Comparison

Solitaire Classic vs *Solitaire*

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solitaire Classic

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
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Simple. Addictive. Classic. It's the Windows classic you love in your pocket! We've stripped away the gimmicks to bring you the classic game you remember. But now you can play anywhere! Whether you're waiting in line, relaxing on your lunch break, or taking some "me time," it's the perfect way to have fun and challenge yourself. Like the original, it takes patience, strategy, and skill to win. Play every day, and you'll be a Solitaire master in no time! It's FREE to play. Just install, shuffle your cards, and go! Features: • 1 or 3 card draws • Easy drag, drop and tap controls • Unlimited undo • Play in portrait or landscape • Play right- or left-handed • Customize your cards and backgrounds, including seasonal themes • Daily challenges to test your skills • Compete against other players on the leaderboard • Optional autoplay Solitaire Classic is ad-supported. Want an ad-free experience? Go VIP! VIP Membership includes: • No ads, no interruptions • 3x bonus coin rewards • New featured cards and backgrounds every month If you like Solitaire Classic, try our other games: • Free Cell Classic • Spider Solitaire Classic Visit our website to learn more about our games: https://www.iversoftgames.com/

About

*Solitaire*

Experience the classic Klondike Solitaire with a stunning visual overhaul. This card game challenges you to sort cards by suit and rank, offering both one-card and three-card draw modes. Enjoy unlimited free games with helpful hints and detailed statistics.

Highlights
  • Draw 1 card
  • Draw 3 cards
  • Tap or drag & drop cards
  • Winning deals
  • Hints
  • Auto complete
  • Beautiful custom design
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We've taken the classic game of Klondike Solitaire, and matched it with a beautiful new design. Go back in time with King, Queen and Jack as you play the ultimate card game. It's the same game of Solitaire you know and love, but just more beautiful. Never played Solitaire? The object of the game is to sort the cards by suit and rank from low (Ace) to high (King) into four stacks, by revealing all the cards. After the shuffle, seven piles of cards are laid out from left to right, with each sequential pile containing one more card than the pile before it. The top card of each pile is face-up with the remaining cards used as the dealing pile placed above the rest. The game starts when the first move is made. To make a move, the player selects a card from one of the seven piles or the dealing pile to create fanned stacks of cards of descending rank and alternating colors. The player can move full or partial groups of cards in order to access others ultimately completing the four stacks. Play the standard one-card or three-card draw. Stuck on a move? Use the hint button to show you the move, or click New Game to restart or deal a new hand. Features: Draw 1 card Draw 3 cards Tap -or- drag & drop cards Winning deals Hints Auto complete Random deals Replay Deals to beat your score Time / Score / Move tracking Personal stats of all your games Beautiful custom design Unlimited free games Smooth animations

Screenshots

Solitaire Classic4 screens
*Solitaire*3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solitaire Classic at 4.6 against *Solitaire*'s 3.3. Solitaire Classic also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 55). *Solitaire*'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Solitaire Classic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and *Solitaire* sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solitaire Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Classic has 2.7K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Solitaire Classic's written reviews are positive against 55% of *Solitaire*'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire Classic ships an update fortnightly, *Solitaire* every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Solitaire Classic versus *Solitaire*: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire Classic*Solitaire*
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better3.3 (55 ratings)
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews55.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.7K — better55
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.08.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIversoft SolutionsCS54 INC.

Customer experience

Solitaire Classic

All ratings2,688 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews304 reviews
Positive52.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative37.2%

*Solitaire*

All ratings55 ratings
Positive52.7%
Neutral10.9%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral10.6%
Negative34.0%

User reviews

Solitaire Classic

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

*Solitaire*

From 55 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful, aesthetically pleasing graphics and design
  • 🎮 Engaging gameplay with daily challenges
  • 🎵 Calming sound effects and audio design
  • 📱 Works offline without requiring internet
  • ⚡ Smooth and responsive gameplay when functioning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
  • 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
  • 💰 High cost ($5-$8) to remove ads
  • 🔊 Ads play sound even when muted
  • 🌐 Ads redirect to Safari unexpectedly

Bugs and requests

Solitaire Classic

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

*Solitaire*

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes at title screen
  • App won't open after reinstall
  • Daily challenge calendar not working (New Year 2017 glitch)
  • Purchase restoration not working after reinstall
  • Ad loop causing repeated Safari redirects
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  • Game freezes during gameplay
  • Ads launching Safari repeatedly
  • Graphics lag and fuzzy animations
  • Ad appearing on settings screen even after purchase
  • Game not loading after closing and reopening

Requested features

10 requests
  • Customizable card designs and backgrounds
  • Reward system for completing challenges
  • Unlock new game board designs
  • Landscape mode support
  • In-game currency shop
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  • Achievement system
  • Ability to view past daily challenges
  • Lower ad removal cost
  • Video ads instead of banner ads
  • Sound control options for ads

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Solitaire Classic

Subscriptions1
  • Solitaire VIP Subscription7 Days trial$1.491 Month
One-time3
  • Cat Lovers Theme Pack$1.99
  • Dog Lovers Theme Pack$1.99
  • Disable ads$3.99
1 purchases

*Solitaire*

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Solitaire Classic free?
Solitaire Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is *Solitaire* free?
*Solitaire* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire Classic or *Solitaire*?
Solitaire Classic is rated higher. Solitaire Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while *Solitaire* averages 3.3 from 55 ratings.
Do Solitaire Classic or *Solitaire* have ads?
Solitaire Classic shows ads; *Solitaire* does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Classic or *Solitaire*?
Solitaire Classic ships an update fortnightly, and *Solitaire* every 9 days. Most recently, Solitaire Classic was updated on October 8, 2026 and *Solitaire* on October 8, 2026.

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