Comparison

Magic Towers Solitaire vs Tri

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

Tri

A classic solitaire card game where the goal is to clear three peaks of cards. This version offers customization options for card styles, backs, and backgrounds.

Highlights
  • Clear three peaks of cards
  • Single deck gameplay
  • Customizable card styles
  • Customizable card backs
  • Customizable backgrounds
Features
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Tri Peaks (also known as Three Peaks, Tri Towers or Triple Peaks) is a solitaire card game that is akin to the solitaire games Golf and Black Hole. The game uses one deck and the object is to clear three peaks made up of cards. * user can select mutiple card style,back stlyle and background.

Screenshots

Magic Towers Solitaire4 screens
Tri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Towers Solitaire at 4.7 against Tri's 4.0. Magic Towers Solitaire also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 104) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). Tri's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tri asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Towers Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Towers Solitaire has 13K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Magic Towers Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 73% of Tri's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Towers Solitaire ships an update every 3 months, Tri every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Magic Towers Solitaire versus Tri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Towers SolitaireTri
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13K ratings) — better4.0 (104 ratings)
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews — better73.2% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better104
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlowing Eye Games Ltd志伟 赖

Customer experience

Magic Towers Solitaire

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

Tri

All ratings103 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral11.7%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral13.4%
Negative13.4%

User reviews

Magic Towers Solitaire

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and challenging game
  • 🤩 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🧠 Keeps the mind active
  • 🕰️ Great way to pass time
  • 🎨 Lovely graphics and animations

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Too many ads
  • 🙄 Ads disrupt gameplay
  • 😡 Ads after every round
  • 🤯 Game freezes and crashes
  • 🤔 Recent updates have made the game worse

Tri

From 104 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive game
  • 👍 Simple and easy to play
  • 🎨 Customizable card and background options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game freezes or crashes after completing a game
  • ⏱️ Annoying point deduction timer
  • 📊 Lack of scoring statistics and tracking
  • 🔍 Small card size difficult to read

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

Tri

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes after completing a game
  • Inconsistent scoring and card availability

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to disable timer and point deduction
  • Cumulative scoring and high score tracking
  • More card layout and background options
  • Larger card size for better visibility

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic Towers Solitaire

One-time2
  • Buy Wild Card$0.99
  • Solitaire Remove Ads$3.99
None

Tri

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Towers Solitaire free?
Magic Towers Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tri free?
Tri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magic Towers Solitaire or Tri?
Magic Towers Solitaire is rated higher. Magic Towers Solitaire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Tri averages 4.0 from 104 ratings.
Do Magic Towers Solitaire or Tri have ads?
Both Magic Towers Solitaire and Tri show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Towers Solitaire or Tri?
Magic Towers Solitaire ships an update every 3 months, and Tri every 9 months. Most recently, Magic Towers Solitaire was updated on October 22, 2026 and Tri on October 22, 2026.

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