# Spider Solitaire vs Spider Solitaire Calm

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Spider Solitaire at 871K against Spider Solitaire Calm's 226. Spider Solitaire also leads on chart position (#68 vs unranked) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Spider Solitaire Calm's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 and Spider Solitaire Calm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Spider Solitaire against 4.6 for Spider Solitaire Calm. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Solitaire has 871K ratings behind it against 226, 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 67% of Spider Solitaire Calm's.

Spider Solitaire ships an update monthly, Spider Solitaire Calm every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider Solitaire | Spider Solitaire Calm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (871K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-card-game/id395979574/reviews)** | [4.6 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-calm/id1528059279/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **871K** | 226 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 368 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) | [Loyal Foundry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620612434) |

## What reviewers say

### Spider Solitaire

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

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Card, #89 Top Free · Board, #142 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Experience a classic card game with customizable options and daily challenges. Progress through different difficulty levels and enjoy playful animations. Offers a subscription for an ad-free experience with exclusive themes.

**Highlights:** Daily Challenges, Customizable cards and backgrounds, Winning Deals, Progress through levels, Easy tap to move, 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 Calm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-calm/id1528059279)

Experience a classic card game designed to calm your mind and stimulate your brain. Enjoy beautiful themes, soothing music, and customizable gameplay. Perfect for a few minutes of stress relief or a brain-sharpening challenge.

**Highlights:** Beautiful themes and card designs, Soothing classical music, Multiple suit deals (1-4 suits), Daily Challenge mode, Left-handed deck option, Highlight valid moves, Customizable game look and layout

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spider Solitaire Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider Solitaire free?

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

### Is Spider Solitaire Calm free?

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

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

Spider Solitaire is rated higher. Spider Solitaire averages 4.8 out of 5 from 871K ratings, while Spider Solitaire Calm averages 4.6 from 226 ratings.

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

Both Spider Solitaire and Spider Solitaire Calm show ads.

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

Spider Solitaire ships an update monthly, and Spider Solitaire Calm every 2 months. Most recently, Spider Solitaire was updated on November 11, 2026 and Spider Solitaire Calm on November 3, 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.*