# Solitaire Game Pack vs Solitaire Master

The clearest difference is rating: Solitaire Game Pack at 4.8 against Solitaire Master's 4.6. Solitaire Master's advantage is ratings volume (123 vs 23) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire Game Pack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solitaire Master sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solitaire Game Pack holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Master has 123 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Solitaire Game Pack's written reviews are positive against 88% of Solitaire Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Solitaire Game Pack ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire Master every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Game Pack | Solitaire Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-game-pack/id364900881/reviews)** | [4.6 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-master-pro/id6444720973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patrick J Maloney LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297951499) | [Ruben Reboredo](https://appshunter.io/developer/737380887) |

## 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


### Solitaire Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-master-pro/id6444720973)

Enjoy a vast collection of over 130 solitaire games with stunning graphics and animations. Play classic favorites like Klondike, Freecell, and Spider, or explore new challenges. Unlock all content for free by earning rewards, or opt for an ad-free experience through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Over 130 solitaire games, Classic Klondike, Freecell, Spider, Pyramid, Detailed game instructions, Customizable backgrounds and decks, Offline play, Achievements and leaderboards, Unlock content with rewards

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Graphic Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Solitaire Pack 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Solitaire Pack 03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Solitaire Pack 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Jokers | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1250 Jokers | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Jokers | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Solitaires | $2.99 | one-time |
| From "ad-free" to Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove advertising | $4.99 | one-time |
| Solitaire Master Premium | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wide variety of solitaire games
- 💡 Many customization options
- 💰 Fair pricing, no subscription
- 😊 Developer responsiveness
- ✨ Great attention to detail

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Excessive and long ads
- ⚠️ Ads redirect to browser
- 🐛 "Start Engine" ad fix needed
- 👎 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 😠 Ads are repetitive and long

**Reported bugs**

- "Start Engine" ad requires device restart
- Ads redirect to browser
- UI intrudes with Siri button on iPhone 15
- Hint and undo buttons are small and close to the bottom
- Non-functional "skip video" buttons during ads

**Requested features**

- Decrease ad frequency and length
- Add rules or tutorials for various games
- Implement dark mode
- Add numbered deals, especially for Freecell
- Allow choosing specific decks per game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire Game Pack free?

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

### Is Solitaire Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire Game Pack or Solitaire Master?

Solitaire Game Pack is rated higher. Solitaire Game Pack averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Solitaire Master averages 4.6 from 123 ratings.

### Do Solitaire Game Pack or Solitaire Master have ads?

Both Solitaire Game Pack and Solitaire Master show ads.

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

Solitaire Game Pack ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire Master every 6 weeks. Most recently, Solitaire Game Pack was updated on October 14, 2026 and Solitaire Master on October 13, 2026.

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