Comparison

Magic Towers Solitaire vs Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Towers Solitaire

This card game offers a relaxing brain challenge inspired by classic Tri Peaks Solitaire. Clear cards across thirty levels to reveal enchanting castles and fill the realm with magical towers. Enjoy smooth gameplay, beautiful graphics, and atmospheric sound effects.

Highlights
  • 30 unique card layouts
  • Enchanting graphics and scenes
  • Smooth gameplay and simple controls
  • Statistics tracking
  • High score leaderboards
  • Atmospheric sound effects
  • Auto-save and resume functionality
Features
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Embrace the serene paradise of Magic Towers Solitaire. Clear the cards from one of thirty levels to lift the spell and reveal a beautiful castle in every enchanting location. We've worked hard to make our original take of the classic game of Tri Peaks Solitaire the best version of this solitaire masterpiece. Download this card game to enjoy the passing clouds and shafts of sunlight in this immersive experience to while away the hours. Use your skill and intelligence to fill the realm with magical towers and castles. Originally released as an online card game our version of TriPeaks solitaire has been enhanced time and time again, finding millions of fans around the globe. To win a round in the classic layout all you have to do is remove all three peaks (or pyramids) of cards by matching cards that are one higher or lower than your current deck card. You don't need to match them by their suits. If you can't make a move, simply turn over a card from the deck. Win as many rounds as you can to get the highest score. Different levels present slightly different challenges each designed to delight you. Here are some of the emails and reviews we have received about our card game. "This is my go-to game! I've been playing it for years and I love it. I recommend it to anyone who wants a challenge." "I absolutely love solitaire games, and I've been playing this one for a few years now. This version is more fluid than previous ones and provides a much more enjoyable experience as a result!" "I like how it's different to Klondike Solitaire. The whole family competes for high scores." FEATURES: - A relaxing game for your brain inspired by the popular tri-peaks, a classic solitaire. - Thirty different card layouts. (NEW FEATURE!) - Enchanting graphics set in a fantastical realm with a range of beautiful scenes. (NEW FEATURE!) - Simple controls, easy to play and smooth gameplay. - For those who love to track how they play we've added statistics. (NEW FEATURE!) - High score leader boards so you can play with friends and family. - Atmospheric sound effects. - Interruption friendly with auto-save and resume, so you can play whenever time allows. This is a relaxing card game for anyone who has enjoyed playing a card game including classics like Freecell, Spider and Windows Solitaire. We trust you'll enjoy playing and relaxing with Magic Towers Solitaire!

About

Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live

Experience a magical journey through enchanted lands with this classic card game. Strategize your way through hundreds of levels, utilizing unique boosters and battling golems for rewards. Enjoy an engaging solitaire experience with ever-changing challenges.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Magical world with different locations
  • Special boosters (Joker, Combo, Eye, Sword, Bow, Fan, Hammer)
  • Battles against golems
  • Earn stars and open chests
  • Ascending or descending card order
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Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire is the classic one lower one higher solitaire you know and love. It sounds easy: just remove cards from the board one higher or lower than the next card in the deck. But there's a whole other world behind these simple rules! The constantly changing locations and new cards on the board will keep you on your toes using new strategies. Don't expect to be an expert if you don't play for a couple weeks! The game sends you on a journey to a magical world and tells the story of an adventure across an enchanted land. Forests, mountains, seas and snowy peaks: get ready for a wild ride in Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire! --What makes our solitaire special-- Players can use different boosters on levels to give the game a special twist. Put any card from the board on a Joker. The Combo booster helps you get a five-card combo at the very start of a level, and Eye shows you what card is hiding at the top of the deck. Start a new level and use the Sword to switch out a card from the deck with one you need. The Bow lets you remove any card from the board, the Fan shuffles cards and brings what you need to the top, and the Hammer flips over a portion of the hidden cards! --Brand new!-- Our solitaire also features battles against golems. Defeat golems and earn coins! Solitaire with unlimited cards makes the game a blast! Think you're good at Tri Peaks Solitaire layouts? Then start earning stars for beating levels and open up chests with rewards! -- Features-- * Hundreds of levels with new ones added all the time! * Different locations with fun original game mechanics! * Exciting battles against golems of different elements! * Just lay out your cards in ascending or descending order! * Tons of different rewards and bonuses! * A fun game to boost your mood! * Play absolutely free on your phone or tablet! If you need something more than your average solitaire, look no further! Download the amazing Tri Peaks Solitaire now!

Screenshots

Magic Towers Solitaire4 screens
Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Magic Towers Solitaire at 13K against Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live's 327. Magic Towers Solitaire also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 67%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Magic Towers Solitaire sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Magic Towers Solitaire against 4.8 for Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Towers Solitaire has 13K ratings behind it against 327, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Magic Towers Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 67% of Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Towers Solitaire ships an update every 3 months, Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magic Towers Solitaire versus Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Towers SolitaireMagic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13K ratings)4.8 (327 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews — better67.3% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better327
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB267 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlowing Eye Games LtdRainbow Games LLc

Customer experience

Magic Towers Solitaire

All ratings12,752 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews626 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative9.9%

Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live

All ratings327 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.9%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative26.9%

Bugs and requests

Magic Towers Solitaire

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes and requires device restart
  • High scores not saving properly
  • Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save and restore high scores
  • Option to remove ads permanently
  • Customizable backgrounds and themes
  • Cumulative scoring system instead of resetting each game

Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic Towers Solitaire

One-time2
  • Buy Wild Card$0.99
  • Solitaire Remove Ads$3.99
6 purchases

Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live

One-time6
  • 40 Coins$1.99
  • Novice kit$2.99
  • 100 Coins$3.99
Show 3 more
  • 350 Coins$9.99
  • 900 Coins$19.99
  • 2,500 Coins$39.99

Questions

Is Magic Towers Solitaire free?
Magic Towers Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live free?
Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic Towers Solitaire or Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live?
Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live is rated higher. Magic Towers Solitaire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live averages 4.8 from 327 ratings.
Do Magic Towers Solitaire or Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live have ads?
Both Magic Towers Solitaire and Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Towers Solitaire or Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live?
Magic Towers Solitaire ships an update every 3 months, and Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live every 2 months. Most recently, Magic Towers Solitaire was updated on October 29, 2026 and Magic Tri Peaks Solitaire Live on October 21, 2026.

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