# Spider Solitaire vs ⋆Solitaire

Spider Solitaire and ⋆Solitaire both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Spider Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 39% of ⋆Solitaire's. Spider Solitaire also leads on chart position (#82 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spider Solitaire sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ⋆Solitaire sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for ⋆Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 869K and 937K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Spider Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 39% of ⋆Solitaire's.

Spider Solitaire ships an update monthly, ⋆Solitaire every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider Solitaire | ⋆Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (869K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-card-game/id395979574/reviews)** | [4.7 (937K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic-card-games/id479280326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 869K | **937K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.1% of reviews** | 39.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 361 MB | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) | [PlayStudios](https://appshunter.io/developer/624795774) |

## What reviewers say

### Spider Solitaire

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

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Card, #113 Top Free · Board, #126 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-classic-card-games/id479280326)

Enjoy the classic Klondike Solitaire card game with a modern design. Offers customizable themes, daily challenges, and helpful features like unlimited hints and undos. Play offline anytime, anywhere for a relaxing and rewarding experience.

**Highlights:** Classic Klondike (Patience) gameplay, Draw-1 and Draw-3 modes, Daily Challenges with trophies, Unlimited free hints and undos, Customizable card backs, themes, and backgrounds, Offline play, Left-handed mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Week Ad Removal | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1-Month Ad Removal | $1.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Ad Removal | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| 1-Year Ad Removal | $9.99 | per year |
| Ad Free with Bonus Themes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Customizable card and background designs
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 🕹️ Challenging and engaging
- 🕰️ Helps pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads too frequent and intrusive
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🕹️ Games feel rigged or unwinnable
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🔊 Loud ads disrupt quiet environments

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when starting new games
- Ads redirect to App Store unexpectedly
- Card sizes shrink, making game unplayable

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable ads permanently
- More random and fair card dealing
- Undo button always visible
- Option to adjust difficulty level
- Improved hint system


## 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 in-app purchases available.

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

Spider Solitaire is rated higher. Spider Solitaire averages 4.8 out of 5 from 869K ratings, while ⋆Solitaire averages 4.7 from 937K 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 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spider Solitaire was updated on October 29, 2026 and ⋆Solitaire on October 29, 2026.

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