# Solitaire vs Spider Solitaire Fun

Solitaire and Spider Solitaire Fun both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 33% of Spider Solitaire Fun's. Solitaire also leads on ratings volume (28K vs 2.9K). Spider Solitaire Fun's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Spider Solitaire Fun sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6 for Spider Solitaire Fun. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire has 28K ratings behind it against 2.9K, 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 33% of Spider Solitaire Fun's.

Solitaire ships an update every 3 weeks, Spider Solitaire Fun monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire | Spider Solitaire Fun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-deluxe-classic/id387301602/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-fun/id1483439031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 33.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Murka Contracting Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/307183308) | [WePlay Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208019144) |

## 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


### Spider Solitaire Fun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-fun/id1483439031)

Experience a classic card game with unique features like "Star Chest" and "Backpack" for enhanced gameplay. Customize your experience with various card designs and backgrounds. Enjoy daily challenges and play offline anytime.

**Highlights:** Unlimited challenges, Creative "Star Chest" and "Backpack" tools, Customizable card faces and backgrounds, Daily challenges with bonus awards, 1, 2, and 4-suit modes, Left-handed mode, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 240 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS | $1.99 | one-time |
| 800 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7200 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 36000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and challenging game
- 🎨 Colorful and pleasing visuals
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay and card movement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔁 Repeated ad freezing issues
- 💰 Paid ad removal not working as expected
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and black screen issues
- 🤯 Frustrating loss of progress and data

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing after updates
- Inability to close certain ad popups
- Daily challenges and progress resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Ability to use accumulated coins
- More backgrounds and card designs to unlock
- Option to disable sound/music
- Ability to pause and resume games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire free?

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

### Is Spider Solitaire Fun free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire or Spider Solitaire Fun?

Solitaire is rated higher. Solitaire averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Spider Solitaire Fun averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Solitaire or Spider Solitaire Fun have ads?

Both Solitaire and Spider Solitaire Fun show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire or Spider Solitaire Fun?

Solitaire ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spider Solitaire Fun monthly. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on October 25, 2026 and Spider Solitaire Fun on October 24, 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.*