Comparison

SpectroWave vs Wordington Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

SpectroWave

Features
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Build light measurement systems by assembling different parts together in order to reproduce real-life experimentation instruments. Monochromator, pyroelectric crystal, photomultiplicator… Will you use them well and conduct a successful experiment?

About

Wordington Solitaire

Embark on an emotional journey to renovate a grand old house and garden. Solve engaging Solitaire puzzles to earn stars, unlock new story chapters, and uncover family secrets. Design every room with a wide selection of furniture and styles to create your dream home.

Highlights
  • Unique Solitaire Associations gameplay
  • House and garden renovation
  • Interior design choices
  • Captivating storyline
  • Colorful characters
  • Adorable pet companion
Features
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Solitaire Associations with a Story Join Emma on her emotional and unforgettable journey in Wordington Solitaire! Help her renovate her grandfather’s beautiful old house and restore it to its former glory—while experiencing a story filled with secrets, friendship, and romance. The old house and garden are in desperate need of a complete renovation, and Emma can’t do it alone. To progress through the story, you’ll play engaging levels of Solitaire Associations. By connecting cards and completing levels, you earn stars that unlock new chapters of the story, new rooms to renovate, and hidden mysteries from Emma’s past. Behind every door, new surprises await. Wordington Solitaire includes: - Unique Solitaire Associations gameplay: Connect cards in clever ways and complete levels to move forward in the story. - Renovation & interior design: Create your dream home by choosing from a variety of design options for every room. - A captivating story: Follow Emma’s journey as she uncovers secrets her grandfather left behind. - Colorful characters: Meet Pizza David, Handy Bob, and many more. Could there be a little romance blossoming between Emma and David...? - An adorable pet: Meet the sweet dog Max and discover the adventures he brings along. Explore bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, the garden, and much more. You’re in full control of how the house will look—every choice you make shapes the final result. Choose from a wide selection of furniture, decorations, and styles to create a home that truly feels personal. No stress—just engaging solitaire levels, creative design, and a story that unfolds with every step you take. As soon as you complete your first level in Wordington Solitaire, Emma’s journey to transform the old house into a true dream home begins. Connect the cards. Unlock the story. Transform the house. The adventure starts now.

Screenshots

SpectroWave4 screens
Wordington Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpectroWave at none against Wordington Solitaire's 14. SpectroWave also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Wordington Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 14 months) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). 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. Wordington Solitaire sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. SpectroWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpectroWave ships an update every 14 months, Wordington Solitaire every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SpectroWave versus Wordington Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpectroWaveWordington Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—67.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#43 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB413 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGames for CitizensQiiwi Games AB

In-app purchases

None

SpectroWave

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Wordington Solitaire

One-time13
  • Offer$0.99
  • Keep playing$0.99
  • Extra Slot$0.99
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  • Coin Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Keep playing$1.99
  • Apprentice Pack$2.99
  • Word Pass$4.99
  • Coin pack$5.99
  • Pass access$6.99
  • Pro Pack$6.99
  • Piggy Bank$6.99
  • Veteran Pack$12.99

Questions

Is SpectroWave free?
SpectroWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wordington Solitaire free?
Wordington Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SpectroWave or Wordington Solitaire have ads?
Wordington Solitaire shows ads; SpectroWave does not.
Which is updated more often, SpectroWave or Wordington Solitaire?
SpectroWave ships an update every 14 months, and Wordington Solitaire every 5 days. Most recently, SpectroWave was updated on October 27, 2026 and Wordington Solitaire on October 25, 2026.

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