Comparison

Card Shark Collection™ vs Solitaire Master

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

Head to head
About

Card Shark Collection™

This app offers a vast collection of solitaire and traditional card games with a smooth 3D interface. Customize your game with custom tables, card backs, and fronts. Enjoy features like infinite undo and automatic game saving.

Highlights
  • Diverse card game collection
  • Customizable tables, card backs, and fronts
  • Smooth 3D presentation with animation
  • Elegant drag-and-drop interface
  • Infinite undo/redo
  • Tap foundation to autoplay cards
  • Automatic game saving and resuming
Features
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Card Shark includes a diverse and growing collection of solitaire and traditional card games. Card Shark is iPad and retina display compatible, and features the ability to install custom tables, card backs, and even card fronts. Supported games include: Klondike (Classic Solitaire), FreeCell, Cassino, Canfield, Basic Rummy, Gin Rummy, Rummy 500, Spider Solitaire, Cruel Solitaire, Beleaguered Castle, Spiderette, Bristol Solitaire, Hearts, Memory Match (Concentration), Speed Match, Calculation, Forty Thieves, Euchre (US), Deuces Wild and Jacks or Better Draw Poker, Aces Up, Spades (non-partnership variant), Limit Texas Hold 'Em, Speed, Batsford Solitaire, Josephine, Red & Black, Sea Towers, Crazy Eights, Tripeaks, Golf, Eagle Wing, Pyramid, Old Maid, War, Go Fish, 13 Packs (aka Grandma's Game), Royal Cotillion, Blackjack (21), Royal Parade, Thieves of Egypt, Scorpion, Pile On, Montana, Canfield, Clock Solitaire, Kings Corner, Russian Cell, Yukon, I Doubt It, Four Seasons, Crescent, Osmosis (aka Treasure Trove), Canasta, La Belle Lucie, Australian Solitaire, Egyptian Ratscrew, SheepsHead(new), Kings in the Corner, Eight Off, Queenie (new), Samara (new) Card Shark combines a silky smooth 3d presentation with tasteful animation, sounds, and an elegant drag-drop interface that has been lovingly fine-tuned for the touch screen. Touches and drag targets are forgiving, and piles are automatically split following completed gestures. Touch foundation piles to automatically complete a game. Why clutter your device with separate card games, when you can stock it with a quality collection that continues to be expanded and improved regularly based on user requests? Features include: - layouts for left/right handed stock placement - infinite undo/redo supported in all solitaire variants - tap foundation to autoplay cards - does not interfere with ipod background music - automatically saved/resumed games & statistics - multiple cards fronts, backs, and tables with ability to install new ones from your photo library An online FAQ is available through the in-game help system. This answers common questions about the supported games and offers a sneak peak at features and new games slated for the next update. Feature and new game requests are always welcome. "Out of all of the solitaire type card games I have tried, this one is by far the best I have come across in quite a long while." - www.geardiary.com Featured as an outstanding app in Wired Magazine's 2011 App Guide!

About

Solitaire Master

Enjoy a vast collection of over 130 solitaire games with stunning graphics and animations. Play classic favorites like Klondike, Freecell, and Spider, or explore new challenges. Unlock all content for free by earning rewards, or opt for an ad-free experience through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Over 130 solitaire games
  • Classic Klondike, Freecell, Spider, Pyramid
  • Detailed game instructions
  • Customizable backgrounds and decks
  • Offline play
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Unlock content with rewards
Features
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Discover 150+ solitaire games in one complete collection. Play the solitaire classics you know and love — including Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid, TriPeaks and Yukon — and discover dozens of challenging and lesser-known card games. Solitaire Master brings together 150+ solitaire games, from timeless classics to unusual variations such as Forty Thieves, Scorpion, Golf, Monte Carlo, Scoundrel, Sawayama, Baker's Dozen, Accordion, Canfield and many more. Whether you want a quick relaxing game, a challenging solitaire that requires strategy, or simply want to discover new ways to play cards, there is always another game to try. DAILY SOLITAIRE CHALLENGES Take on a new challenge every day with popular games such as Klondike, Klondike by Threes, Yukon, FreeCell and Spider. Complete the daily challenges and test your solitaire skills throughout the month. WINNABLE OR RANDOM GAMES Choose how you want to play. Try a random deal for the traditional solitaire experience or choose a winnable game when you want a deal that can be solved. 150+ SOLITAIRE GAMES Enjoy classics such as Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid, TriPeaks and Yukon, along with dozens of other games including Forty Thieves, Scorpion, Golf, Monte Carlo, Scoundrel, Sawayama, Baker's Dozen, Accordion, Canfield and many more. MAKE EVERY GAME YOUR OWN Customize your solitaire experience with different card decks, card backs, backgrounds and game layouts. Adjust card sizes, margins and other options to make each game comfortable to play on your device. Play in portrait or landscape mode on iPhone or iPad, with layouts designed to make the best use of every screen size. LEARN NEW SOLITAIRE GAMES Every solitaire includes detailed rules and instructions, making it easy to discover games you have never played before. Hints are also available whenever you need a little help. MORE FEATURES • Daily Challenges • Winnable and random games • Detailed statistics for every game • Achievements • Hints • Undo and redo • Save and restore games • Multiple layouts for every solitaire • Customizable cards and backgrounds • Portrait and landscape modes • Victory animations, relaxing sound effects and subtle haptic feedback • Filters to find games by difficulty, duration and other characteristics • Play offline Solitaire Master is made for both casual players who enjoy a classic game of Klondike and solitaire enthusiasts looking for challenging and unusual card games. Start with a classic, discover something new and find your next favorite solitaire.

