 🔇 Overrides mute switch
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy

Bugs and requests

Sorcery School

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes or update failures
  • Challenges/quests not tracking properly
  • Inconsistent or confusing UI elements

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free ways to earn gems/currency
  • Improve energy/stamina system
  • Reduce upgrade costs
  • Add more content/levels
  • Implement friend system for sharing/trading

Solitaire Story

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Video ads not working
  • Stuck on loading screens
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

3 requests
  • More stories and content
  • Faster progression and rewards
  • Better balance between free and paid features

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Sorcery School

One-time17
  • Welcome Pack$1.99
  • Handful of Gems$2.99
  • Gem Pouch 30% off$3.99
Show 14 more
  • Special Offer$5.99
  • Gem Pouch$5.99
  • Rainbow Pack$5.99
  • Special Offer$7.99
  • Special Offer$8.39
  • Gem Bucket 30% off$8.39
  • Secret Pass$9.99
  • Gem Bucket$11.99
  • Special Offer$12.99
  • Barrel of Gems 50% off$14.99
  • Special Offer$14.99
  • Pot of Gems 30% off$20.49
  • Pot of Gems$29.99
  • Mountain of Gems$119.99
30 purchases

Solitaire Story

One-time30
  • Seaside Express$0.99
  • Garden Treasure I$0.99
  • Battery Pack I$0.99
Show 27 more
  • MonoPoly1$0.99
  • 900 Coins$0.99
  • Limited Offer I$0.99
  • Limited Offer VI$1.99
  • Garden Treasure II$1.99
  • Mine Treasure II$1.99
  • Battery Pack II$1.99
  • MonoPoly2$1.99
  • Limited Offer II$1.99
  • Island Express$2.99
  • Garden Treasure III$2.99
  • Mine Treasure III$2.99
  • Bingo3$2.99
  • Bingo1$2.99
  • Bingo2$2.99
  • 3 200 Coins$2.99
  • Limited Offer III$2.99
  • Quest Pack IV$3.99
  • StoryPass$3.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Limited Offer IV$4.99
  • MonoPoly5$9.99
  • 11 000 Coins$9.99
  • Limited Offer V$9.99
  • 23 000 Coins$19.99
  • 48 000 Coins$39.99
  • 90 000 Coins$69.99

Questions

Is Sorcery School free?
Sorcery School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Story free?
Solitaire Story is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sorcery School or Solitaire Story?
Sorcery School is rated higher. Sorcery School averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Solitaire Story averages 4.7 from 5.2K ratings.
Do Sorcery School or Solitaire Story have ads?
Solitaire Story shows ads; Sorcery School does not.
Which is updated more often, Sorcery School or Solitaire Story?
Sorcery School ships an update monthly, and Solitaire Story fortnightly. Most recently, Sorcery School was updated on October 30, 2026 and Solitaire Story on October 30, 2026.

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