Comparison

Magic Towers Solitaire vs Universe Solitaire

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

Universe Solitaire

Immerse yourself in a tri-peak solitaire universe with this free game. Perfect for quick breaks or when you have downtime, it offers engaging gameplay with great animations and sound effects. Contribute to new features and easily access game instructions online.

Highlights
  • Tri-peak solitaire gameplay
  • Engaging animations
  • Sound effects
  • Record breaking challenges
  • Game instructions available
  • User feedback welcome
Features
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Universe Solitaire is tri-peaks solitaire in space: clear three pyramids by playing cards that are one higher or one lower than the base card. Five rounds, each shorter and harder than the last. EVERY ROUND IS SOLVABLE We check every deal before it is dealt. If you fail, it wasn't bad luck – in solo play, with friends or against strangers. COMBOS THAT IGNITE Three cards in a row open a second base card, six a third. Build chains to clear faster and beat your own record. MULTIPLAYER WITH A LOBBY • With friends: create a game, invite friends, confirm in the lobby – every round starts at the same time. • Random players: choose an arena, stake coins and play for the pot against real opponents. • Live standings after every round. PLAY YOUR WAY • Five rounds with alternating open and face-down cards • Worldwide top 100 • Daily coins, card designs and dozens of space backgrounds • Six languages • Ads can be removed permanently with a one-time purchase Help and feedback: support@universe-solitaire.com How to play: www.universe-solitaire.com

Screenshots

Magic Towers Solitaire4 screens
Universe Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Towers Solitaire at 82% against Universe Solitaire's 32%. Universe Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Universe Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Towers Solitaire ships an update every 3 months, Universe Solitaire monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magic Towers Solitaire versus Universe Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Towers SolitaireUniverse Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews — better32.4% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlowing Eye Games LtdAyman El Ouariachi

Customer experience

Magic Towers Solitaire

All ratings12,731 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews626 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative9.9%

Universe Solitaire

Written reviews34 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral29.4%
Negative38.2%

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

Universe Solitaire

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
1 purchases

Universe Solitaire

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Magic Towers Solitaire free?
Magic Towers Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universe Solitaire free?
Universe Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic Towers Solitaire or Universe Solitaire have ads?
Both Magic Towers Solitaire and Universe Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Towers Solitaire or Universe Solitaire?
Magic Towers Solitaire ships an update every 3 months, and Universe Solitaire monthly. Most recently, Magic Towers Solitaire was updated on October 25, 2026 and Universe Solitaire on October 24, 2026.

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