Comparison

Solitaire vs Citadel Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire

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
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Not just plain old solitaire like all the rest… Solitaire Deluxe®! 16 Solitaires in one! Classic (Klondike Solitaire), Spider Solitaire, TriPeaks Solitaire, Pyramid Solitaire, FreeCell and ALL of the most popular types of solitaire in the world, in one beautiful app. Have you tried Spiderette? How about Canfield? It’s all here!! Grow your brain: challenge yourself with a new style of solitaire, or just stick with classic solitaire. Whatever you choose, our best-in-class tutorials will help you learn something fun and new. Just listen to what people are saying: ***** “This has to be the best solitaire collection in existence!” -J. Strother ***** “Best.Card.Game.EVER.! Love this!! Best free solitaire app EVER.!!!!!!!” -AngelSezRawr ***** “The best solitaire game I’ve ever found!” –Mcheadache ***** “Lots of fun. It goes beyond Klondike because it gives different games of Solitaire. I looove it” –DanielaM1323 ***** “Totally addicted! Love this game!” –Damom53 ***** “Best suite of Solitaire games I’ve seen – great crisp shapes making it easy to distinguish between suits.” -Purplnth THANK YOU to everyone for all of the great Solitaire Deluxe reviews! And from the App Review Sites: ***** “Five Stars! All kinds of extra features that make the game even more fun…most importantly you are getting a full game for free.” – The Apple Clan ***** “The only game in town…there is value in such packages when they go the extra mile.” – PocketGamer ***** “The cream of the crop. Workers of the world, commence shuffling!” – LA Daily News The most feature-rich Solitaire in the App Store: Classic, Spider, Tri-Peaks, FreeCell and more, all in one convenient app! The original: Solitaire Deluxe has been the leading solitaire game for your mobile device since 2003. With its simple controls, exclusive EasyRead Cards, and new winnable deals every day, Solitaire Deluxe is your premium choice… and it’s all free. 16 GAMES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL SOLITAIRE Klondike (Classic Windows Solitaire), FreeCell, Spider, Pyramid, Tri-Peaks, Chinese Solitaire, Scorpion, Yukon, Golf, Canfield, Kings Corner, Vanishing Cross, Spiderette, Poker, Russian Solitaire and The Harp. FEATURES Daily Winnable Deals – deals have guaranteed winnable solutions that are updated every day! Play with friends or play alone. Pick-up and play anywhere – no internet connection required. Best-in-class tutorials for all 16 games. Landscape or portrait modes. Exclusive Easy Read™ cards. HD Display. Customizable cards & backgrounds. Optimized for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Share scores with friends using Facebook Connect. And the best customer care for any of your questions! GAME UPDATES & TIPS www.facebook.com/solitairedeluxe or www.facebook.com/mobiledeluxe You can also check out www.solitairedeluxe.com for more great info and tips! This is classic solitaire the way it should be! From Mobile Deluxe, the makers of Big Win Slots™, Solitaire Deluxe® 2, Sudoku Deluxe® Social, and Solitaire Deluxe® Cash Prizes!

About

Citadel Solitaire

A refined card game offering classic solitaire strategy with a modern design. It's easy to learn but challenging to master, perfect for quick, relaxing play that rewards thoughtful moves.

Highlights
  • Classic Castle Solitaire gameplay
  • Smooth modern design
  • Intuitive tap or drag controls
  • Unlimited undo
  • Helpful hints
  • Stats and win streak tracking
Features
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Enter a world of strategy and elegance with Castle Solitaire, a refined take on the classic patience game. Easy to learn but tricky to master, Citadel challenges you to build four royal foundations from the ground up — all while managing your tableau with precision and care. Perfect for casual players and card game aficionados alike, it’s a quick, relaxing escape that rewards smart moves and sharp thinking. Features: - Classic Castle Solitaire gameplay with smooth modern design - Intuitive controls – tap or drag to play - Unlimited undo and helpful hints for stress-free play - Track your stats, win streaks Whether you have a few minutes or an entire afternoon, Castle Solitaire is your personal kingdom of calm.

Screenshots

Solitaire4 screens
Citadel Solitaire2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Citadel Solitaire at none against Solitaire's shown. Citadel Solitaire also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Citadel Solitaire sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Citadel Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire has 28K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire ships an update every 3 weeks, Citadel Solitaire every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Solitaire versus Citadel Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaireCitadel Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (28K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings28K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMurka Contracting LimitedVlad Feinstein

Bugs and requests

Solitaire

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Citadel Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Solitaire

One-time10
  • 2,000 Rewards Credit Package$0.99
  • 2X Rewards Credits Earned for Arcade Wins$0.99
  • 2X Rewards Credits Earned for Arcade Wins$1.99
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  • 7,000 Rewards Credit Package$2.99
  • Remove Ads plus 5K Rewards Credits$4.99
  • 20,000 Rewards Credit Package$4.99
  • 50,000 Rewards Credit Package$9.99
  • 45,000 Rewards Credit Package$11.99
  • 150,000 Rewards Credit Package$14.99
  • 100,000 Rewards Credit Package$19.99
3 purchases

Citadel Solitaire

One-time3
  • Thank you!$0.99
  • Thank you very much!$2.99
  • Support tip$9.99

Questions

Is Solitaire free?
Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Citadel Solitaire free?
Citadel Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire or Citadel Solitaire?
Citadel Solitaire is rated higher. Solitaire averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Citadel Solitaire averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Solitaire or Citadel Solitaire have ads?
Solitaire shows ads; Citadel Solitaire does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire or Citadel Solitaire?
Solitaire ships an update every 3 weeks, and Citadel Solitaire every 5 months. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on November 13, 2026 and Citadel Solitaire on November 5, 2026.

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