Comparison

Simply Solitaire HD vs SolitaireGarden

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

Head to head
About

Simply Solitaire HD

Experience a beautifully designed Solitaire game with a unique visual style and natural card layout. Customize your gameplay with various card backs, backgrounds, and deck positions. Enjoy two game modes, achievements, leaderboards, and in-game stats.

Highlights
  • Two game modes (1 Card Draw, 3 Card Draw)
  • Drag, Drop & Double tap controls
  • Auto Complete and Auto Save
  • Unique visual style and natural card layout
  • Customizable card backs and backgrounds
  • Game Center achievements and leaderboards
  • Adjustable deck position
Features
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No. 1 Solitaire game in over 70 stores worldwide! Get immersed in this uniquely styled version of Solitaire. With its natural card layout, feature rich content and polished visual style, Simply Solitaire HD is the only Solitaire game you need on your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. STYLIZED We feel that every game should show off your device. That’s why Simply Solitaire has been designed to stand out, with its natural card layout, striking colors and unique visual style. CUSTOMIZABLE Simply Solitaire lets you customize your game with unique card backs and backgrounds, adjustable deck position and rotatable screen orientation giving you the freedom to play Solitaire how you want. Game Features: • 2 Game Modes: - 1 Card Draw (Everyone’s favourite) - 3 Card Draw (The Expert’s choice) • Drag, Drop & Double tap controls • Auto Complete and Auto Save • Unique Visual Style • Natural Card Layout • Shiny Special Effects Game Center support! - Achievements: 31 of them to unlock! - Leaderboards: Compete for the top spot! • Customize your game: - Cards: Over 40 Card Backs to choose from - Backgrounds: 10 Table Colors available - Deck Position: Whether you’re a lefty or righty, we’ve got you covered - Squeek! the Stress Toy: For when the cards just aren’t on your side. • In-game stats: - Keep track of how well you’re doing • iTunes Playback: - Lets you listen to your iTunes library whilst you play

About

SolitaireGarden

This classic card game offers a relaxing Solitaire experience with simple rules and strategic depth. Organize cards by suit and rank to complete each deal, perfect for short breaks or focused unwinding.

Highlights
  • Classic Solitaire gameplay
  • Easy to learn rules
  • Strategic card organization
  • Suitable for short breaks
  • Clean and comfortable design
  • Challenge personal bests
Features
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Enjoy a classic Solitaire card game that is easy to play, relaxing, and full of thoughtful moves. In this game, your goal is to move, sort, and organize all cards into the foundation piles by suit, from Ace to King. The rules are simple to learn, but every move can affect the rest of the game. Reveal hidden cards, plan your columns carefully, and find the best way to complete each deal. Whether you are new to Solitaire or already enjoy classic card games, you can start playing right away. The game is designed for relaxing moments, short breaks, commuting, or quiet time whenever you want to focus and unwind. Game Features: Classic Solitaire Gameplay Play with a standard 52-card deck and enjoy familiar Solitaire rules. Build tableau columns in descending order with alternating colors, then move each suit to the foundations from Ace to King. Easy to Learn Clear rules and simple controls make the game easy to pick up. Tap or drag cards to move, flip, and organize them. Strategy and Variety Each deal brings a new challenge. Observe the board, plan your moves, reveal hidden cards, and create more space to continue building. Perfect for Short Breaks Play at your own pace. Start a quick round during a break or take your time thinking through each move. Clean and Comfortable Design A simple, clear layout makes every card easy to read, so you can focus on the game and your next move. Challenge Your Best Results Try to complete games with fewer moves and faster times as you improve your Solitaire skills. Goal of the Game: Move all cards to the foundation piles by suit, starting with Ace and continuing in order through King. When all four suits are completed, you win the game. Open the game, organize the cards, reveal what is hidden, and enjoy a pure classic Solitaire experience.

Screenshots

Simply Solitaire HD4 screens
SolitaireGarden4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SolitaireGarden at 4.8 against Simply Solitaire HD's 4.0. SolitaireGarden also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Simply Solitaire HD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (750 vs 22). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SolitaireGarden holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simply Solitaire HD has 750 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply Solitaire HD ships an update monthly, SolitaireGarden fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Simply Solitaire HD versus SolitaireGarden: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply Solitaire HDSolitaireGarden
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (750 ratings)4.8 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings750 — better22
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB252 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoYo Games Ltd.宁英 毛

Customer experience

Simply Solitaire HD

All ratings725 ratings
Positive71.9%
Neutral15.9%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews226 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral7.5%
Negative19.9%

SolitaireGarden

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Simply Solitaire HD

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes after iOS updates
  • Freezes and lags during gameplay
  • Incorrect win/loss tracking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Hint button to assist players
  • Ability to replay a game without penalty
  • Larger card size and improved graphics
  • Option to disable ads for a fee

SolitaireGarden

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simply Solitaire HD

No in-app purchases

None

SolitaireGarden

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply Solitaire HD free?
Simply Solitaire HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SolitaireGarden free?
SolitaireGarden is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simply Solitaire HD or SolitaireGarden?
SolitaireGarden is rated higher. Simply Solitaire HD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 750 ratings, while SolitaireGarden averages 4.8 from 22 ratings.
Do Simply Solitaire HD or SolitaireGarden have ads?
SolitaireGarden shows ads; Simply Solitaire HD does not.
Which is updated more often, Simply Solitaire HD or SolitaireGarden?
Simply Solitaire HD ships an update monthly, and SolitaireGarden fortnightly. Most recently, Simply Solitaire HD was updated on October 29, 2026 and SolitaireGarden on October 28, 2026.

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