# Solitaire vs ⋆Solitaire

Solitaire and ⋆Solitaire both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 40% of ⋆Solitaire's. Solitaire also leads on chart position (#13 vs #195). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ⋆Solitaire sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Solitaire against 4.7 for ⋆Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1M and 937K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 40% of ⋆Solitaire's.

Solitaire ships an update monthly, ⋆Solitaire fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire | ⋆Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id359917414/reviews) | [4.7 (937K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic-card-games/id479280326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1M** | 937K |
| Positive reviews | **54.8% of reviews** | 39.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #195 |
| Size | 416 MB | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) | [PlayStudios](https://appshunter.io/developer/624795774) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id359917414)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Board, #17 Top Free · Card, #56 Top Grossing · Board, #112 Top Grossing · Card, #172 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Experience the classic Klondike card game with daily challenges, levels, and customizable options. Improve your strategy with hints and winnable deals. Enjoy a personalized experience with unique themes and stickers.

**Highlights:** Daily Challenges, Levels & Titles, Winning Deals, Customization options, Show Me How To Win feature, Unlimited hints and Undos

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Status 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Status 6 Months | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Status 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Status 12 Months | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Enjoyable game
- 🧠 Good brain exercise
- 🏆 Challenging daily puzzles
- 🎨 Customizable card designs
- 📈 Comprehensive statistics tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Aggressive and intrusive ads
- 🕰️ Slow load times and performance issues
- 🔇 Audio issues with ads overriding settings
- 🤖 Unrealistic high scores suggesting bot use
- 🔒 Lack of contact/support options

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads that cannot be closed or skip
- Inability to restore previous ad-free purchases
- Incorrect or missing daily challenge availability

**Requested features**

- Option to disable daily challenge and level up features
- Ability to replay previous daily challenges
- One-time purchase to remove ads permanently
- Improved card movement and animation customization
- Leaderboard based on human-achievable scores


### ⋆Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic-card-games/id479280326)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Enjoy the classic Klondike Solitaire card game with a modern design. Offers customizable themes, daily challenges, and helpful features like unlimited hints and undos. Play offline anytime, anywhere for a relaxing and rewarding experience.

**Highlights:** Classic Klondike (Patience) gameplay, Draw-1 and Draw-3 modes, Daily Challenges with trophies, Unlimited free hints and undos, Customizable card backs, themes, and backgrounds, Offline play, Left-handed mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Week Ad Removal | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1-Month Ad Removal | $1.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Ad Removal | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| 1-Year Ad Removal | $9.99 | per year |
| Ad Free with Bonus Themes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Customizable card and background designs
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🕹️ Challenging and engaging
- 🕰️ Helps pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads too frequent and intrusive
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🕹️ Games feel rigged or unwinnable
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔊 Loud ads disrupt quiet environments

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when starting new games
- Ads redirect to App Store unexpectedly
- Card sizes shrink, making game unplayable

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable ads permanently
- More random and fair card dealing
- Undo button always visible
- Option to adjust difficulty level
- Improved hint system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire free?

Solitaire 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 or ⋆Solitaire?

Solitaire and ⋆Solitaire are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.1M and 937K ratings respectively.

### Do Solitaire or ⋆Solitaire have ads?

Both Solitaire and ⋆Solitaire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire or ⋆Solitaire?

Solitaire ships an update monthly, and ⋆Solitaire fortnightly. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on September 25, 2026 and ⋆Solitaire on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Solitaire or ⋆Solitaire?

Solitaire currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and ⋆Solitaire at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*