Comparison

Real Solitaire for iPad vs Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad)

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 3D Lite (iPad)

Experience a collection of five engaging solitaire games with stunning 3D graphics and animations. Enjoy challenging gameplay, customizable decks and backgrounds, and online scoreboards. Perfect for both casual players and solitaire enthusiasts seeking a fresh twist on classic card games.

Highlights
  • Five solitaire games (Gaps, Pyramid, Scorpion, Tri-Peaks, Twenty)
  • High-quality 3D graphics and animations
  • Online scoreboards for global competition
  • In-game tutorials for easy learning
  • Customizable card decks and backgrounds
  • Option to use personal photos as backgrounds
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"Love the different games, good challenges but always a chance at getting them out." "I really love this game! It is harder than regular solitaire, but not boring. I am addicted." "These are some of the best solitaire games available. The graphics, design and clarity make them fun and exciting. I like to come back to them again and again." "I've never played he game Twenty with conventional cards but I can't quit playing now!" "Gaps is a good game, enjoy it very much. Twenty is the BEST; an excellent mix of skill and luck. Can't believe it's free as I would pay for it if it weren't. Good graphix." "I play every night before going to bed...it's a great twist to the traditional solitaire." "I love games that require thinking but fun at the same time." "I downloaded the freebie and get 4 games that are all GREAT!" "Challenging and enjoyable, also addictive. GREAT" Enjoy 5 super solitaires games: Gaps, Pyramid, Scorpion, Tri-Peaks & Twenty, all bundled in one fantastic free game. The game comes with tons of features and options: * Very high quality graphics * 3D animation effects * Online scores - compete against the world * Easily learn how to play with the in-game tutorials * Lots of different card decks and backs * Lots of different backgrounds * Use your own photos as backgrounds * Optional real-life (human) card positioning * ... and lots more ... With emphasis on ease-of-play and smooth beautiful graphics, Solitaire 3D is the perfect solitaire partner for all. Look no further for your all-in-one free high quality solitaire solution for your iPad.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Real Solitaire for iPad at none against Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad)'s 5. Real Solitaire for iPad also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 54%) and ratings volume (146K vs 50). Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating and device support 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. Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Real Solitaire for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 3D Lite (iPad). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Solitaire for iPad has 146K ratings behind it against 50, 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 54% of Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Real Solitaire for iPad ships an update every 3 months, Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Real Solitaire for iPad versus Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReal Solitaire for iPadSolitaire 3D Lite (iPad)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (146K ratings) — better4.6 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews82.3% of reviews — better53.7% of reviews
Number of ratings146K — better50
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS15.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB151 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEdgeRift, Inc.GrassGames

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 3D Lite (iPad)

All ratings48 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative42.2%

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 3D Lite (iPad)

From 50 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
  • 🧘 Relaxing and mind-calming experience
  • 🎮 Multiple game variations to choose from
  • 🎨 Good graphics and elegant interface
  • 💰 Free app with no ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes after updates
  • 🎮 Limited game selection in free version
  • 🔄 Lost in-app purchases after updates
  • 📊 Unstable leaderboard system
  • 🎨 Limited customization options

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 3D Lite (iPad)

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on startup after July 2013 update
  • Profile won't load after updates
  • Game closes when selecting or creating player
  • In-app purchases disappear after updates
  • Game crashes after winning
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  • Top of game blocked by UI elements
  • Leaderboard scores disappear and reappear
  • Game won't open on iPad after retina display update
  • Crashes when opening app on iPad 2

Requested features

6 requests
  • Custom background photos
  • Auto-fill feature for matching numbers
  • Additional game variations
  • Ability to disable online score submission
  • Automatic 'no more moves' detection
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  • More background options with varied graphics

In-app purchases

None

Real Solitaire for iPad

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad)

One-time5
  • Pyramid Pack$0.99
  • Spider Solitaires Pack$0.99
  • Klondike Solitaires Pack$0.99
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  • Happy Pack$0.99
  • Card Decks Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Real Solitaire for iPad free?
Real Solitaire for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) free?
Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Real Solitaire for iPad or Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad)?
Real Solitaire for iPad is rated higher. Real Solitaire for iPad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 146K ratings, while Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) averages 4.6 from 50 ratings.
Do Real Solitaire for iPad or Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) have ads?
Real Solitaire for iPad shows ads; Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) does not.
Which is updated more often, Real Solitaire for iPad or Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad)?
Real Solitaire for iPad ships an update every 3 months, and Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) every 6 months. Most recently, Real Solitaire for iPad was updated on November 8, 2026 and Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) on November 1, 2026.

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