Comparison

Full Deck Solitaire vs Solitaire 3 Arena

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

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About

Full Deck Solitaire

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
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Designed by a Solitaire loving Mom and Daughter, Full Deck Solitaire is a beautiful card game with an easy to use user interface. Eight four uniquely different variations of Solitaire not seen in many other games keep even the most seasoned guru occupied. Statistics for each game let you know how many hours you have played, games you have won and your highest score for that game. A uniquely smart three level hint system lets you know if there are moves to play and will even shake the cards if you can’t quite see that elusive move. Smart badges on decks show you how many cards are left to be dealt from that deck. This latest update adds Daily Challenges, three guaranteed solvable games of solitaire for you to bend your mind over. Can you get all nine stars every day? "Clearly the best solitaire game available." "Most excellent solitaire game ever!" "Excellent graphics. Realistic cards." "Love this app." "Excellent graphics and a huge selection of games makes the app feel fresh every time I play." "I love this app and all the games" "Wonderful game, great time waster!" "One of the best editions I've ever played! Excellent!" "This is a wonderful app." - Just some of the reviews for the current version! Thank you, we are really humbled by your love for the game! The game has an option of a classic background, your own wallpaper, or a gorgeous moving video of the ocean under the Moon. Games include Klondike 3 Card, Klondike 1 Card, Vegas Solitaire, Freecell, Thieves Of Egypt, Forty Thieves, Red And Black, Royal Parade, Demon, Canfield, Canfield 1 Card Turn, Double Canfield, Spider 1 Suit, Spider 2 Suit, Spider 3 Suit, Spider 4 Suit, Pyramid, Tri Peaks Solitaire, Golf, Golf Around Corner, Gaps, Montana, Beleaguered Castle, Bisley, Mrs. Mop, Clock Patience, Grandfather's Clock, German Clock, Captive Queens, Scorpion, Scorpion 2, Wasp, Three Blind Mice, Osmosis, Yukon, Russian Solitaire, Chinese Solitaire, Australian Patience, Fortress, Pyramid Golf, Aces Up, Miss Milligan, Demons and Thieves, La Belle Lucie, Trefoil, The Fan, Super Flower Garden, Storehouse, Cruel Solitaire, Baker's Dozen, Spanish Patience, Castles in Spain, Portuguese Solitaire, Good Measure, Baker's Game, Eight Off, Penguin Solitaire, Seahaven Towers, Rank And File, Number Ten, Lady Jane, Zerline, Double Klondike, Double Klondike 1 Card, Osmosis By The Book, Eagle Wing, Texas Fury and Texas Patience. A few of these classic games are unique to Full Deck Solitaire! And now with daily challenges, unique solvable puzzles that will challenge you every day. Please write or visit our support page if you are having any problems at all. We want you to love this game!

About

Solitaire 3 Arena

Engage in thrilling classic solitaire tournaments and one-on-one matches against players worldwide. Utilize power-ups like hints and unlimited undos to enhance your gameplay and climb the leaderboards. Enjoy daily rewards and a user-friendly interface with modern graphics.