Screenshots

Card Shark Collection™4 screens
Solitaire Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Solitaire Master at Free against Card Shark Collection™'s $2.99. Card Shark Collection™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence 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

Solitaire Master is free to download; Card Shark Collection™ costs $2.99 up front. Solitaire Master sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Card Shark Collection™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Card Shark Collection™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Card Shark Collection™ has 13K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Card Shark Collection™'s written reviews are positive against 88% of Solitaire Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Card Shark Collection™ ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire Master every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Card Shark Collection™ versus Solitaire Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard Shark Collection™Solitaire Master
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better4.6 (123 ratings)
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews88.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better123
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB93 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEasy 8 SoftwareRuben Reboredo

Customer experience

Card Shark Collection™

All ratings13,361 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews550 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative8.9%

Solitaire Master

All ratings123 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.1%

User reviews

Card Shark Collection™

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Huge variety of card games
  • 👍 Easy to learn and play
  • 🎨 Customizable card designs
  • 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
  • ⏱️ Keeps track of game stats

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔄 Repetitive AI behavior in some games
  • 🕹️ Difficult to control card movements on smaller screens
  • 🤖 AI opponents sometimes seem to 'cheat'

Solitaire Master

From 123 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Wide variety of solitaire games
  • 💡 Many customization options
  • 💰 Fair pricing, no subscription
  • 😊 Developer responsiveness
  • ✨ Great attention to detail

Room to improve

  • 😠 Excessive and long ads
  • ⚠️ Ads redirect to browser
  • 🐛 "Start Engine" ad fix needed
  • 👎 Ads interrupt gameplay
  • 😠 Ads are repetitive and long

Bugs and requests

Card Shark Collection™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Euchre and Rummy 500 games not working after recent update
  • Card movements become jerky and hard to follow in some games
  • Canfield game has an issue with card stacks getting smaller
  • Occasional freezing when rotating device in certain games

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more multiplayer game modes
  • Provide hints or tutorials for new games
  • Allow adjustable difficulty levels for AI opponents
  • Implement cloud sync to access progress across devices

Solitaire Master

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • "Start Engine" ad requires device restart
  • Ads redirect to browser
  • UI intrudes with Siri button on iPhone 15
  • Hint and undo buttons are small and close to the bottom
  • Non-functional "skip video" buttons during ads
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  • "Alternations" game is extremely difficult to win

Requested features

11 requests
  • Decrease ad frequency and length
  • Add rules or tutorials for various games
  • Implement dark mode
  • Add numbered deals, especially for Freecell
  • Allow choosing specific decks per game
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  • Add more win animations
  • Improve UI on newer phones
  • Increase scale of UI buttons
  • Add a "no moves left" warning
  • Consider adding dark card faces or custom graphics
  • Adjust "Alternations" game for better winnability

In-app purchases

None

Card Shark Collection™

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Solitaire Master

One-time11
  • Graphic Pack$0.99
  • Solitaire Pack 01$0.99
  • Solitaire Pack 03$0.99
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  • Solitaire Pack 02$0.99
  • 500 Jokers$0.99
  • 1250 Jokers$1.99
  • 2500 Jokers$2.99
  • All Solitaires$2.99
  • From "ad-free" to Premium$3.99
  • Remove advertising$4.99
  • Solitaire Master Premium$7.99

Questions

Is Card Shark Collection™ free?
Card Shark Collection™ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solitaire Master free?
Solitaire Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Card Shark Collection™ or Solitaire Master?
Card Shark Collection™ is rated higher. Card Shark Collection™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Solitaire Master averages 4.6 from 123 ratings.
Do Card Shark Collection™ or Solitaire Master have ads?
Solitaire Master shows ads; Card Shark Collection™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Card Shark Collection™ or Solitaire Master?
Card Shark Collection™ ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire Master every 6 weeks. Most recently, Card Shark Collection™ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Solitaire Master on October 17, 2026.

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