# Solitaire Classic vs Spider Solitaire Pro!

Solitaire Classic and Spider Solitaire Pro! both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Spider Solitaire Pro!'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.

Both are free to download. Solitaire Classic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Spider Solitaire Pro! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. 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 Spider Solitaire Pro!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 900 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Solitaire Classic's written reviews are positive against 84% of Spider Solitaire Pro!'s.

Solitaire Classic ships an update fortnightly, Spider Solitaire Pro! every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Classic | Spider Solitaire Pro! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic/id341089820/reviews) | **[4.7 (900 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-pro/id529715090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 900 |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 151 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Iversoft Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/336390724) | [Do More Mobile, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318729104) |

## 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


### Spider Solitaire Pro!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-pro/id529715090)

Experience classic Spider Solitaire with intuitive gameplay and beautiful themes. Play offline, track your progress, and utilize helpful features like hints and auto-moves to improve your skills. Enjoy endless challenges with thousands of winnable games.

**Highlights:** Classic Spider Solitaire gameplay, Beautiful HD themes and backgrounds, Customizable card backs, Thousands of winnable games, Play with 1, 2, or 4 suits, Hints, Auto-Move, and Undo options, Portrait & Landscape mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spider Solitaire Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🎨 Excellent themes and backgrounds
- ⏱️ Quick and easy gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and stimulating
- 💰 Worth the paid version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Ads in paid version
- 💲 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- 🔄 Recycled unwinnable games
- 🤯 Frustrating controls and card placement
- 🤖 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes mid-game
- Purchased version still shows ads
- Themes reset after closing the app
- Card stacks overlap with UI elements

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and music
- Implement an autocomplete or hint feature
- Provide win/loss statistics and high scores
- Allow customization of themes and layouts
- Improve card movement and stack accessibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire Classic free?

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

### Is Spider Solitaire Pro! free?

Spider Solitaire Pro! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire Classic or Spider Solitaire Pro!?

Spider Solitaire Pro! is rated higher. Solitaire Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Spider Solitaire Pro! averages 4.7 from 900 ratings.

### Do Solitaire Classic or Spider Solitaire Pro! have ads?

Both Solitaire Classic and Spider Solitaire Pro! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire Classic or Spider Solitaire Pro!?

Solitaire Classic ships an update fortnightly, and Spider Solitaire Pro! every 3 months. Most recently, Solitaire Classic was updated on October 13, 2026 and Spider Solitaire Pro! on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*