Comparison

Solitaire City (Ad Free) vs Threes!

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

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About

Solitaire City (Ad Free)

Enjoy a vast collection of classic solitaire card games without any interruptions. This ad-free version offers a private and seamless experience, automatically transferring your progress from the free version. Learn new games with an interactive training system and compete globally via leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Ad-free experience
  • No in-app purchases or tracking
  • Automatic score and statistic transfer
  • Universal iPhone/iPad app
  • Interactive training system
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
  • Customizable backgrounds and card designs
Features
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Play classic solitaire card games with Solitaire City advert free - one of the first 500 apps on the original iOS App Store that launched in 2008! Enjoy your favorite solitaire games such as Klondike, Double Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Spiderette, Tri-Peaks, Scorpion, Pyramid and many more. This paid version of Solitaire City is completely advert free, contains no In-App Purchases, no tracking and doesn't collect any analytics data. Your privacy is important to us! If you've played thousands of games with the free version of Solitaire City then your scores, statistics and customizations will now be automatically transferred to this paid version so there's no excuse not to upgrade now! Solitaire City is a Universal App! Buy once and play it on all your iOS devices with tablet enhanced high resolution graphics on iPads and detailed HD graphics on all devices that have Retina displays. Nearly 70 Solitaire Games and Variations Enjoy one of the largest solitaire collections available: • Klondike Solitaire (6 variations) • Spider Solitaire One, Two and Four Suits • FreeCell Solitaire (7 variations) • Double Klondike Solitaire (3 variations) • Spiderette Solitaire One, Two and Four Suits • Tri-Peaks Solitaire (2 variations) • Scorpion Solitaire One, Two and Four Suits • Alternations Solitaire (4 variations) • Three Shuffles and a Draw • Demon/Canfield Solitaire (4 variations) • Poker Squares (4 variations) • Pyramid Solitaire (4 variations) • Cribbage Squares (3 variations) • Golf Solitaire (4 variations) • Casket Solitaire (2 variations) • Eliminator Solitaire (3 variations) • Yukon Solitaire (3 variations) • La Belle Lucie • Demon Fan • Shamrocks • Fan • Super Flower Garden • Baker's Dozen Solitaire • Blind Alleys Solitaire (2 variations) • Accordion Solitaire (2 variations) Solitaire City is played against the clock for points. The faster you complete a game, the higher your score. Think you have an epic score? Then take a look at the numerous Game Center leaderboards to see how it compares with players from all around the world. A unique training system is included that teaches you the game rules and points out valid moves as you play. No more confusing rules to read. Learn new solitaire games as you play! Solitaire City Features: • No adverts or In-App purchases • Universal iPhone and iPad solitaire app • Smooth tap or drag card gameplay • Classic Klondike solitaire (patience) • Windows Solitaire rule numbers. • Beautiful HD graphics for all Retina displays • Enhanced HD graphics on iPad • Play solitaire in portrait or landscape • Rotate your device during play • Stunning card animations and visual effects • Fast timed scoring system • Game Center leaderboards & achievements • Interactive solitaire training system • Hint / Suggest Move button • Detailed solitaire statistics • Listen to your music while playing • Fun sound effects and customizable sound themes • Custom card backs and backgrounds • Use photos from your album as card backgrounds or card backs • Multiple card deck styles • Replay the same solitaire deal anytime • Unlimited undo moves • Automatically saves your game • Left-handed and right-handed play options Notes: • Three Shuffles and a Draw and La Belle Lucie appear under the Fan Games section. • Enable Confirm New/End Game in Settings if you want confirmation before ending a game. • Prefer playing solitaire in bed? Lock the screen orientation to portrait or landscape in Settings. • You can either drag cards onto other cards or use the Tap to Move feature - tap on a card to highlight it grey and then tap where you want it to move to. You can turn Tap to Move off from the Solitaire City Settings screen if you always drag cards. Try our other games "Yatzy Master", "10 Pin Shuffle" and "Silly Saucers", also available on the App Store.

About

Threes!

A captivating number-sliding puzzle game that offers an endless challenge. Swipe to combine matching numbers, grow your score, and discover adorable characters. This is a complete, buy-once experience with no in-app purchases or ads.

