# Solitaire Game Pack vs Full Deck Solitaire

The clearest difference is update cadence: Full Deck Solitaire at every 9 days against Solitaire Game Pack's every 2 months. Full Deck Solitaire also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 23) and device support (3 vs 1). Solitaire Game Pack's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 68%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire Game Pack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Full Deck Solitaire sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Solitaire Game Pack against 4.7 for Full Deck Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Full Deck Solitaire has 23K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Solitaire Game Pack's written reviews are positive against 68% of Full Deck Solitaire's.

Solitaire Game Pack ships an update every 2 months, Full Deck Solitaire every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Game Pack | Full Deck Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-game-pack/id364900881/reviews)** | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-deck-solitaire/id413443169/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.1% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Patrick J Maloney LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297951499) | [GRL Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/399292389) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire Game Pack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-game-pack/id364900881)

Enjoy a collection of fifteen popular solitaire card games on your iPad. Features include customizable backdrops, card backs, and animated deals, with unlimited undo/redo functionality. Games automatically save and resume, and it won't interrupt your music.

**Highlights:** Fifteen popular solitaire games, Portrait and Landscape support, Drag-and-drop interface, Unlimited undo/redo, Selectable table and card backdrops, Animated deals, Automatic game saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great variety of games
- 👍 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Good for passing time
- 👍 Classic solitaire experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing cards in some games
- 🐛 Ads cover cards
- 🐛 Restore purchases not working
- 🐛 Tiny card numbers
- 🐛 Some games virtually impossible to win

**Reported bugs**

- Missing cards
- Restore Purchases not working
- Ads cover cards
- Last update removed menu bar
- No way to start new game or reset game

**Requested features**

- Fix app name on iTunes/iPad
- Fix Restore Purchases option
- Release iPhone/iPod Touch version
- Add sound options (toggle on/off)
- Permit second pass through stack in Thirteen


### Full Deck Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-deck-solitaire/id413443169)

Experience a vast collection of solitaire card games with a beautiful interface and smart features. Track your progress with detailed statistics and enjoy daily challenges for endless fun. Customize your background with stunning visuals.

**Highlights:** 83 unique solitaire variations, Smart hint system, Detailed game statistics, Daily challenges, Customizable backgrounds, Smart badge system

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Background Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| $5,000 poker chips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add $3,000 to AI Players | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Extra Spins | $0.99 | one-time |
| $10,000 in poker chips | $1.99 | one-time |
| $20,000 poker chips | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ALL Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great games
- 👍 Enjoyment
- 🎨 Proper game
- 🎨 Pretty good overall
- 👍 Fantastic solitaire app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Large ads
- 🙄 Spend more time watching ads than playing
- 🙄 Long boring ads
- 🙄 Ads are getting worse
- 🙄 Constantly crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working
- Orientation issues
- Games not functioning properly
- Stats/progress not saving
- Freezing/crashing issues

**Requested features**

- Sound option
- Ability to replay games
- Winnable game option
- Daily challenges
- Scoring system improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire Game Pack free?

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

### Is Full Deck Solitaire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire Game Pack or Full Deck Solitaire?

Solitaire Game Pack is rated higher. Solitaire Game Pack averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Full Deck Solitaire averages 4.7 from 23K ratings.

### Do Solitaire Game Pack or Full Deck Solitaire have ads?

Both Solitaire Game Pack and Full Deck Solitaire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire Game Pack or Full Deck Solitaire?

Solitaire Game Pack ships an update every 2 months, and Full Deck Solitaire every 9 days. Most recently, Solitaire Game Pack was updated on October 14, 2026 and Full Deck Solitaire on October 18, 2026.

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