Comparison

Solitaire vs Solitaire Retro ∙

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire

Enjoy a collection of classic card games including Klondike, Spider, and FreeCell. Features smart tips, fluid gameplay, and customizable options like dark mode and different table colors. Optimized for portable devices with larger, easy-to-read cards.

Highlights
  • Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid, 3 Peaks, Everest
  • Smart tips and fluid gameplay
  • Adjustable interface for left/right-handed players
  • Larger, easy-to-read cards
  • Dark mode and multiple table colors
  • Unlimited undo steps
  • Autosave and automatic move
Features
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The classic solitaire (Klondike) joins Spider and FreeCell to bring to you the most classic solitaires, beside them a Quadrimind original creation, Everest * and completely redesigned versions of Pyramid and 3 Peaks * solitaires that became more dynamic and fun for portable devices. Artificial Intelligence is used to bring a more pleasant experience with smart tips and a fluid gameplay. The Quadrimind Solitaire Collection has a simple and intuitive interface with a smart gameplay that provides a dynamic game experience designed for portable devices. Main characteristics: - Larger cards, easy to read and click - The interface automatically adjusts for righties or lefties - Hints during the game - It’s possible to restart the game - Card sounds and animations - Multiple winning animations Other great features: - Multiple playing cards - Different table colors - New dark mode * - Autosave; - Automatic move - Unlimited undo steps; - Double click the screen to undo; The classic solitaire (or Klondice), is the most traditional solitaire game. A tableau of seven columns of cards is arranged on the table with the top card face up; the remaining cards forming a draw pile. The goal is to move all 52 cards in the deck into four suit-specific foundation stacks. The main objective of the Spider Solitaire is to remove all the cards from the table by creating descending sequence of the same suit, from King (K) to Ace (A). When a sequence is completely formed it is automatically removed from the game. FreeCell is a solitaire-based card game played with a 52-card standard deck. It is fundamentally different from most solitaire games because a very few hands are unsolvable. Pyramid, 3 Peaks * and Everest * have the same goal, remove all the cards from the pyramids. In Everest and Pyramid the cards are removed in pairs of the same value or that the sum is 13, in the 3 peaks the cards are individually removed in the sequence mode. * Only available for subscribers. SUBSCRIBING - All users can subscribe to acess the premium content and remove ads within the app and take advantage of a free trial month offer. At the end of the introductory term, the subscription will automatically renew onto a month subscription or annual subscription at the standard price. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at a cost of $0.49/R$1.50 (for a monthly subscription) or $4.49/R$12.90 (for an annual subscription). You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by iTunes - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable - Terms of use and privacy policy can be found at www.quadrimind.com/privacy

About

Solitaire Retro ∙

Experience a classic card game with a retro pixel art aesthetic. Enjoy multiple game modes, customizable options, and intelligent assistance for an optimal playing experience. Save your progress and undo moves easily.

Highlights
  • Pixel art retro design
  • 4 classic solitaire modes
  • 1 or 3 card draw options
  • Winning deals
  • Customizable cards and boards
  • Full statistics
  • Automatic game saving
Features
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Discover Solitaire Retro, a pixel art version of the most popular classic card game in the World. We are working hard every day to offer you the best gaming experience and design on a Solitaire. Play 4 classic modes on your iPhone and iPad : Normal 1/3 card(s) / and Vegas 1/3 card(s) OUR PLAYERS SAY - "Excellent! The best solitaire app on the AppStore!" - "The Vegas mode is seriously addictive, I spend hours on it! And what's more, the app is beautifully designed." Explore a comprehensive and fun-packed version of solitaire and join the thousands of players already hooked! DIFFERENT GAME MODES - Standard solitaire mode or Vegas mode - 1 or 3 card draw - Portrait or landscape mode - Play left or right-handed - Winning deal: play only games that can be finished! COMPLETE FUNCTIONALITY - Customize your cards and boards - Full statistics - Games are automatically saved - Cancel moves as many times as you want - Intelligent help AN OPTIMAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE - Play and move cards easily - Touch a card to move it automatically - Automatically end your turn on solitaire Please feel free to contact us at support@greenpandagames.com if you encounter any problem regarding this app. For the latest news and updates on Green Panda Games: LIKE us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Green-Panda-Games-1696022237280275/ Follow us on Twitter @greenpandagames Visit us at: http://www.greenpandagames.com

Screenshots

Solitaire4 screens
Solitaire Retro ∙4 screens

Verdict

The call

Solitaire and Solitaire Retro ∙ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Solitaire Retro ∙'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Solitaire's. Solitaire Retro ∙ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Solitaire Retro ∙ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Solitaire against 4.7 for Solitaire Retro ∙. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 563 and 866 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 86% of Solitaire Retro ∙'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire Retro ∙ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Solitaire versus Solitaire Retro ∙: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaireSolitaire Retro ∙
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (563 ratings)4.7 (866 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews86.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings563866 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuadrimindSolitaire Games Studio

Customer experience

Solitaire

All ratings563 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative20.3%

Solitaire Retro ∙

All ratings866 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews378 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative6.3%

Bugs and requests

Solitaire

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes and instability
  • Ads without close button forcing game completion
  • Music plays despite sound being turned off
  • Double-tap feature removed in new version
  • Video reward system only shows on half of wins
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  • Sound disabled when video unavailable

Requested features

5 requests
  • Move preview feature for Spider solitaire (show all available moves at once)
  • Restore double-tap feature to send cards to holding stacks
  • Option to disable background music
  • More card face and back designs
  • More color options for customization

Solitaire Retro ∙

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Solitaire

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription1 Month trial$8.991 Year
1 purchases

Solitaire Retro ∙

One-time1
  • Premium Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Solitaire free?
Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Retro ∙ free?
Solitaire Retro ∙ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire or Solitaire Retro ∙?
Solitaire and Solitaire Retro ∙ are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 563 and 866 ratings respectively.
Do Solitaire or Solitaire Retro ∙ have ads?
Both Solitaire and Solitaire Retro ∙ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire or Solitaire Retro ∙?
Solitaire ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire Retro ∙ every 3 months. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on September 23, 2026 and Solitaire Retro ∙ on September 22, 2026.

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