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 ultimate Solitaire game with stunning live backgrounds, daily challenges, and unlimited winning deals. Customize your play style and track your progress with detailed statistics. Enjoy a visually appealing and satisfying card game experience.

Highlights
  • Live Backgrounds
  • Daily Challenges
  • Unlimited Winning Deals
  • Customizable Themes & Card Backs
  • Statistics Tracker
  • Leaderboards & Achievements
  • Undo Functionality
Features
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This brand new fully featured Solitaire is the best Solitaire game you'll ever play! From the amazing Live Backgrounds and Daily Challenges to the classic intuitive gameplay, we promise the most robust and satisfying Solitaire experience you will find in the App Store. Relax with a game at home, during your busy commute to work, or on the plane. Unlimited winning deals ensures you’ll never run out of interesting games to exercise your brain. Track your progress and game stats to beat your best times and scores or see how you rank against other players in the Leaderboards. The best looking card game in the store for an aesthetic play experience: • Live Backgrounds provide wonderfully relaxing, ambient animations • Beautifully crafted and curated themes • Fun and dynamic win animations! • Use our custom card backs, faces, designs, or choose from gallery Customize your play style, from the look and feel to each and every rule: • Draw 1 card • Draw 3 cards • Vegas scoring (-$52) • Unlimited Undo’s • Left handed support • UI customizations • Statistics tracker records your play history • Game Center support for leaderboards and achievements • Portrait and Landscape mode • And much, much more! Daily Challenges: Check in for a NEW challenge every day! • Complete unique and puzzling challenges • Unlock and master achievements to earn trophies for every month! • Earn bronze, silver, and gold trophies. The better you do, the more you'll win. Fans of Solitaire (also known as Patience or Klondike) or any of its variants, such as Tri-Peaks or Spider, will feel right at home with our classic style and gameplay. A great game for Poker and Blackjack players too! We set out to make the best Solitaire available for the App Store and we hope you'll enjoy it. Check back again for updates on new features, theme packs, and more! For fast and friendly support, email us at contact@maplemedia.io.

Screenshots

Solitaire Classic4 screens
Solitaire ◆4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Solitaire Classic at fortnightly against Solitaire ◆'s every 4 months. Solitaire Classic also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Solitaire ◆'s advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 52%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Solitaire Classic against 4.6 for Solitaire ◆. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Solitaire Classic's written reviews are positive against 79% of Solitaire ◆'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire Classic ships an update fortnightly, Solitaire ◆ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Solitaire Classic versus Solitaire ◆: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire ClassicSolitaire ◆
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings)4.6 (5K ratings)
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews79.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.7K5K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB180 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIversoft SolutionsDo More Mobile, LLC.

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 ratings5,042 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative12.7%

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 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Visually appealing graphics
  • 🎨 Customizable card designs and backgrounds
  • ⏱️ Automatic game completion when won
  • 🎶 Relaxing background music

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Too many ads and long ad durations
  • 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing issues
  • 🔌 Drains battery quickly
  • 🤔 Lack of challenge for experienced players

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

3 issues
  • Cards becoming hidden under others
  • Sound effects disappearing after phone calls
  • Leaderboard/achievements not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Achievements and progress tracking
  • Ability to disable ads for a fee
  • More card and background design options
  • Difficulty settings for different skill levels

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
  • Solitaire Premium - Remove Ads$19.99

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 and Solitaire ◆ are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.7K and 5K ratings respectively.
Do Solitaire Classic or Solitaire ◆ have ads?
Both Solitaire Classic and Solitaire ◆ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Classic or Solitaire ◆?
Solitaire Classic ships an update fortnightly, and Solitaire ◆ every 4 months. Most recently, Solitaire Classic was updated on September 29, 2026 and Solitaire ◆ on September 25, 2026.

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