# Spider Solitaire Classic vs Spider ▻ Solitaire +

The clearest difference is price: Spider Solitaire Classic at Free against Spider ▻ Solitaire +'s $4.99. Spider Solitaire Classic also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). Spider ▻ Solitaire +'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (93% vs 56%). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Spider Solitaire Classic is free to download; Spider ▻ Solitaire + costs $4.99 up front. Spider Solitaire Classic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Spider ▻ Solitaire + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spider ▻ Solitaire + holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider ▻ Solitaire + has 5.2K ratings behind it against 956, 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 93% of Spider ▻ Solitaire +'s.

Spider Solitaire Classic ships an update fortnightly, Spider ▻ Solitaire + every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider Solitaire Classic | Spider ▻ Solitaire + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (956 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-classic/id362890121/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-plus/id552517300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 956 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | **93.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 151 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Iversoft Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/336390724) | [PeopleFun CG, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/330688693) |

## 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


### Spider ▻ Solitaire +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-plus/id552517300)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Casino, #90 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Experience a classic card game with stunning graphics and intuitive controls. Enjoy unlimited puzzles, multiple difficulty levels, and helpful features like auto-hints and undo options. This game offers a refined solitaire experience for all players.

**Highlights:** Unlimited free games, Multiple difficulty levels, Tap-to-place card movement, Assisted drag-and-drop, Smart Point System, Extra-large card symbols, Automatic game save

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and thought-provoking
- 🚀 Best version for relaxation
- 👍 Best game ever
- 👍 Still my favorite
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't transfer scores over on ad free version
- 🐛 Unfair game
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Constant messages popping up even with paid version
- 🐛 Ads still appearing after paying for ad-free version

**Reported bugs**

- Can't transfer scores over on ad free version
- Game doesn't work properly on iPhone 12
- Settings buttons not working after update

**Requested features**

- Move back button to upper left corner
- Add redo/forward button
- Add daily challenges/games
- More variety or new levels
- Add start over button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider Solitaire Classic free?

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

### Is Spider ▻ Solitaire + free?

Spider ▻ Solitaire + costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spider Solitaire Classic or Spider ▻ Solitaire +?

Spider ▻ Solitaire + is rated higher. Spider Solitaire Classic averages 4.1 out of 5 from 956 ratings, while Spider ▻ Solitaire + averages 4.8 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Spider Solitaire Classic or Spider ▻ Solitaire + have ads?

Both Spider Solitaire Classic and Spider ▻ Solitaire + show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spider Solitaire Classic or Spider ▻ Solitaire +?

Spider Solitaire Classic ships an update fortnightly, and Spider ▻ Solitaire + every 7 months. Most recently, Spider Solitaire Classic was updated on October 13, 2026 and Spider ▻ Solitaire + on October 16, 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.*