# Solitaire Classic vs Microsoft Solitaire Collection

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Microsoft Solitaire Collection at 254K against Solitaire Classic's 2.7K. Microsoft Solitaire Collection also leads on chart position (#140 vs unranked). Solitaire Classic's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (52% vs 37%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire Classic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Microsoft Solitaire Collection sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Solitaire Classic against 4.7 for Microsoft Solitaire Collection. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Solitaire Collection has 254K ratings behind it against 2.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Solitaire Classic's written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's.

Solitaire Classic ships an update fortnightly, Microsoft Solitaire Collection every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Classic | Microsoft Solitaire Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic/id341089820/reviews) | **[4.7 (254K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K | **254K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.3% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 151 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iversoft Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/336390724) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic/id341089820)

Experience the classic card game on your mobile device, just like the original PC version. Enjoy a straightforward and addictive gameplay experience perfect for quick breaks or relaxation. Challenge yourself with strategic play and aim to become a Solitaire master.

**Highlights:** 1 or 3 card draws, Drag, drop, and tap controls, Unlimited undo, Portrait or landscape play, Left or right-handed play, Customizable cards and backgrounds, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solitaire VIP Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Cat Lovers Theme Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dog Lovers Theme Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🕹 Classic solitaire gameplay
- 🎨 Attractive card and background designs
- ⏱ Relaxing way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to see card details on small screens
- 🔊 Loud and disruptive ads
- 🤖 Automated card movement takes away challenge
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay with little variation

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after ads
- Leaderboard scores not properly saved
- Card shuffling appears non-random

**Requested features**

- Option to disable automated card movement
- Customizable card and background designs
- Scoring and leaderboard system
- Ability to replay previous games


### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Free · Casino, #160 Top Grossing · Casino (US App Store)

Enjoy a collection of classic card games and popular puzzle titles. Challenge yourself with daily tasks, weekly rewards, and competitive events. Sign in to save progress and play across devices.

**Highlights:** 5 classic Solitaire modes, Daily Challenges, Weekly Rewards & Events, Multiple Difficulty levels, Additional puzzle games, Cross-device progress saving

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Edition | $9.99 | per year |
| Cow Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Fox Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro Pattern 2 Card Back | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Puppies Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kittens Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great game with varied challenges
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay and graphics
- 🏆 Competitive daily events and challenges
- 🗓️ Ability to continue games later
- 💰 Free with optional paid subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Inaccurate timer and scoring issues in events
- 🔍 Difficulty tracking progress and statistics
- 🔌 Requires constant internet connection
- 💸 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to sign in or sync progress
- Game freezing or crashing after ads
- Timer continuing to run when app is closed
- Inconsistent behavior when internet connection is lost
- Themes and content not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Pause and resume option for challenges
- Ability to replay completed games
- More detailed statistics and progress tracking
- Offline play mode
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire Classic free?

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

### Is Microsoft Solitaire Collection free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire Classic or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection is rated higher. Solitaire Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Microsoft Solitaire Collection averages 4.7 from 254K ratings.

### Do Solitaire Classic or Microsoft Solitaire Collection have ads?

Both Solitaire Classic and Microsoft Solitaire Collection show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire Classic or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Solitaire Classic ships an update fortnightly, and Microsoft Solitaire Collection every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire Classic was updated on September 23, 2026 and Microsoft Solitaire Collection on September 25, 2026.

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