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 card game on your mobile device. Personalize your gameplay with custom themes, choose your difficulty, and track your progress. Enjoy this timeless puzzle game anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • 40+ custom themes
  • Draw-1 or Draw-3 modes
  • Statistics tracking
  • Landscape/portrait orientation
  • Left/right-handed layout
  • Drag & drop, tap to move, auto-move controls
Features
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The BEST Solitaire for iPad and iPhone. The addicting game you’ve been playing on your computer for years now goes wherever you do. Whether you know it as Patience, Klondike, or just Solitaire, this popular game is one of the best games around. ~~Make it YOUR Solitaire~~ + Personalize your experience with more than 40 custom themes + Change difficulty with Draw-1 or Draw-3 game modes + Track your statistics and watch how you improve over time + Play in either landscape or portrait orientation + Use left or right-handed layout + Use the controls that are most comfortable for you: drag & drop, tap to move, or auto-move We'd love to hear your suggestions on how to improve the app! Email us at contact@maplemedia.io.

Screenshots

Solitaire Classic4 screens
Solitaire ‣4 screens

Verdict

The call

Solitaire Classic and Solitaire ‣ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Solitaire ‣'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Solitaire Classic's. Solitaire Classic's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 4.5 for Solitaire ‣. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 3.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Solitaire Classic's written reviews are positive against 80% of Solitaire ‣'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire Classic ships an update fortnightly, Solitaire ‣ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 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) — better4.5 (3.7K ratings)
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews79.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.7K3.7K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 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 MB172 MB
Age rating4+17+
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 ratings3,746 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive79.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.9%

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 3.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Great game
  • 🎮 Fun and relaxing to play
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🕰 Good way to pass time

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Ads are too frequent/intrusive
  • 🔒 Issues with in-app purchases/premium version
  • 🔧 Glitches and performance issues
  • 🆕 Dislike changes in new updates

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
  • Game freezing/crashing
  • Ads not removed after purchase
  • Incorrect card shuffling

Requested features

3 requests
  • Auto-complete feature
  • More customization options
  • Ability to disable music/sounds

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$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 is rated higher. Solitaire Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Solitaire ‣ averages 4.5 from 3.7K 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 months. Most recently, Solitaire Classic was updated on September 29, 2026 and Solitaire ‣ on September 28, 2026.

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