Comparison

Spider Solitaire Classic vs Dark Solitaire Spider

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spider Solitaire Classic

A classic card game offering a challenging twist on Solitaire. Match suits and stack cards in descending order across 1, 2, or 4 suit games. Enjoy a simple, addictive experience with customizable options and brain-training gameplay.

Highlights
  • 1, 2, and 4 suit game options
  • Drag, drop, and tap controls
  • Unlimited undo functionality
  • Portrait and landscape play
  • Right or left-handed play
  • Customizable cards and backgrounds
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Hint system
Features
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The most rewarding twist on Solitaire. It's the Windows classic, leveled up! In Spider Solitaire, you match suits before stacking your cards in descending order - simple to learn, but genuinely challenging to master. Play your way through 1 and 2 suit games, or if you really want a test, take on all 4 suits at once. Whether you're waiting in line or just want to unwind, Spider is the perfect way to relax and sharpen your mind at the same time. It's FREE. Just download to play anywhere, any time, for as long as you'd like. Features: • Choose 1, 2, and 4 suit games • Easy drag, drop and tap controls • Unlimited undo • Play in portrait or landscape • Customize your cards and backgrounds, including seasonal themes • Daily challenges to test your skills • Compete against other players on the leaderboard • Use hints to find those tricky moves Spider 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 Spider Solitaire Classic, try our other games: • Solitaire Classic • Free Cell Classic Visit our website to learn more about our games: https://www.iversoftgames.com/

About

Dark Solitaire Spider

Experience a unique take on Spider Solitaire with four distinct game modes, including special challenges and endless play. Utilize jokers to your advantage and compete globally for high scores. Offers tips for beginners and flexible screen orientation.

Highlights
  • Four unique game modes
  • Almighty Joker cards
  • Beginner-friendly tips
  • Global score rankings
  • Vertical and horizontal screen play
  • Continuous and infinity modes
Features
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Spider Solitaire with enthusiastic fans all over the world! For those who say "normal Spider Solitaire isn't enough" or "get bored" Perhaps everyone will be captivated by this Dark Solitaire Spider. The Dark Solitaire Spider has 4 game modes! 1. Complete mode Complete mode aiming to clear with a special arrangement. The feeling of exhilaration when completed cannot be stopped! !! !! 2. Continuous clear mode A mode in which you can get a black joker or a red joker every time you clear it. How many times can you clear it in a row? 3. Dark mode Dark mode where you cannot enter the mode without using the white joker. This is your chance to get a lot of jokers! 4. Infinity mode Infinity mode for Spider Solitaire will continue forever Competing mode.  The challenge is how many times you can complete a row (lane) by using the joker well. Experience the new Spider Solitaire, the Dark Solitaire Spider. Compete with users all over the world for scores and clear times to become the best in the world! Features of Dark Patience Spider ・ 4 mode selection ・ Almighty Joker Appears in Solitaire ・ A red joker with a row of open bills ・ Easy tips for beginners ・ Ranking display ・ Vertical screen play and horizontal screen play can be freely selected Terms of Use: https://fleu-rette.com/terms-o-service-games/ Privacy Policy: https://fleu-rette.com/privacy-policy-games/

Screenshots

Spider Solitaire Classic4 screens
Dark Solitaire Spider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dark Solitaire Spider at 100% against Spider Solitaire Classic's 56%. Dark Solitaire Spider also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1). Spider Solitaire Classic's advantage is ratings volume (957 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Spider Solitaire Classic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Dark Solitaire Spider sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dark Solitaire Spider holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Solitaire Classic has 957 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Spider Solitaire Classic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dark Solitaire Spider's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spider Solitaire Classic ships an update fortnightly, Dark Solitaire Spider every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spider Solitaire Classic versus Dark Solitaire Spider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpider Solitaire ClassicDark Solitaire Spider
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (957 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings957 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIversoft SolutionsFLEURETTE, K.K.

Customer experience

Spider Solitaire Classic

All ratings957 ratings
Positive78.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews484 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral9.7%
Negative34.5%

Dark Solitaire Spider

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Spider Solitaire Classic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Unresponsive controls and screen jumping
  • Incorrect card placement and game logic issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Paid ad-free version option
  • Ability to customize card backgrounds
  • Restore previous game layout and UI
  • Improved card visibility and scrolling

Dark Solitaire Spider

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spider Solitaire Classic

Subscriptions1
  • Spider VIP Subscription7 Days trial$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Disable ads$3.99
10 purchases

Dark Solitaire Spider

One-time10
  • RedJoker3$0.99
  • BlackJoker18$4.99
  • RedJoker18$4.99
Show 7 more
  • WhiteJoker3$4.99
  • BlackJoker40$9.99
  • RedJoker40$9.99
  • RedJoker230$49.99
  • WhiteJoker35$49.99
  • RedJoker500$94.99
  • WhiteJoker80$94.99

Questions

Is Spider Solitaire Classic free?
Spider Solitaire Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark Solitaire Spider free?
Dark Solitaire Spider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spider Solitaire Classic or Dark Solitaire Spider?
Dark Solitaire Spider is rated higher. Spider Solitaire Classic averages 4.1 out of 5 from 957 ratings, while Dark Solitaire Spider averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spider Solitaire Classic or Dark Solitaire Spider have ads?
Both Spider Solitaire Classic and Dark Solitaire Spider show ads.
Which is updated more often, Spider Solitaire Classic or Dark Solitaire Spider?
Spider Solitaire Classic ships an update fortnightly, and Dark Solitaire Spider every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spider Solitaire Classic was updated on October 20, 2026 and Dark Solitaire Spider on October 11, 2026.

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