# Solitaire vs Solitaire·

The clearest difference is monetization model: Solitaire· at ad-supported against Solitaire's free with in-app purchases. Solitaire· also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Solitaire's advantage is chart position (#16 vs unranked). 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.6 for Solitaire·. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1M and 711K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 63% of Solitaire·'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire | Solitaire· |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id359917414/reviews)** | [4.6 (711K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id593715088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1M** | 711K |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **63.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 416 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) | [Zynga Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295913422) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Board, #17 Top Free · Card, #51 Top Grossing · Board, #108 Top Grossing · Card, #186 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/id593715088)

Enjoy classic Klondike solitaire with daily challenges and special events. Customize your game with different decks and backgrounds, and utilize helpful items like unlimited undo and shuffle to aid your play. Track your progress with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Daily Challenge mode, Special Events, Customizable decks and backgrounds, Unlimited Undo item, Shuffle and Hint items, Draw 1 or 3 cards, Left or right-handed play

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium - 3 Months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium - 1 Year | $28.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing game
- 👍 Customizable decks
- 🕹️ Challenging daily challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🤯 Impossible to win games

**Reported bugs**

- New game button not working
- Ads covering gameplay
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Ad-free paid version
- Improved game difficulty balancing
- Ability to track high scores and stats


## 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 is rated higher. Solitaire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1M ratings, while Solitaire· averages 4.6 from 711K ratings.

### 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· monthly. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on September 24, 2026 and Solitaire· on September 25, 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.*