Comparison

ComboCardsSpecial vs Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

ComboCardsSpecial

Features
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ComboCards is an engaging mobile application that presents a 4x4 grid of randomly arranged playing cards, ranging from 2 to Ace. The objective is to create winning combinations of cards, similar to poker, by swiping your finger across the screen to move from one card to another. The available winning combinations include pairs, two pairs, three of a kind, a full house, four of a kind, straight, flush, and royal flush, each scoring points accordingly. Cards of the same suit are turned face down, adding an extra layer of strategy to the game. To reshuffle the cards and create new opportunities for winning combinations, users can press the SHUFFLE button. It's a game of skill and luck, requiring strategic thinking and quick decision-making as you aim to achieve the highest score possible. By tapping on a face-down card, a new card is revealed, and this process continues until all cards are depleted. Be cautious, though—each time a new card is added, two points are deducted from your score. The application keeps track of the highest score globally, creating a competitive environment for players to strive for the top position. Enjoy the challenge of ComboCards, where a blend of strategy and chance keeps players entertained and coming back for more!

About

Solitaire

Enjoy five classic card games offline or with a friend. Features daily challenges, customizable themes, and a comfortable interface with unlimited undo. Play locally or on a network without an account.

Highlights
  • Five classic card games (Spider, Klondike, FreeCell, TriPeaks, Pyramid)
  • Offline play
  • Local multiplayer (2 players on one iPad, WiFi/Bluetooth race)
  • Daily challenges and streaks
  • 25 collectible illustrated themes
  • Unlimited undo and hint system
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
Features
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Sit down, deal, and let the rest of the day wait. Five classic card games in one app: Spider, Klondike, FreeCell, TriPeaks and Pyramid, and a friend to beat whenever playing alone isn't enough. Every card is drawn by hand in code on linen-embossed stock, so the deck looks printed, not rendered. FIVE GAMES, ONE APP - Spider: one, two or four suits, from a gentle warm-up to a real test; plus Spiderette, the compact Spider with one deck and seven columns - Klondike: the classic solitaire, draw 1 or draw 3, foundations Ace to King - FreeCell: everything face up, four free cells, pure strategy - TriPeaks: clear three peaks one card at a time, chain your moves, quick rounds - Pyramid: pair cards that add up to 13 and bring the pyramid down PLAY AGAINST SOMEONE - 2 players on one iPad, split screen, face to face - A race on your local network over WiFi or Bluetooth: no account, no server, no internet - Same deal for everyone, first to finish wins - Available in every game, Spiderette included SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY - A daily challenge that tours all five games - A daily streak, with a calendar and catch-up days - Daily objectives and a weekly challenge - A player level that climbs with every win - Game Center leaderboards and achievements, with dedicated ones for every game BUILT TO BE COMFORTABLE - Every deal has a solution: lose one and “See the solution” can replay it to the win - The hint follows a real winning line from the very first move - Finish a won game in a single gesture - Unlimited undo - An illustrated tutorial for every game - Statistics for each game and each difficulty - Large print cards, readable at a glance YOUR TABLE, YOUR CARDS - 25 illustrated themes to collect, from Fairyland to Christmas, each with its decorated table - Every theme dresses it all: the table, the card backs and the court cards - iPhone, iPad and iPhone Duo, folded or open, portrait and landscape - 20 languages, including Swahili, fully offline, no account Everything you play is free: all five games, the daily challenge, the multiplayer race. No game is locked away, and no ad ever opens in the middle of a hand. If you would rather have the table to yourself, Premium is a single payment, once and for all: no more ads and every theme unlocked. No subscription, no account.

Screenshots

ComboCardsSpecial1 screens
Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ComboCardsSpecial at none against Solitaire's 1. ComboCardsSpecial also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 16 months). On price and device support 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. ComboCardsSpecial asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComboCardsSpecial ships an update every 16 months, Solitaire every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ComboCardsSpecial versus Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComboCardsSpecialSolitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB72 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBodnar MarinSEVNTEC

In-app purchases

None

ComboCardsSpecial

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Solitaire

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is ComboCardsSpecial free?
ComboCardsSpecial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solitaire free?
Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ComboCardsSpecial or Solitaire have ads?
Solitaire shows ads; ComboCardsSpecial does not.
Which is updated more often, ComboCardsSpecial or Solitaire?
ComboCardsSpecial ships an update every 16 months, and Solitaire every 5 days. Most recently, ComboCardsSpecial was updated on October 27, 2026 and Solitaire on October 25, 2026.

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