# Solitaire 3D. vs Fairway Solitaire

The clearest difference is price: Fairway Solitaire at Free against Solitaire 3D.'s $1.99. Fairway Solitaire also leads on ratings volume (153K vs 133) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Solitaire 3D.'s advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 41%) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Fairway Solitaire is free to download; Solitaire 3D. costs $1.99 up front. Solitaire 3D. sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Fairway Solitaire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fairway Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fairway Solitaire has 153K 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 41% of Fairway Solitaire's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire 3D. | Fairway Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-3d/id318859869/reviews) | **[4.6 (153K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairway-solitaire-card-game/id887640616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 133 | **153K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.3% of reviews** | 40.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #192 | **#137** |
| Size | 128 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GrassGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/316215664) | [BFG Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865983885) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire 3D.

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

**Currently charting:** #192 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


### Fairway Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairway-solitaire-card-game/id887640616)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Card (US App Store)

This card game blends solitaire with a golf theme, offering a unique puzzle experience. Play cards up or down to clear the board across thousands of scenic courses worldwide. Utilize strategy and special power-ups to master challenging levels and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Solitaire meets golf gameplay, Thousands of scenic courses, Unique golf-themed boosts, Strategy and power-ups, Daily challenges and rewards, Country Club features, Mini-games

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eraser Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stamp Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Duffer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Midas Touch | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scratch Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mighty Touch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Touch | $9.99 | one-time |
| Champions Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monster Touch | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Great graphics and animations
- 💬 Entertaining commentary and jokes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs after updates
- 💰 Increasingly difficult to progress without spending money
- 🔍 Lack of transparency around game mechanics
- 🕰️ Excessive ads and long wait times
- 🤖 Unfair and rigged game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Daily challenges not loading properly
- Rewards not being credited correctly
- Sound effects cutting out after ads
- Inability to replay completed holes

**Requested features**

- Option to play own music in the background
- Ability to opt-out of club play
- Increased rewards for completing levels
- More free clubs and power-ups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire 3D. free?

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

### Is Fairway Solitaire free?

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

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

Fairway Solitaire is rated higher. Solitaire 3D. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Fairway Solitaire averages 4.6 from 153K ratings.

### Do Solitaire 3D. or Fairway Solitaire have ads?

Fairway Solitaire shows ads; Solitaire 3D. does not.

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

Solitaire 3D. ships an update monthly, and Fairway Solitaire monthly. Most recently, Solitaire 3D. was updated on November 10, 2026 and Fairway Solitaire on November 12, 2026.

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

Solitaire 3D. currently peaks at #192 in the App Store charts, and Fairway Solitaire at #137. 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.*