Pine Tar Poker vs Solquence
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pine Tar Poker
Experience a unique card game with a touch of the supernatural. Gather your deck and paper to learn a new way to play, where a little bit of magic might just tip the scales in your favor and bring a smile to your face.
- Unique card game mechanics
- Supernatural elements
- Learn to play easily
- Focus on entertainment
- Potential for magical advantages
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Welcome partner. We don't have much around here, but we still like a lil entertainment every now and then. Grab that deck a cards and the paper there, let me teach ya a game. Now this here game ain't gonna get ya in touch with the rhythm of the universe, but it might just put a smile on yer face. If ya think magick might help ya win... well partner, ya just might be right...
Solquence
A strategic puzzle game that blends classic poker rules with card matching on a 7x7 board. Earn special cards and aim for high scores in this engaging, single-player experience. Enjoy hours of smart gameplay with a calming atmosphere.
- Poker card matching
- 7x7 game board
- Special card collection
- Multiple visual skins
- In-game tutorial
- Offline single-player mode
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One of the best mobile games of 2024 so far according to Pocket Gamer, Solquence is a puzzle game combining strategy and classic poker elements. Place cards as you draw them to match and clear the board - earn special cards as you go and reach for the highest level you can. Enjoy hours of engaging smart strategy with a simple 7x7 board and endless time to consider your next move. Solquence features: * 5 skins including dark mode, sunny, cozy, and casino looks * Easy to pick up and get matching with an in-game tutorial * Use Poker rules to match cards with straights, flushes, pairs and triples * Take on the challenge to master your perfect full game placement strategy * No network required, single player, track your best scores “A simple but challenging puzzle card game, Solquence will appeal to puzzle game fans seeking an easy-to-learn game that challenges players while managing to uphold a calming, almost zen atmosphere.” - PocketGamer “Sometimes you just want a nice thing to do that isn't doomscrolling and provides some decent amount of entertainment value. This is the space that Solquence plays in... it's a nice meditative experience that can stretch on and on whenever you need a nice little break on your phone.” - 148apps "a great occasional time-killer that will last for a long time" - MiniReview
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pine Tar Poker at every 3 days against Solquence's monthly. Pine Tar Poker also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (143 vs 12). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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
Pine Tar Poker costs $3.99 and Solquence $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pine Tar Poker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pine Tar Poker has 143 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Pine Tar Poker's written reviews are positive against 86% of Solquence's.
Pine Tar Poker ships an update every 3 days, Solquence monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Pine Tar Poker | Solquence |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (143 ratings) — better | 4.7 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 143 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #13 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 250 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bird Cartel LLC | Contentato Video Games LLC |
Customer experience
Pine Tar Poker
Solquence
Bugs and requests
Pine Tar Poker
Reported bugs
1 issue- Device overheating on iPad Pro 12.9
Requested features
6 requests- Add more content (scratch offs, dice, roulette)
- More explanation for items/mechanics
- Option to turn off upgrades/powers
- Cloud save feature
- More story content
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- Hint for broken rune stone activation
Solquence
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pine Tar Poker
No in-app purchases
Solquence
No in-app purchases
