# Spider Solitaire Classic vs Dark Solitaire Spider

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider Solitaire Classic | Dark Solitaire Spider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (957 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-classic/id362890121/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-solitaire-spider/id1557086556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **957** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iversoft Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/336390724) | [FLEURETTE, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557086558) |

## What reviewers say

### Spider Solitaire Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-classic/id362890121)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spider VIP Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Disable ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and mentally stimulating
- 💤 Relaxing way to pass time
- 🔍 Good record-keeping and progress tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔊 Loud audio ads that can't be muted
- 🤕 Ads causing migraines/seizures due to flashing
- 📵 Ads blocking gameplay and UI elements
- 🤯 Frustrating ad-related crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Dark Solitaire Spider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-solitaire-spider/id1557086556)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RedJoker3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BlackJoker18 | $4.99 | one-time |
| RedJoker18 | $4.99 | one-time |
| WhiteJoker3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| BlackJoker40 | $9.99 | one-time |
| RedJoker40 | $9.99 | one-time |
| RedJoker230 | $49.99 | one-time |
| WhiteJoker35 | $49.99 | one-time |
| RedJoker500 | $94.99 | one-time |
| WhiteJoker80 | $94.99 | one-time |


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