Highlights
  • Number sliding puzzle gameplay
  • Endless challenge
  • Adorable characters
  • Heart-warming soundtrack
  • No in-app purchases
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
Features
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Threes is tiny puzzle that grows on you. This is the buy-once-play-forever version. ³ Apple Game of the Year 2014!! ³ Apple Design Award 2014 Winner ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ “You might as well delete Candy Crush Saga now.” ~ Pocket Gamer “It's surprisingly adorable, for a game starring numbers.” ~ Joystiq “It’s the kind of game that embosses the rules on your brain within 30 seconds, but then compels you to spend the next two hours playing.” ~ Pocket Tactics ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Explore our little game’s deep challenge and grow your mind beyond imagination. Optimized for iOS8 and human brains. Universal app for iPhone and iPads. ³ Endless challenge from one simple game mode ³ An endearing cast of characters ³ A heart-warming soundtrack ³ No IAP - Threes is a complete experience the moment you download it Honorably mentioned for Excellence in Design by the Independent Games Festival. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ From the makers of PUZZLEJUICE: ³ Designed by Asher Vollmer ³ Illustrated by Greg Wohlwend (Ridiculous Fishing, Hundreds) ³ Scored by Jimmy Hinson (Black Ops 2, Mass Effect 2) ³ Optimized by Hidden Variable (Bag It!, Tic Tactics) ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Threes grows with you and you’ll grow with Threes.

Screenshots

Solitaire City (Ad Free)4 screens
Threes!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solitaire City (Ad Free) at 4.6 against Threes!'s 4.0. Solitaire City (Ad Free) also leads on price ($4.99 vs $5.99). Threes!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Solitaire City (Ad Free) costs $4.99 and Threes! $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solitaire City (Ad Free) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Solitaire City (Ad Free)'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Threes!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire City (Ad Free) ships an update every 2 months, Threes! every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Solitaire City (Ad Free) versus Threes!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire City (Ad Free)Threes!
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.6 (4.3K ratings) — better4.0 (3K ratings)
Positive reviews85.6% of reviews — better79.4% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K — better3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#12 — better#27
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Smoke LLCSirvo LLC

Customer experience

Solitaire City (Ad Free)

All ratings4,317 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews907 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative9.5%

Threes!

All ratings2,994 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews931 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative13.3%

User reviews

Solitaire City (Ad Free)

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fantastic
  • 🚀 No ads
  • 👍 Easy to play
  • 👍 Lots of game options
  • 👍 Customizable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Scoring issues
  • 🐛 Crashes
  • 🐛 Freezing
  • 🐛 Unwinnable games
  • 🐛 Inconsistent scoring

Threes!

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Addictive and engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Charming art style and music
  • 🕹️ Simple yet challenging mechanics
  • 💰 Worth the purchase price
  • 🕰️ Great for short bursts of play

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues on some devices
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay can become monotonous
  • 🤖 Randomness and lack of control can be frustrating
  • 💲 Paid version has unnecessary ads and distractions

Bugs and requests

Solitaire City (Ad Free)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Casket scoring broken
  • Columns freezing
  • Incorrect charges
  • Poker game card placement issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Confirmation before ending game
  • Automatic card flipping
  • Ability to turn off scoring
  • More card/background customization options
  • Improved layout for larger screens
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  • Ability to reset stats/high scores

Threes!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch for some users
  • Unresponsive controls and swipe detection issues
  • Syncing problems with Game Center

Requested features

4 requests
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Customizable difficulty levels
  • Ability to save/load game progress
  • Leaderboards and achievements

In-app purchases

None

Solitaire City (Ad Free)

No in-app purchases

None

Threes!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaire City (Ad Free) free?
Solitaire City (Ad Free) costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Threes! free?
Threes! costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire City (Ad Free) or Threes!?
Solitaire City (Ad Free) is rated higher. Solitaire City (Ad Free) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Threes! averages 4.0 from 3K ratings.
Do Solitaire City (Ad Free) or Threes! have ads?
Neither Solitaire City (Ad Free) nor Threes! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire City (Ad Free) or Threes!?
Solitaire City (Ad Free) ships an update every 2 months, and Threes! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Solitaire City (Ad Free) was updated on October 23, 2026 and Threes! on October 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Solitaire City (Ad Free) or Threes!?
Solitaire City (Ad Free) currently peaks at #12 in the App Store charts, and Threes! at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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