Pinochle+ vs Paragon Solitaire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pinochle+
Enjoy a classic card game with this ad-free and tracking-free application. Play single- or double-deck games with customizable options, including bidding and special scoring. The app is frequently updated with user-requested features and AI enhancements.
- No ads, tracking, or subscriptions
- Single- or double-deck play
- Configurable bidding options
- Meld and 'shoot the moon' scoring
- AI improvements
- User-suggested features
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This is a no-ads, no-tracking, no-subscriptions version of the first and most popular pinochle app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Play single- or double-deck with configurable options including meld bids and shoot the moon. Pinochle Plus is updated frequently with user-suggested features and AI improvements. To try before you buy, see our free, ad-supported Pinochle app. If you prefer, our other pinochle app with no advertising, Pinochle Gold, has more card backs and tabletops to choose from, and adds support for several languages. Pinochle is a card game played with a 48- or 80-card deck of 9s, 10s, jacks, queens, kings and aces. The game consists of a repeating sequence of bidding (for the right to name the trump suit and optionally to pass cards), melding, and trick-taking. Players score points by melding various card combinations and by taking tricks. In this version, one human player (South) plays with a computer partner (North) and two computer opponents (West and East). BIDDING: Each player bids the number of points she thinks she can make with her hand. Player to the dealer's left is required to bid, and bidding proceeds to the left. Players who pass are out of the bidding for that hand. A typical high bid is 35 points (for 48 cards) or 60 (for 80 cards). High bidder names the trump suit for the hand and optionally exchanges cards with her partner. MELDING: Players get points by showing various card combinations. A run (or straight) in the trump suit is worth 15 points. Aces in all four suits is 10 points. Pinochle (queen of spades and jack of diamonds) is 4 points, or 30 points for double pinochle (two of each). TRICKS: Play begins with the high bidder, and proceeds around the table to the left, 4 cards per trick. Each trick has a winner, who gets 1 point per ace, ten or king. SCORING: If the high bidder fails to make the bid (his team's total meld plus trick points is less than the bid), the bid amount is subtracted from the team score. Play continues until one team goes out.
Paragon Solitaire
Enjoy a classic card game with visually stunning themes and backgrounds. This app offers intuitive gameplay, progress tracking, and helpful features like undo and hints for players of all skill levels.
- Customizable deck and background themes
- Klondike gameplay
- Unlimited free undo
- Hint feature
- Progress statistics
- Left-handed mode
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Ready exercise your mind? Introducing the ultimate solitaire game! With stunning deck themes and backgrounds, including cats, horses, eagles, classic, hi-tech, and more to come, Paragon Solitaire is the perfect game for anyone who loves card games and wants to enjoy a visually stunning experience. With an intuitive interface and easy-to-learn gameplay, Paragon Solitaire is perfect for players of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the game, you'll find hours of entertainment in this addictive and fun app. But Solitaire isn't just about beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay. We've also included a stats panel that lets you track your progress over time, so you can see how far you've come and how much you've improved. And with the undo feature, you can always go back and try a different strategy if you make a mistake. Plus, if you get stuck, the hint feature is there to help you out. With just a tap, you'll get a hint on the best move to make, so you can keep the game moving forward and challenge yourself to complete every level. Features: - Fun visuals - Klondike gameplay - Choose your Deck - Chose your background/theme - Unlimited free undo - Hints - Remove ads option - No preset winning deals; authentic solitaire with random deck shuffles - Draw 1 or 3 cards - Autocomplete for solved games - Statistics; win %, score, time, games played, games won, etc. - Left-handed mode - Sound and music toggles So what are you waiting for? Download Paragon Solitaire today and experience the ultimate card game!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Paragon Solitaire at Free against Pinochle+'s $4.99. Paragon Solitaire also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Pinochle+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Paragon Solitaire is free to download; Pinochle+ costs $4.99 up front. Paragon Solitaire sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pinochle+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Paragon Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pinochle+ has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Pinochle+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Paragon Solitaire's.
Pinochle+ ships an update every 3 months, Paragon Solitaire every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pinochle+ | Paragon Solitaire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.5K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #151 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | fishdog.net | paragonGamez, LLC |
Customer experience
Pinochle+
Paragon Solitaire
Bugs and requests
Pinochle+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Partner passes good cards like aces and trumps
- Opponents seem to get better hands and meld
- Bidding and meld calculations are inconsistent
- Occasional crashes and freezes
Requested features
8 requests- Option to not pass cards
- Ability to bid in larger increments
- Show meld for all players at once
- Implement more realistic bidding and playing strategies
- Add online multiplayer mode
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- Allow players to choose their partners
- Add option to require 20 pointers to score
- Improve card layout to avoid obscuring important information
Paragon Solitaire
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pinochle+
No in-app purchases
Paragon Solitaire
- Buy Hi-Tech Deck Theme$1.99
- Buy Hi-Tech Background Theme$1.99
- Remove Ads$8.99
Questions
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