# Edgewise vs Pair Away

The clearest difference is rating: Pair Away at 4.6 against Edgewise's 2.8. Pair Away also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (23 vs 5). Edgewise's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Edgewise sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pair Away sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pair Away holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 23 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Edgewise's written reviews are positive against 56% of Pair Away's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Edgewise ships an update every 9 months, Pair Away every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Edgewise | Pair Away |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edgewise/id294596096/reviews) | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-away/id891558960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Greggy Bits Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/294596099) | [Bobby Rohweder](https://appshunter.io/developer/465763377) |

## What reviewers say

### Edgewise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edgewise/id294596096)

A solitaire card game with simple rules and complex strategy. Arrange face cards around the edges by dealing and removing card combinations that total ten. Offers animated cards, sound effects, and a helpful guide.

**Highlights:** Edge-based face card arrangement, Card dealing and removal mechanics, Animated deck and cards, Right or left-handed play, Built-in instructions, Running score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Saves | $0.99 | one-time |
| 75 Saves | $1.99 | one-time |


### Pair Away

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pair-away/id891558960)

A simple and engaging matching game designed for quick play sessions. Progress through increasing difficulty levels, challenge friends in an endless mode, and unlock a variety of themes. Track your achievements and compare your progress.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels, Endless 'Immortal' mode, Unlockable themes, Track stats and achievements, Multi-deck gameplay, Animated tutorial

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Pair Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Defeat Requirements | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pair Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Earn 2x Pairs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pair Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Earn 4x Pairs | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Pair Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jumbo Pair Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pair Pack | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Edgewise free?

Edgewise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pair Away free?

Pair Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Edgewise or Pair Away?

Pair Away is rated higher. Edgewise averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pair Away averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do Edgewise or Pair Away have ads?

Neither Edgewise nor Pair Away shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Edgewise or Pair Away?

Edgewise ships an update every 9 months, and Pair Away every 6 weeks. Most recently, Edgewise was updated on June 5, 2026 and Pair Away on August 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*