# Spider Solitaire vs Boxing Ball

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boxing Ball at 100% against Spider Solitaire's 59%. Boxing Ball also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Spider Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 77 months) and ratings volume (871K vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Boxing Ball sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boxing Ball holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Solitaire has 871K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Spider Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 100% of Boxing Ball's.

Spider Solitaire ships an update monthly, Boxing Ball every 77 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider Solitaire | Boxing Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (871K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-card-game/id395979574/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-ball/id839833993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **871K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 77 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#74** | — |
| Size | 368 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MobilityWare](https://appshunter.io/developer/284117362) | [NextGen Software Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/839833996) |

## What reviewers say

### Spider Solitaire

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

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Free · Card, #91 Top Free · Board, #124 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)


### Boxing Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boxing-ball/id839833993)

Experience a fresh take on classic ping pong where you can physically strike the ball. This game offers a unique interactive twist on a familiar concept. Get ready for some engaging fun.

**Highlights:** Unique ball-hitting mechanic, Classic ping pong gameplay, Engaging and fun experience, Interactive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase Boxing Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,800 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider Solitaire free?

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

### Is Boxing Ball free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spider Solitaire or Boxing Ball?

Boxing Ball is rated higher. Spider Solitaire averages 4.8 out of 5 from 871K ratings, while Boxing Ball averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Spider Solitaire or Boxing Ball have ads?

Both Spider Solitaire and Boxing Ball show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spider Solitaire or Boxing Ball?

Spider Solitaire ships an update monthly, and Boxing Ball every 77 months. Most recently, Spider Solitaire was updated on November 9, 2026 and Boxing Ball on November 7, 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.*