# Solitaire 3D. vs Microsoft Solitaire Collection

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Solitaire 3D. at 82% against Microsoft Solitaire Collection's 37%. Solitaire 3D. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection is free to download; Solitaire 3D. costs $1.99 up front. Solitaire 3D. sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Microsoft Solitaire Collection sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Solitaire Collection has 254K ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Solitaire 3D.'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Solitaire 3D. ships an update monthly, Microsoft Solitaire Collection every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire 3D. | Microsoft Solitaire Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-3d/id318859869/reviews) | **[4.7 (254K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 133 | **254K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.3% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #195 | **#158** |
| Size | 128 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GrassGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/316215664) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire 3D.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-3d/id318859869)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Experience a vast collection of solitaire games with stunning 3D animations and customizable options. Track your progress with detailed statistics and compete with others through high scores. Enjoy a smooth and beautiful interface perfect for all solitaire enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** 100 different solitaire games, Multiple card decks including 4-color deck, Wide range of backgrounds, High scores and statistics, 3D animation effects, Sound effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expansion Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Card Decks Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expansion Pack 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Solitaire Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent variety of games
- 👍 Challenging and fun gameplay
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Customizable card decks and settings
- 👍 Tracks scores and rankings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Landscape mode issues after updates
- 🐛 Automatic card movement glitches
- 🐛 Difficulty reading new card designs
- 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
- 🐛 Paid app requiring re-purchase on new devices

**Reported bugs**

- Landscape mode not working properly
- Automatic card movement not functioning
- Crashing and freezing issues
- Paid app not transferring to new devices

**Requested features**

- Add undo/reset button
- Improve card readability
- Optimize for landscape mode
- Sync progress across devices


### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · Casino, #190 Top Grossing · Casino (US App Store)

Enjoy a collection of classic card games and popular puzzle titles. Challenge yourself with daily tasks, weekly rewards, and competitive events. Sign in to save progress and play across devices.

**Highlights:** 5 classic Solitaire modes, Daily Challenges, Weekly Rewards & Events, Multiple Difficulty levels, Additional puzzle games, Cross-device progress saving

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Edition | $9.99 | per year |
| Cow Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Fox Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro Pattern 2 Card Back | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Puppies Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kittens Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great game with varied challenges
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay and graphics
- 🏆 Competitive daily events and challenges
- 🗓️ Ability to continue games later
- 💰 Free with optional paid subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Inaccurate timer and scoring issues in events
- 🔍 Difficulty tracking progress and statistics
- 🔌 Requires constant internet connection
- 💸 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to sign in or sync progress
- Game freezing or crashing after ads
- Timer continuing to run when app is closed
- Inconsistent behavior when internet connection is lost
- Themes and content not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Pause and resume option for challenges
- Ability to replay completed games
- More detailed statistics and progress tracking
- Offline play mode
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire 3D. free?

Solitaire 3D. costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Microsoft Solitaire Collection free?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire 3D. or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection is rated higher. Solitaire 3D. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Microsoft Solitaire Collection averages 4.7 from 254K ratings.

### Do Solitaire 3D. or Microsoft Solitaire Collection have ads?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection shows ads; Solitaire 3D. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire 3D. or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Solitaire 3D. ships an update monthly, and Microsoft Solitaire Collection every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire 3D. was updated on September 23, 2026 and Microsoft Solitaire Collection on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Solitaire 3D. or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Solitaire 3D. currently peaks at #195 in the App Store charts, and Microsoft Solitaire Collection at #158. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*