Comparison

Solitaire vs Helia:Cosmic Shift

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire

Features
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Solitaire Plus is the most complete and elegant version of the classic Klondike Solitaire card game (also known as Patience). Free, offline, and with an ad-free option available. FEATURES - 16 unique card designs - 5 premium table backgrounds - Classic Klondike: draw 1 and draw 3 modes - Spider Solitaire mode - FreeCell Solitaire mode - TriPeaks Solitaire mode - Pyramid Solitaire mode - Detailed game statistics - Unlimited undo - Auto-complete on win - Daily challenge with calendar - Achievements and global leaderboard - No Ads option available via in-app purchase - Dark Elegance premium night mode - Smooth animations and haptic feedback INTUITIVE CONTROLS Tap to move, double-tap to auto-send to foundation. Natural drag-and-drop card movement. PREMIUM DARK MODE Designed for long playing sessions without eye strain. 100 PERCENT OFFLINE No internet connection required. Play on the plane, the subway, or anywhere. WHY PLAYERS LOVE IT - Clean, minimal interface - Smooth 60 FPS gameplay - Beautiful card art - Fast tap-to-move - Optional No Ads upgrade MULTIPLE GAME MODES Whether you love classic Klondike, prefer the challenge of Spider, want strategic FreeCell, or fancy a quick TriPeaks game, Solitaire Plus has them all in one app. STATS AND PROGRESS Track your wins, win rate, fastest times, best scores, and longest streaks. DAILY REWARDS Sign in every day to claim coins and unlock premium decks Download Solitaire Plus now and enjoy the ultimate classic card game experience! Note: This app contains optional in-app purchases for premium card decks and ad removal.

About

Helia:Cosmic Shift

Features
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Helia is an elegant puzzle game inspired by the beauty of minerals and gemstones. Players navigate through a series of challenging levels by pushing colored cubes on a 4x4 grid board. Match three cubes of the same color in the collector to complete level objectives and progress through the game. ### Key Features - Strategic gameplay that requires planning and foresight - Beautiful mineral-inspired color palette and smooth animations - 20+ progressively challenging levels with star rating system - Multiple game modes including standard levels and special challenges - Customizable settings for accessibility and personalization Helia combines simple mechanics with deep strategy, creating a relaxing yet engaging experience suitable for players of all ages. Push cubes from any edge of the board, manage your collector slots wisely, and complete color objectives to advance through the game.

Screenshots

Solitaire4 screens
Helia:Cosmic Shift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helia:Cosmic Shift at none against Solitaire's 10. Solitaire's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Solitaire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Helia:Cosmic Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire ships an update every 3 weeks, Helia:Cosmic Shift every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Solitaire versus Helia:Cosmic Shift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaireHelia:Cosmic Shift
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDustin yamid Diaz rangelBen Claridge

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Solitaire

One-time10
  • Platinum Crown$1.99
  • Onyx Serpent$1.99
  • Gilded Feather$1.99
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  • Ivory Lace$1.99
  • Solar Monarch$1.99
  • Royal Spider$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 5,000 Coins$3.49
  • 6,000 Coins$3.99
  • Solitaire PRO$7.99
None

Helia:Cosmic Shift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaire free?
Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Helia:Cosmic Shift free?
Helia:Cosmic Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Solitaire or Helia:Cosmic Shift have ads?
Helia:Cosmic Shift shows ads; Solitaire does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire or Helia:Cosmic Shift?
Solitaire ships an update every 3 weeks, and Helia:Cosmic Shift every 6 months. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on November 7, 2026 and Helia:Cosmic Shift on October 30, 2026.

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