# Spider Solitaire vs ⋆Spider Solitaire⋆

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ⋆Spider Solitaire⋆ at none against Spider Solitaire's 4. ⋆Spider Solitaire⋆ also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Spider Solitaire's advantage is ratings volume (869K vs 238) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Spider Solitaire against 4.7 for ⋆Spider Solitaire⋆. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Solitaire has 869K ratings behind it against 238, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Spider Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 86% of ⋆Spider Solitaire⋆'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider Solitaire | ⋆Spider Solitaire⋆ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (869K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-card-game/id395979574/reviews)** | [4.7 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire/id1209930333/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **869K** | 238 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 361 MB | 98 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:** #87 Top Free · Card, #112 Top Free · Board, #143 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)


### ⋆Spider Solitaire⋆

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire/id1209930333)

Experience the classic Spider Solitaire card game on your mobile device. Enjoy addictive gameplay with customizable themes, daily challenges, and helpful features like undo and hints. Play offline with a clean, user-friendly design optimized for phones.

**Highlights:** Classic Spider Solitaire gameplay, Customizable themes, Daily challenges, Undo and Hints features, Optimized for mobile, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game for relaxation
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Customizable cards and backgrounds
- 👍 Left-handed deck option available
- 👍 Minimal and quick ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 😞 App crashes frequently
- 😞 Game freezes or lags
- 😞 App won't open sometimes
- 😞 Shaded cards are unnecessary

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Game freezes or lags during play
- App won't open
- Ads do not disappear when 'X' is clicked
- Shaded cards are a visual issue

**Requested features**

- Option for bigger numbers on cards for vision issues
- Option for only solvable deals vs. random deals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider Solitaire free?

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

### Is ⋆Spider Solitaire⋆ free?

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

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

Spider Solitaire is rated higher. Spider Solitaire averages 4.8 out of 5 from 869K ratings, while ⋆Spider Solitaire⋆ averages 4.7 from 238 ratings.

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

Both Spider Solitaire and ⋆Spider Solitaire⋆ show ads.

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

Spider Solitaire ships an update monthly, and ⋆Spider Solitaire⋆ monthly. Most recently, Spider Solitaire was updated on October 27, 2026 and ⋆Spider Solitaire⋆ on October 24, 2026.

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