Comparison

Real Solitaire for iPad vs ⋆Solitaire⋆

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

Head to head
About

Real Solitaire for iPad

Enjoy a classic card game experience with a modern twist. This app offers a familiar yet enhanced way to play, featuring intuitive controls, customizable visuals, and multiple game modes to challenge your mind. It's designed for both casual play and strategic engagement.

Highlights
  • Modern design and easy-to-read cards
  • Authentic shuffling algorithm
  • Supports all device orientations
  • Left and right-handed layouts
  • Auto Complete and intelligent hints
  • Multiple game modes (Easy, Hard, Vegas, Timed)
  • Unlimited undo and statistics tracking
Features
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Play the best new free Solitaire! Millions of players around the world love this classic game (also known as Klondike or Patience) because it's easy to play but hard to master. It's the perfect game to play to keep your mind sharp. Modern design, easy to read cards, beautiful graphics, and cool features make Real Solitaire® the one game you won't be able to put down. FEATURES: • Enhanced for Retina display on new iPad and iPad Pro devices • Uses same card shuffling algorithm as Windows Solitaire to offer a truly authentic experience • Supports all device orientations (portrait, portrait upside down, landscape left, and landscape right) • Right handed and left handed layouts • Auto Complete finishes the game for you when all cards are turned over and aligned for a win • Intelligent hints • Drag and drop cards • Double tap cards to move them automatically • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Automatic game saving • Easy Mode (Draw 1) • Hard Mode (Draw 3) • Vegas Mode with cumulative scoring • Timed Mode: the faster you play, the more bonus points you win! • Unlimited undo • Record high scores and game statistics for both Standard and Vegas modes • Built-in help with explanations for Klondike rules, scoring, and a strategy guide • Choose from many beautiful wallpapers • Rewarding win animation • No interference with iPod audio CHAT WITH US! Let us know what you'd like to see next by messaging us on Bluesky, Instagram, or Facebook. Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/realsolitaire.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edgeriftapps Facebook: facebook.com/realsolitaire Stay up to date with the latest app releases from EdgeRift. Check out our website at: http://www.edgerift.com Created and supported by EdgeRift. Thanks for playing and if you have feedback we would love to hear from you so please feel free to contact us! *This version of Real Solitaire® is ad supported, which allows us to continually improve the game for you. If you prefer to play without ads, we recommend that you upgrade to Real Solitaire® Pro for iPad.

About

⋆Solitaire⋆

Experience the classic solitaire card game with beautifully designed cards and themes. This app offers a fun and addictive puzzle experience optimized for mobile, helping you keep your brain sharp. Enjoy daily challenges and customizable options for endless entertainment.

Highlights
  • Classic Solitaire gameplay
  • Daily challenges
  • Customizable themes
  • Draw 1 or 3 cards
  • Undo moves
  • Hints available
  • Offline play
Features
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Solitaire is a classic solitaire card game, which contains the BRAND-NEW designed cards and themes. It is true to the spirit of the classic solitaire (also known as Klondike or Patience) and helps you to keep your brain busy & sharp. - Classic Solitaire Gameplay: We kept the game true to the spirit of the classic solitaire (also known as Klondike or Patience) and specifically optimized the game for an unmatched solitary experience on mobile devices. - Fun & Addictive Challenges: Solitaire card games are fun and challenging puzzle games that anyone can enjoy! The gameplay is very simple to start but hard to master. Millions of users are having fun for hours every day all over the world! - Beautiful Designs & Customizable Themes: By removing all the unnecessary features, our game is the most easy-to-play with clean and intuitive designs. Besides the awesome default theme, we have added 100+ beautiful themes on top of the classic card game design. Our Game Features: - Daily challenges with different levels - Clean and user-friendly menus - Big and easy to see cards - Single tap or drag&drop to move cards - Customizable beautiful themes - Draw 1 card - Draw 3 cards - Auto-collect cards on completion - Auto-save game in play - Feature to UNDO moves - Feature to use hints - Standard or Vegas scoring - Timer mode supported - Left-handed supported - Landscape mode supported - Up to 10 top records - Offline play and no data cost - More features to come! Like playing Patience or Klondike Solitaire on PC? It is surely the BEST classic solitaire game in your hands! Train your brain as well as kill time with friends together! COME and TRY our Solitaire card game NOW! 100% Addictive & Fun, Download It NOW! It's completely Free! Download it now, relax and have fun with the best Solitaire experience!

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⋆Solitaire⋆4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Real Solitaire for iPad at 146K against ⋆Solitaire⋆'s 5.2K. Real Solitaire for iPad also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). ⋆Solitaire⋆'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Real Solitaire for iPad against 4.6 for ⋆Solitaire⋆. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Solitaire for iPad has 146K ratings behind it against 5.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Real Solitaire for iPad's written reviews are positive against 86% of ⋆Solitaire⋆'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Real Solitaire for iPad ships an update every 3 months, ⋆Solitaire⋆ monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Real Solitaire for iPad versus ⋆Solitaire⋆: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReal Solitaire for iPad⋆Solitaire⋆
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (146K ratings)4.6 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.3% of reviews85.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings146K — better5.2K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB106 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEdgeRift, Inc.WePlay Technologies

Customer experience

Real Solitaire for iPad

All ratings146,163 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive82.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.5%

⋆Solitaire⋆

All ratings5,241 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive85.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative9.5%

User reviews

Real Solitaire for iPad

From 146K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple but visually appealing
  • 🎨 Customizable wallpapers and card designs
  • ⚙️ Great game play options
  • 🤖 Helpful 'Not Winnable' notification
  • 🚫 No intrusive ads

Room to improve

  • 🕸️ Distracting moving ads
  • 🤔 Inconsistent scoring system
  • 🎲 Deals that feel unwinnable from the start
  • 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashing issues
  • 🔇 Lack of audio customization options

⋆Solitaire⋆

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and relaxing game
  • 🎨 Beautiful backgrounds and animations
  • 🎯 Challenging but winnable
  • 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
  • 🎶 Calming background music

Room to improve

  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🤖 Ads can be intrusive and disrupt gameplay
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 🔢 Scoring system needs improvement
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

Bugs and requests

Real Solitaire for iPad

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Disappearing holiday-themed wallpapers
  • Issues with double-tap functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to customize card backs
  • Option to reset/clear accumulated scores
  • More control over difficulty level and randomness of deals
  • Improved handling of 'not winnable' situations

⋆Solitaire⋆

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes after watching ads
  • Landscape mode not working properly after recent update
  • Inability to use free daily help feature

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to pay for ad-free version
  • More customization options for backgrounds and themes
  • Ability to track wins/losses and high scores
  • Multiplayer mode to play against friends

In-app purchases

None

Real Solitaire for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

⋆Solitaire⋆

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Real Solitaire for iPad free?
Real Solitaire for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ⋆Solitaire⋆ free?
⋆Solitaire⋆ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Real Solitaire for iPad or ⋆Solitaire⋆?
⋆Solitaire⋆ is rated higher. Real Solitaire for iPad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 146K ratings, while ⋆Solitaire⋆ averages 4.6 from 5.2K ratings.
Do Real Solitaire for iPad or ⋆Solitaire⋆ have ads?
Both Real Solitaire for iPad and ⋆Solitaire⋆ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Real Solitaire for iPad or ⋆Solitaire⋆?
Real Solitaire for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and ⋆Solitaire⋆ monthly. Most recently, Real Solitaire for iPad was updated on November 8, 2026 and ⋆Solitaire⋆ on November 2, 2026.

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