# Spider Solitaire vs ⋆Solitaire⋆

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ⋆Solitaire⋆ at none against Spider Solitaire's 4. ⋆Solitaire⋆ also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Spider Solitaire's advantage is ratings volume (862K vs 5.2K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spider Solitaire sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ⋆Solitaire⋆ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spider Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Solitaire has 862K ratings behind it against 5.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Spider Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 86% of ⋆Solitaire⋆'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider Solitaire | ⋆Solitaire⋆ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (862K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-card-game/id395979574/reviews)** | [4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1140351199/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **862K** | 5.2K |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 361 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) | [WePlay Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208019144) |

## What reviewers say

### Spider Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-card-game/id395979574)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Free · Card, #117 Top Free · Board, #146 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Experience a classic card game with adjustable difficulty levels and daily challenges. Customize your gameplay with various themes and enjoy features like winning deals and unlimited undo options. Track your progress and stats for hours of brain-teasing fun.

**Highlights:** Daily Challenges with calendar themes, Winning Deals for guaranteed solutions, Customizable card and background themes, Adjustable difficulty (1-4 suits), Unlimited undo option, Statistics tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Status 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Status 6 Months | $2.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Status 3 Months | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Status 12 Months | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Enjoyable game
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating
- 🕰️ Relaxing time-killer
- 👍 Customizable options
- 🏆 Satisfying daily challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🔇 Sound issues with ads
- 🤯 Frustrating ad experiences

**Reported bugs**

- Game restarting after leaving briefly
- Leaderboard and progress issues after updates
- Ads causing screen orientation changes

**Requested features**

- Ability to save game progress
- More detailed statistics and tracking
- Option to disable animations and effects
- Improved ad experience (fewer, less intrusive)


### ⋆Solitaire⋆

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id1140351199)

Experience the classic solitaire card game with beautifully designed cards and themes. This app offers a fun and addictive puzzle experience optimized for mobile, helping you keep your brain sharp. Enjoy daily challenges and customizable options for endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Classic Solitaire gameplay, Daily challenges, Customizable themes, Draw 1 or 3 cards, Undo moves, Hints available, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and relaxing game
- 🎨 Beautiful backgrounds and animations
- 🎯 Challenging but winnable
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay
- 🎶 Calming background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤖 Ads can be intrusive and disrupt gameplay
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔢 Scoring system needs improvement
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after watching ads
- Landscape mode not working properly after recent update
- Inability to use free daily help feature

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- More customization options for backgrounds and themes
- Ability to track wins/losses and high scores
- Multiplayer mode to play against friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider Solitaire free?

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

### Is ⋆Solitaire⋆ free?

⋆Solitaire⋆ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Spider Solitaire is rated higher. Spider Solitaire averages 4.8 out of 5 from 862K ratings, while ⋆Solitaire⋆ averages 4.6 from 5.2K ratings.

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

Both Spider Solitaire and ⋆Solitaire⋆ show ads.

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

Spider Solitaire ships an update monthly, and ⋆Solitaire⋆ monthly. Most recently, Spider Solitaire was updated on September 27, 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.*