# Solitaire vs Spider Solitaire ∙

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Solitaire at 75% against Spider Solitaire ∙'s 57%. Solitaire also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Spider Solitaire ∙'s advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 563) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Spider Solitaire ∙ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Solitaire ∙ has 3.4K ratings behind it against 563, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 57% of Spider Solitaire ∙'s.

Solitaire ships an update every 2 months, Spider Solitaire ∙ every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire | Spider Solitaire ∙ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (563 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic-collection/id391358325/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire/id686420990/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 563 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 57.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quadrimind](https://appshunter.io/developer/333619872) | [Solitaire Games Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391057535) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic-collection/id391358325)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $8.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- 🚀 Fast performance
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- ♿ Supports both left and right-handed play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Intrusive ads that cannot be closed
- 🔊 Unwanted music that plays automatically and ignores sound settings
- 🐛 App instability and crashes
- 💔 Recent updates broke previously working features
- 🎮 Game difficulty too easy, lacks challenge

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Spider Solitaire ∙

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire/id686420990)

Experience a classic card game with a popular solitaire variant. Enjoy customizable card decks and boards, multiple difficulty levels, and intelligent assistance. Play in portrait or landscape mode with features like automatic saving and unlimited undo.

**Highlights:** Customizable cards and boards, Three difficulty settings, Portrait and landscape modes, Automatic turn saving, Unlimited cancellations, Intelligent help

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🔒 Works well and doesn't lag

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🔍 Hard to see/read
- 🤖 Automatic moves not always desirable

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing issues
- Glitches with card movement and undo functionality
- Inconsistent ad behavior (ads not closing, multiple ads shown)
- Daily challenge progress reset unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Option to enlarge cards
- Ability to choose difficulty level in daily challenges
- Undo button
- Customization options (card designs, backgrounds, etc.)
- Landscape mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire free?

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

### Is Spider Solitaire ∙ free?

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

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

Solitaire is rated higher. Solitaire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 563 ratings, while Spider Solitaire ∙ averages 4.5 from 3.4K ratings.

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

Both Solitaire and Spider Solitaire ∙ show ads.

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

Solitaire ships an update every 2 months, and Spider Solitaire ∙ every 3 months. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on September 23, 2026 and Spider Solitaire ∙ on September 23, 2026.

---

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