Highlights
  • Classic Solitaire gameplay
  • Real-time multiplayer matches
  • Daily rewards
  • All-day tournaments
  • Power-ups (Hints, Unlimited Undos, Magic)
  • Leaderboards
Features
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Play #1 Classic Solitaire/Klondike Solitaire/Patience Game! Solitaire Arena 3 offers exciting, thrilling, and challenging matches with additional power-ups to maximize your chances at winning. Join over 4 MILLION registered players worldwide! ================= Sick and tired of playing boring solitaire games with no pizzazz? Download Solitaire Arena 3, the #1 solitaire card game, featuring all-exciting tournaments, thrilling matches, and an extremely user-friendly interface. Solitaire Arena 3 plays just like classic solitaire games (Spider Solitaire and FreeCell), but with an upgraded twist of drawing 3 cards instead of 1. Play solitaire with friends or against real-time opponents from across the globe for the ultimate challenge. Enjoy the game’s modern and crisp graphics, smooth transitions, and attractive power-ups for the ultimate game experience. SOLITAIRE ARENA 3 FEATURES: - Daily rewards - All day 8 people tournaments - One-on-one challenges - Power-ups ...And more! DAILY REWARDS - Grab daily rewards by logging into Solitaire Arena 3 everyday for exciting rewards! ALL DAY TOURNAMENTS - Play against opponents in an all day 8-man tournament and earn your place on the solitaire leaderboard. POWER-UPS - Hints: Use hints to help you strategize your way through any match. - Unlimited Undos: Fix your last move with the game’s unlimited undo ability; undo as many times as you like until you’re satisfied. - Magic: Reveal hidden cards and use them to your advantage. DOWNLOAD Solitaire Arena 3 today! Love the game? LIKE US on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Solitaire3Arena/ Have something to say to us? Drop us a comment and we’ll do our best to improve the game for all users!

Screenshots

Full Deck Solitaire4 screens
Solitaire 3 Arena3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Full Deck Solitaire at every 9 days against Solitaire 3 Arena's every 2 months. Full Deck Solitaire also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 597) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Solitaire 3 Arena's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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. Full Deck Solitaire sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire 3 Arena sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Full Deck Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Full Deck Solitaire has 23K ratings behind it against 597, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Full Deck Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 76% of Solitaire 3 Arena's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Full Deck Solitaire ships an update every 9 days, Solitaire 3 Arena every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Full Deck Solitaire versus Solitaire 3 Arena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFull Deck SolitaireSolitaire 3 Arena
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23K ratings) — better4.5 (597 ratings)
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews76.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23K — better597
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB131 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGRL GamesGarden City Games Ltd

Customer experience

Full Deck Solitaire

All ratings23,012 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews550 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral8.0%
Negative23.8%

Solitaire 3 Arena

All ratings597 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral11.6%
Negative12.2%

User reviews

Full Deck Solitaire

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Solitaire 3 Arena

From 597 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 🤩 Addictive and challenging
  • 👍 Competitive solitaire experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔒 Forced Facebook login
  • 💰 Paywall for continued play

Bugs and requests

Full Deck Solitaire

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sound option
  • Ability to replay games
  • Winnable game option
  • Daily challenges
  • Scoring system improvements

Solitaire 3 Arena

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not loading or opening
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Lost progress and magic wands after reinstalls

Requested features

3 requests
  • Leaderboard and statistics tracking
  • Option to play offline
  • Reward system for winning games

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Full Deck Solitaire

One-time7
  • Background Pack$0.99
  • $5,000 poker chips$0.99
  • Add $3,000 to AI Players$0.99
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  • 100 Extra Spins$0.99
  • $10,000 in poker chips$1.99
  • $20,000 poker chips$2.99
  • Remove ALL Ads$4.99
7 purchases

Solitaire 3 Arena

One-time7
  • 1 Magic Package$1.99
  • 4 Magic Package3 variants$2.99
  • 10 Magic Package$9.99
Show 4 more
  • 16 Magic Package3 variants$9.99
  • 5 Magic Package$9.99
  • 32 Magic Package$19.99
  • 75 Magic Package$59.99

Questions

Is Full Deck Solitaire free?
Full Deck Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire 3 Arena free?
Solitaire 3 Arena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Full Deck Solitaire or Solitaire 3 Arena?
Full Deck Solitaire is rated higher. Full Deck Solitaire averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Solitaire 3 Arena averages 4.5 from 597 ratings.
Do Full Deck Solitaire or Solitaire 3 Arena have ads?
Both Full Deck Solitaire and Solitaire 3 Arena show ads.
Which is updated more often, Full Deck Solitaire or Solitaire 3 Arena?
Full Deck Solitaire ships an update every 9 days, and Solitaire 3 Arena every 2 months. Most recently, Full Deck Solitaire was updated on October 18, 2026 and Solitaire 3 Arena on October 15, 2026.

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