# 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 6.7K). Solitaire∙'s advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire∙ sells 2 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 Solitaire∙. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 6.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 81% of Solitaire∙'s.

Solitaire ships an update every 3 weeks, Solitaire∙ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 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) | [4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id967659458/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 6.7K |
| Positive reviews | 66.4% of reviews | **80.9% 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 | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Murka Contracting Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/307183308) | [Funnerware](https://appshunter.io/developer/674121296) |

## 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/id967659458)

Enjoy a classic card game experience with enhanced features like reshuffling daily challenges and tracking random-shuffle victories. Customize your gameplay with various scoring options, hints, and infinite undo. Play in portrait or landscape mode and earn achievements.

**Highlights:** Reshuffle daily challenges, Track random-shuffle victories, Big, easy-to-read cards, Tap or drag to move, Guaranteed-winnable shuffles, Infinite Undo, Daily Challenges with trophies

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Ad Removal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad Removal | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🧠 Cognitively stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔄 Repetitive daily challenges
- 🔍 Unclear scoring system

**Reported bugs**

- Unwinnable daily challenges with identical card layouts
- Issues with card flipping and automatic card placement

**Requested features**

- Replay or reshuffle option for regular games
- More detailed game statistics and performance tracking
- Improved hint system with multiple suggestions


## 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 and Solitaire∙ are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 28K and 6.7K ratings respectively.

### 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 September 28, 2026 and Solitaire∙ on September 26, 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.*