# Solitaire vs Nine

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nine at none against Solitaire's 4. Solitaire's advantage is chart position (#15 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Nine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Solitaire ships an update every 5 weeks, Nine every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire | Nine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id359917414/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.1M** | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 417 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) | [Creasant Innovision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1098066469) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Board, #18 Top Free · Card, #53 Top Grossing · Board, #115 Top Grossing · Card, #198 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


### Nine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nine-grid-duel/id6760759299)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire free?

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

### Is Nine free?

Nine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Solitaire or Nine have ads?

Both Solitaire and Nine show ads.

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

Solitaire ships an update every 5 weeks, and Nine every 6 weeks. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on October 19, 2026 and Nine on October 1, 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.*