# Full Deck Solitaire vs Solitaire World Journey

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Full Deck Solitaire at 23K against Solitaire World Journey's 70. Full Deck Solitaire also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Solitaire World Journey's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Full Deck Solitaire sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire World Journey sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Full Deck Solitaire against 4.7 for Solitaire World Journey. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Full Deck Solitaire has 23K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Full Deck Solitaire ships an update every 9 days, Solitaire World Journey monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Full Deck Solitaire | Solitaire World Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-deck-solitaire/id413443169/reviews) | [4.7 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-world-journey/id6469087957/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GRL Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/399292389) | [LINKDESKS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702473822) |

## What reviewers say

### Full Deck Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-deck-solitaire/id413443169)

Experience a vast collection of solitaire card games with a beautiful interface and smart features. Track your progress with detailed statistics and enjoy daily challenges for endless fun. Customize your background with stunning visuals.

**Highlights:** 83 unique solitaire variations, Smart hint system, Detailed game statistics, Daily challenges, Customizable backgrounds, Smart badge system

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Background Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| $5,000 poker chips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add $3,000 to AI Players | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Extra Spins | $0.99 | one-time |
| $10,000 in poker chips | $1.99 | one-time |
| $20,000 poker chips | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ALL Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great games
- 👍 Enjoyment
- 🎨 Proper game
- 🎨 Pretty good overall
- 👍 Fantastic solitaire app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Large ads
- 🙄 Spend more time watching ads than playing
- 🙄 Long boring ads
- 🙄 Ads are getting worse
- 🙄 Constantly crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working
- Orientation issues
- Games not functioning properly
- Stats/progress not saving
- Freezing/crashing issues

**Requested features**

- Sound option
- Ability to replay games
- Winnable game option
- Daily challenges
- Scoring system improvements


### Solitaire World Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-world-journey/id6469087957)

Experience the classic card game with a fresh twist. Enjoy offline gameplay, daily challenges, and customizable themes. Perfect for a relaxing brain workout anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Classic Solitaire gameplay, Offline play supported, Daily challenges and events, Customizable themes and backgrounds, Unlimited free undo, Left-handed mode, 1-card or 3-card flip

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited Offer I | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Party Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer III | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bingo Sale III | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bingo Sale I | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bingo Sale II | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Extension | $2.99 | one-time |
| Journey Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer IV | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer V | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 16 000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 23 000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Full Deck Solitaire free?

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

### Is Solitaire World Journey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Full Deck Solitaire or Solitaire World Journey?

Full Deck Solitaire and Solitaire World Journey are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23K and 70 ratings respectively.

### Do Full Deck Solitaire or Solitaire World Journey have ads?

Both Full Deck Solitaire and Solitaire World Journey show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Full Deck Solitaire or Solitaire World Journey?

Full Deck Solitaire ships an update every 9 days, and Solitaire World Journey monthly. Most recently, Full Deck Solitaire was updated on October 18, 2026 and Solitaire World Journey on October 3, 2026.

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