Comparison

Real Solitaire Pro vs Solitaire by Staple Games

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

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About

Real Solitaire Pro

Experience a classic card game with a modern twist. Enjoy beautiful graphics, customizable themes, and intelligent features designed to keep your mind sharp. Play solo or compete with others through leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Modern design with easy-to-read cards
  • Holiday themes and customizable wallpapers
  • Authentic shuffling algorithm
  • Right and left-handed layouts
  • Auto-complete and intelligent hints
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
  • Multiple game modes (Easy, Hard, Vegas, Timed)
Features
Currently charting
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Play the best new Solitaire for iPhone! 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: • NEW! All of the holiday themes you love in Real Solitaire for iPad are now available in Real Solitaire for iPhone! • Enhanced gameplay supporting all iPhones and screen sizes • Uses same card shuffling algorithm as Windows Solitaire to offer a truly authentic experience • Supports all device orientations (portrait, landscape left, and landscape right) • Right handed and left handed layouts • NEW! Auto Complete finishes the game for you when all cards are turned over and aligned for a win • NEW! Intelligent hints • Drag and drop cards • NEW! Double tap cards to move them automatically • NEW! 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 Apple Music and other music apps so you can listen to your favorite songs while playing solitaire CHAT WITH US! Let us know what you'd like to see next by messaging us on Facebook or Twitter. Facebook: facebook.com/realsolitaire Twitter: twitter.com/realsolitaire Stay up to date with the latest app releases from EdgeRift. Check out our website at: https://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! HAVE AN IPAD? Be sure to check out Real Solitaire for iPad!

About

Solitaire by Staple Games

A classic card game designed to sharpen your mind with straightforward, intuitive gameplay. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with essential features for a timeless challenge.

Highlights
  • Draw 1 or 3 cards
  • Intuitive tap to play
  • Intelligent auto-complete
  • Right or left handed play
  • Auto-save progress
  • Unlimited undo
  • Dark Mode
Features
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Train your brain with a daily dose of Solitaire! Crafted by our small team with a passion for timeless classics, this is the straightforward, no-nonsense version of the card game you know and love – keeping you sharp without any unnecessary fluff or distractions. Simple and intuitive gameplay with a minimalistic design ensures nothing gets between you and the game. Exactly what you're looking for in a classic Solitaire app. Try it out! FEATURES: -Draw 1 card -Draw 3 cards -Easy to read cards -Intuitive tap to play -Intelligent auto-complete -Right or left handed play -Auto-save, so you never lose your progress -Unlimited undo -Statistics -Auto Helper -Dark Mode How to Win: Move all 52 cards up to the four foundations in sequential order, Ace to King, for each suit Klondike Rules: There are 7 Tableau columns with the last card of each face-up. Any face-up card can be moved onto another card on the Tableaus if it is in descending order of alternating colors, e.g. 8 of Hearts on a 9 of clubs or Jack of spades on Q of Diamonds. You can also move multiple cards at a time if they are already in descending order of alternating colors. In addition to using cards from the Tableaus, you can also play cards out of the Stock/Deck. You can choose (in settings) if you would like to pull 3 cards or 1 card at a time from the Stock. When a Tableau column is completely empty, the available space can be filled with a King. As they become available, cards from Ace to King can be moved from the Stock or the Tableaus to the Foundations. We are here to help: You will learn quickly, we promise! If you get stuck, tap on any card and the app will automatically make a valid move if one exists.

Screenshots

Real Solitaire Pro4 screens
Solitaire by Staple Games2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Solitaire by Staple Games at Free against Real Solitaire Pro's $4.99. Solitaire by Staple Games also leads on ratings volume (544K vs 1.3K) and review sentiment (78% vs 60%). Real Solitaire Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Solitaire by Staple Games is free to download; Real Solitaire Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solitaire by Staple Games holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire by Staple Games has 544K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Real Solitaire Pro's written reviews are positive against 78% of Solitaire by Staple Games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Real Solitaire Pro versus Solitaire by Staple Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReal Solitaire ProSolitaire by Staple Games
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings)4.8 (544K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K544K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEdgeRift, Inc.Staple Games

Customer experience

Real Solitaire Pro

All ratings1,150 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral11.8%
Negative28.0%

Solitaire by Staple Games

All ratings543,558 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews994 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative15.8%

Bugs and requests

Real Solitaire Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Solitaire by Staple Games

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Games sometimes unsolvable
  • Delayed card movement response

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to adjust difficulty levels
  • Ability to track game statistics
  • Landscape mode for larger cards

In-app purchases

None

Real Solitaire Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Solitaire by Staple Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Real Solitaire Pro free?
Real Solitaire Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solitaire by Staple Games free?
Solitaire by Staple Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Real Solitaire Pro or Solitaire by Staple Games?
Solitaire by Staple Games is rated higher. Real Solitaire Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Solitaire by Staple Games averages 4.8 from 544K ratings.
Do Real Solitaire Pro or Solitaire by Staple Games have ads?
Solitaire by Staple Games shows ads; Real Solitaire Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Real Solitaire Pro or Solitaire by Staple Games?
Real Solitaire Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire by Staple Games every 2 months. Most recently, Real Solitaire Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Solitaire by Staple Games on October 25, 2026.

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