Bad Apples vs Solitaire 3D for iPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bad Apples
A match-3 puzzle game with a fruity twist. Match good fruit while avoiding rotten ones in a never-ending arcade mode or 100 challenging puzzles. Offers strategic gameplay for all skill levels.
- Match-3 gameplay with a twist
- Arcade mode with difficulty levels
- 100 challenging puzzles
- Unique shake-to-drop mechanics
- Leaderboards and achievements
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Bad Apples is a puzzle game that puts a juicy spin on the popular and classic match-3 genre. Match good fruit, but watch out for bad apples! “Rotten fruit has never tasted so good!” ~AppStruck review Bad Apples includes a never-ending arcade mode with four difficulty levels as well as 100 challenging puzzles. This game will entertain even the pickiest puzzle player! Bad Apples offers hours of strategic gameplay for everyone from puzzle masters to casual gamers. Features: -Match-3 gameplay with a juicy twist! -Colorful characters, both good and evil -Unique shake-to-drop iOS mechanics -Universal app – optimized graphics for every iOS device -Leaderboards and achievements through OpenFeint and GameCenter
Solitaire 3D for iPad
Experience over 100 solitaire games with stunning 3D graphics and customizable options. Compete globally with online high scores and enjoy a smooth, user-friendly interface. This app offers a premium solitaire experience for iPad users.
- Over 100 solitaire games
- Multiple card decks
- Wide range of backgrounds
- Online high scores
- 3D animation effects
- Statistics and sound effects
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"Been playing this game for months. Best solitaire app available." "Love it... I play it every day... great solitaire games..." "Great app, too many games to get through, online score comparisons are great too. Best app for one player card games." "Never-ending enjoyment! - Worth the upgrade from a free app. If you are a fan of solitare or card game it is a must have. The graphics are great- having different settings for display is a neat addition- gives it an authentic feel. All around winner- the only challenge will be trying to put it down!" "I went through many solitaire trial games before I found grass games for my iMac and was very happy to see that I could have the same great graphics and game mechanics on my iPad." Enjoy over 100 different solitaire games (including all your favorites: Spider, Pyramid, Klondike,Freecell,...), multiple card decks (including the unique 4 color card deck), a wide range of backgrounds, online high scores, statistics, sound effects, 3D animation effects, and much more. Compete with players across the world with online high scores for each game! With emphasis on ease-of-play and smooth beautiful graphics, Solitaire 3D is the perfect solitaire partner for all. Look no further for your all-in-one high quality solitaire solution for your iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bad Apples at Free against Solitaire 3D for iPad's $4.99. Bad Apples also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Solitaire 3D for iPad's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 69%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Bad Apples is free to download; Solitaire 3D for iPad costs $4.99 up front. Bad Apples sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solitaire 3D for iPad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Bad Apples against 4.3 for Solitaire 3D for iPad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 109 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Bad Apples's written reviews are positive against 82% of Solitaire 3D for iPad's.
Bad Apples ships an update monthly, Solitaire 3D for iPad every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | Bad Apples | Solitaire 3D for iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (51 ratings) — better | 4.3 (109 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | 81.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 51 | 109 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 4.3 — better | 7.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metaversal Studios | GrassGames |
Customer experience
Bad Apples
Solitaire 3D for iPad
User reviews
Bad Apples
From 51 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Entertaining and relaxing game
- 💡 Unique twist on match-3 gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and charming graphics
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Progress not saved across updates
- 💰 Paid upgrades required for full experience
- 🌐 Compatibility issues on some devices
Solitaire 3D for iPad
From 109 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Lots of game options
- 🕹️ Challenging and addictive games
- 💻 Works well across devices
- 🎨 Great graphics and presentation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🤯 Games becoming too difficult to win
- 🔀 Issues with score tracking and leaderboards
- 🎨 Color scheme and card visibility issues
Bugs and requests
Bad Apples
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes on launch
- Levels not clearing properly
- Arcade mode freezing
- Achievements/progress reset after updates
Requested features
4 requests- More free puzzle levels
- Ability to save progress
- Option to disable automatic fruit falling
- iPad version
Solitaire 3D for iPad
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to unpause games
- Crashes when completing certain games
- Losing user data and progress after updates
- Inconsistent card display and game logic
Requested features
4 requests- Add tutorials for all games
- Allow customization of card decks and backgrounds
- Improve score saving and leaderboard functionality
- Fix rotation and touch issues on mobile devices
In-app purchases
Bad Apples
- Ad Removal$0.99
Solitaire 3D for iPad
- Expansion Pack 1$9.99
- Card Decks Pack$9.99
- Expansion Pack 2$9.99
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- Mega Solitaire Pack$14.99
Questions
Is Bad Apples free?
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