# Solitaire Classic vs Solitaire

Solitaire Classic and Solitaire both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 52% of Solitaire Classic's. Solitaire also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 2.7K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire Classic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Solitaire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6 for Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire has 28K 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 66% of Solitaire's.

Solitaire Classic ships an update fortnightly, Solitaire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Classic | Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic/id341089820/reviews) | **[4.6 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-deluxe-classic/id387301602/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **66.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iversoft Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/336390724) | [Murka Contracting Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/307183308) |

## 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


### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-deluxe-classic/id387301602)

This app offers a comprehensive collection of 16 popular solitaire card games in one place. Enjoy classic Klondike, Spider, Tri-Peaks, FreeCell, and many more with helpful tutorials and daily challenges. Play offline with customizable cards and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** 16 popular solitaire games, Daily winnable deals, Best-in-class tutorials, Offline play, Customizable cards and backgrounds, EasyRead Cards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,000 Rewards Credit Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2X Rewards Credits Earned for Arcade Wins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2X Rewards Credits Earned for Arcade Wins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 Rewards Credit Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads plus 5K Rewards Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Rewards Credit Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Rewards Credit Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Rewards Credit Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 Rewards Credit Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Rewards Credit Package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wide variety of games
- 👍 Enjoyable and challenging
- 🕰 Great time-waster

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing/crashing issues
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔇 Ads play audio despite muted settings
- 🤯 Ads disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress/points after app updates
- Inability to exit certain ads
- Ads triggering browser redirects

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- More frequent updates to card/background designs
- Improved game stability and performance


## Frequently asked 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 is rated higher. Solitaire Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Solitaire averages 4.6 from 28K ratings.

### 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 3 weeks. Most recently, Solitaire Classic was updated on November 1, 2026 and Solitaire on November 4, 2026.

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