# Solitaire vs Solitaire ▪

The clearest difference is update cadence: Solitaire at every 3 weeks against Solitaire ▪'s every 2 months. Solitaire also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 1.8K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire ▪ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Solitaire against 4.7 for Solitaire ▪. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire has 28K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 73% of Solitaire ▪'s.

Solitaire ships an update every 3 weeks, Solitaire ▪ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire | Solitaire ▪ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-deluxe-classic/id387301602/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1140186382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Murka Contracting Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/307183308) | [Spider Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127784526) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-deluxe-classic/id387301602)

This app offers a comprehensive collection of 16 popular solitaire card games in one place. Enjoy classic Klondike, Spider, Tri-Peaks, FreeCell, and many more with helpful tutorials and daily challenges. Play offline with customizable cards and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** 16 popular solitaire games, Daily winnable deals, Best-in-class tutorials, Offline play, Customizable cards and backgrounds, EasyRead Cards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,000 Rewards Credit Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2X Rewards Credits Earned for Arcade Wins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2X Rewards Credits Earned for Arcade Wins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 Rewards Credit Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads plus 5K Rewards Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Rewards Credit Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Rewards Credit Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 45,000 Rewards Credit Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 Rewards Credit Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Rewards Credit Package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wide variety of games
- 👍 Enjoyable and challenging
- 🕰 Great time-waster

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing/crashing issues
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔇 Ads play audio despite muted settings
- 🤯 Ads disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress/points after app updates
- Inability to exit certain ads
- Ads triggering browser redirects

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- More frequent updates to card/background designs
- Improved game stability and performance


### Solitaire ▪

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1140186382)

Experience the classic Klondike solitaire game with multiple modes and customizable options. Enjoy an intuitive interface with features like automatic saving and move cancellation. Offers a free trial with an optional subscription for an ad-free experience and exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Standard and Vegas solitaire modes, 1 or 3 card draw options, Portrait and landscape orientation, Left or right-handed play, Automatic game saving, Unlimited move cancellation, Intelligent help system

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solitaire Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent game
- 🕰 Great time killer
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🎨 Customizable options
- 🔍 Helpful hints and tips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Too many ads
- ⏱ Slow performance after updates
- 🔇 Ads play sound even with volume off
- 🤯 Impossible or frustrating game states

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect date display on daily challenges
- Crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Inability to complete certain game states

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn off ads completely
- More challenging game modes
- Improved daily challenge tracking
- Multiplayer or competitive features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire free?

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

### Is Solitaire ▪ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire or Solitaire ▪?

Solitaire ▪ is rated higher. Solitaire averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Solitaire ▪ averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Solitaire or Solitaire ▪ have ads?

Both Solitaire and Solitaire ▪ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire or Solitaire ▪?

Solitaire ships an update every 3 weeks, and Solitaire ▪ every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on November 3, 2026 and Solitaire ▪ on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*