# FreeCell vs ⋆FreeCell

FreeCell and ⋆FreeCell both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of FreeCell's written reviews are positive against 50% of ⋆FreeCell's. FreeCell also leads on chart position (#177 vs unranked) and ratings volume (528K vs 135K). ⋆FreeCell's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FreeCell sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ⋆FreeCell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for FreeCell against 4.7 for ⋆FreeCell. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 528K and 135K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of FreeCell's written reviews are positive against 50% of ⋆FreeCell's.

FreeCell ships an update every 3 weeks, ⋆FreeCell every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FreeCell | ⋆FreeCell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (528K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freecell-card-game/id301987699/reviews)** | [4.7 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freecell/id504368649/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **528K** | 135K |
| Positive reviews | **70.3% of reviews** | 50.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 381 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) | [Brainium Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300891405) |

## What reviewers say

### FreeCell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freecell-card-game/id301987699)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

Experience a classic card game with strategic gameplay and daily challenges. Track your progress, aim for high scores, and enjoy a fun pastime with customizable themes. Offers a premium subscription for an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Goal progression and updated scoring, Daily goals with XP and leveling, Highlight moveable cards, Step-by-step tutorial, 1 million well-known games, Portrait & Landscape orientation, Unlimited undo and hints

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Status 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Status 6 Months | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Status 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Status 12 Months | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good pastime
- 🚀 Fun game
- 🚀 Enjoy playing this
- 🚀 A quick fun game
- 🚀 Brain teaser

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitch
- 🐛 Ads are not deleted
- 🐛 Why does it need to store so much data
- 🐛 Ads are totally unacceptable
- 🐛 Crashes, unplayable

**Reported bugs**

- Daily challenge not working due to internet connection issue
- Ads get stuck and freeze the game
- Accidental move wipes out winning streak
- Ads don't have proper exit mechanism

**Requested features**

- Drop the jigsaw contest
- Difficulty levels or truly random deals
- Option to turn off challenges
- Show game numbers and difficulty level
- Ability to save and return to specific games


### ⋆FreeCell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freecell/id504368649)

Experience the classic FreeCell solitaire card game with a modern, user-friendly design. Enjoy smooth animations, customizable backgrounds, and intuitive controls for a challenging yet relaxing gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Classic FreeCell rules, Portrait or landscape orientation, Tap or drag controls, Customizable backdrop, Smart hints, Unlimited undos, Game Statistics

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FreeCell No Ads | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth animations and game flow
- 💡 Helpful undo and auto-play features
- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Intrusive and disruptive ads
- 🙄 Ads that cannot be easily closed
- 🙄 Ads with loud audio that cannot be muted
- 🙄 Ads that freeze or crash the app

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing, especially after ads
- Issues with card movement and game logic
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay or revisit specific game numbers
- Option to disable auto-play and move cards manually
- Achievements and statistics tracking improvements
- Paid ad-free version with more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FreeCell free?

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

### Is ⋆FreeCell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FreeCell or ⋆FreeCell?

FreeCell is rated higher. FreeCell averages 4.7 out of 5 from 528K ratings, while ⋆FreeCell averages 4.7 from 135K ratings.

### Do FreeCell or ⋆FreeCell have ads?

Both FreeCell and ⋆FreeCell show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FreeCell or ⋆FreeCell?

FreeCell ships an update every 3 weeks, and ⋆FreeCell every 4 weeks. Most recently, FreeCell was updated on November 4, 2026 and ⋆FreeCell on November 4, 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.*