Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Match-3 gameplay with a twist
  • Arcade mode with difficulty levels
  • 100 challenging puzzles
  • Unique shake-to-drop mechanics
  • Leaderboards and achievements
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Bad Apples4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bad Apples ships an update monthly, Solitaire 3D for iPad every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bad Apples versus Solitaire 3D for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBad ApplesSolitaire 3D for iPad
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.4 (51 ratings) — better4.3 (109 ratings)
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews81.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51109 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS4.3 — better7.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetaversal StudiosGrassGames

Customer experience

Bad Apples

All ratings51 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral8.7%
Negative21.9%

Solitaire 3D for iPad

All ratings109 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews265 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative14.3%

User reviews

Bad Apples

From 51 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

1 purchases

Bad Apples

One-time1
  • Ad Removal$0.99
4 purchases

Solitaire 3D for iPad

One-time4
  • 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?
Bad Apples is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire 3D for iPad free?
Solitaire 3D for iPad costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bad Apples or Solitaire 3D for iPad?
Bad Apples is rated higher. Bad Apples averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Solitaire 3D for iPad averages 4.3 from 109 ratings.
Do Bad Apples or Solitaire 3D for iPad have ads?
Neither Bad Apples nor Solitaire 3D for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bad Apples or Solitaire 3D for iPad?
Bad Apples ships an update monthly, and Solitaire 3D for iPad every 3 months. Most recently, Bad Apples was updated on October 15, 2026 and Solitaire 3D for iPad on October 15, 2026.

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