# Bored vs FreeCell Classic

The clearest difference is rating: Bored at 5.0 against FreeCell Classic's 4.5. Bored also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). FreeCell Classic's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bored sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FreeCell Classic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bored holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FreeCell Classic has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Bored's written reviews are positive against 70% of FreeCell Classic's.

Bored ships an update every 6 months, FreeCell Classic every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bored | FreeCell Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bored/id324715902/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freecell-classic/id464658535/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Q. Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068987) | [Do More Mobile, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318729104) |

## What reviewers say

### Bored

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bored/id324715902)

A straightforward puzzle game designed to alleviate boredom. The objective is to strategically move pieces until a specific 'special' piece lands on the center space. All puzzles are solvable and offer randomized orientations for replayability.

**Highlights:** Stop special piece on center, Pieces move until blocked, Randomized puzzle orientations, Multiple difficulty packs, Solvable puzzles

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puzzle Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |


### FreeCell Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freecell-classic/id464658535)

Engage in a classic card game designed to test your strategic thinking and focus. Enjoy a familiar FreeCell experience with modern features like progress tracking and an undo option. Compete with friends and conquer daily challenges for a rewarding brain-training session.

**Highlights:** Classic FreeCell gameplay, iPhone and iPad support, Progress tracking statistics, Undo move functionality, Game Center integration, Quest Mode with over 400 games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🧠 Good brain exercise
- 🕰️ Calming and relaxing
- ⭐ Excellent version of FreeCell

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🧩 Cards too small after update
- 💰 Expensive to remove ads
- 🔍 Ads cover gameplay area

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive card controls
- App opens App Store unexpectedly
- Ads cause performance issues

**Requested features**

- Reset stats and progress
- Automatically complete obvious moves
- Ability to select specific game number


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bored free?

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

### Is FreeCell Classic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bored or FreeCell Classic?

Bored is rated higher. Bored averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FreeCell Classic averages 4.5 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Bored or FreeCell Classic have ads?

FreeCell Classic shows ads; Bored does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bored or FreeCell Classic?

Bored ships an update every 6 months, and FreeCell Classic every 4 months. Most recently, Bored was updated on October 16, 2026 and FreeCell Classic on October 24, 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.*