# Card Shark Collection™ vs Solitaire Master

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Card Shark Collection™ | Solitaire Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-shark-collection/id306967807/reviews)** | [4.6 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-master-pro/id6444720973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Easy 8 Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/293405662) | [Ruben Reboredo](https://appshunter.io/developer/737380887) |

## What reviewers say

### Card Shark Collection™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-shark-collection/id306967807)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Casino, #43 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-master-pro/id6444720973)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Graphic Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Solitaire Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Solitaire Pack 03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Solitaire Pack 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Jokers | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1250 Jokers | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Jokers | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Solitaires | $2.99 | one-time |
| From "ad-free" to Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove advertising | $4.99 | one-time |
| Solitaire Master Premium | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- "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

**Requested features**

- 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


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