Comparison

Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) vs Card ▻ Games

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad)

Experience a collection of five engaging solitaire games with stunning 3D graphics and animations. Enjoy challenging gameplay, customizable decks and backgrounds, and online scoreboards. Perfect for both casual players and solitaire enthusiasts seeking a fresh twist on classic card games.

Highlights
  • Five solitaire games (Gaps, Pyramid, Scorpion, Tri-Peaks, Twenty)
  • High-quality 3D graphics and animations
  • Online scoreboards for global competition
  • In-game tutorials for easy learning
  • Customizable card decks and backgrounds
  • Option to use personal photos as backgrounds
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"Love the different games, good challenges but always a chance at getting them out." "I really love this game! It is harder than regular solitaire, but not boring. I am addicted." "These are some of the best solitaire games available. The graphics, design and clarity make them fun and exciting. I like to come back to them again and again." "I've never played he game Twenty with conventional cards but I can't quit playing now!" "Gaps is a good game, enjoy it very much. Twenty is the BEST; an excellent mix of skill and luck. Can't believe it's free as I would pay for it if it weren't. Good graphix." "I play every night before going to bed...it's a great twist to the traditional solitaire." "I love games that require thinking but fun at the same time." "I downloaded the freebie and get 4 games that are all GREAT!" "Challenging and enjoyable, also addictive. GREAT" Enjoy 5 super solitaires games: Gaps, Pyramid, Scorpion, Tri-Peaks & Twenty, all bundled in one fantastic free game. The game comes with tons of features and options: * Very high quality graphics * 3D animation effects * Online scores - compete against the world * Easily learn how to play with the in-game tutorials * Lots of different card decks and backs * Lots of different backgrounds * Use your own photos as backgrounds * Optional real-life (human) card positioning * ... and lots more ... With emphasis on ease-of-play and smooth beautiful graphics, Solitaire 3D is the perfect solitaire partner for all. Look no further for your all-in-one free high quality solitaire solution for your iPad.

About

Card ▻ Games

Experience classic card games with a modern twist. Enjoy Klondike, Spider, and FreeCell Solitaire with enhanced graphics, intuitive controls, and adjustable difficulty levels. Features include smart scoring, auto-hints, and unlimited games.

Highlights
  • Klondike Solitaire
  • Spider Solitaire
  • FreeCell Solitaire
  • Smart Point System
  • Multiple Difficulty Levels
  • Tap-to-place and Drag-and-drop controls
  • Auto-hint feature
Features
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Card Games is the #1 card games solitaire! Discover the next evolution of the classic klondike solitaire, spider solitaire, and freecell solitaire with amazing graphics and ease of use. This is a card game like one you have never experienced before... and it's made to challenge your skills, not just your speed :) And, with our optional extra-large card symbols, squinting the eyes is a thing of the past! Enjoy its three solitaire games: Classic Solitaire (also know as Klondike), Spider Solitaire, and FreeCell Solitaire. With this solitaire game you get unlimited puzzle games, all free games, all best of class games, and we have added a Smart Point System and multiple levels of difficulty: Easy, Medium, and Hard :) Card Games solitaire makes it amazingly natural to control the cards movements and to feel in control: With tap-to-place, you simply tap the right card and it magically does the right move, or when you prefer you can also use our assisted drag-and-drop to move a card anywhere it creates a valid move. With our auto-hint activate, as long as the game is solvable, you will never feel stuck in the game! With this solitaire card game you also get all the nice features you would expect from a first class card game, such as: • klondike solitaire game rules • spider solitaire game rules • free cell solitaire game rules • unlimited number of free games • landscape and portrait card game play • drag destination highlight • automatic game save and resume • automatic card spacing • interface auto dimming • selectable rich features • independent volume settings • unlimited undos • cards placement hints • tap to place cards • drag and drop cards • autocomplete to finish a solved puzzle • scores, moves, and times • statistics • show or hide time/battery • guaranteed winnable card games • show me how to solve a puzzle • … too many more to keep listing :) Card Games solitaire is an iPhone game and an iPad game combined into one iOS app. Your iPhone, iPod, or iPad automatically selects for you the iPhone app and iPad app. Card Games solitaire is part of our family of card games and puzzle games, all created with the same mix of passion for enjoyment, midnight oil, and deep technology skills to bring you the best solitaires… try the difference! The feeling of playing Solitaire is not just that of playing cards… it's the feeling of being part of a community… an enriching, shared experience that never makes you feel apart!

Screenshots

Card ▻ Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) and Card ▻ Games both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Card ▻ Games's written reviews are positive against 54% of Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad)'s. Card ▻ Games also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (35K vs 50). Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.4). On price and rating 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. Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Card ▻ Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) against 4.7 for Card ▻ Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Card ▻ Games has 35K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad)'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Card ▻ Games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) ships an update every 6 months, Card ▻ Games every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) versus Card ▻ Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire 3D Lite (iPad)Card ▻ Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (50 ratings)4.7 (35K ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews89.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5035K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB182 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGrassGamesPeopleFun CG, LLC

Customer experience

Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad)

All ratings48 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews147 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative42.2%

Card ▻ Games

All ratings34,768 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews1,310 reviews
Positive89.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.3%

User reviews

Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad)

From 50 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
  • 🧘 Relaxing and mind-calming experience
  • 🎮 Multiple game variations to choose from
  • 🎨 Good graphics and elegant interface
  • 💰 Free app with no ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes after updates
  • 🎮 Limited game selection in free version
  • 🔄 Lost in-app purchases after updates
  • 📊 Unstable leaderboard system
  • 🎨 Limited customization options

Card ▻ Games

From 35K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great games
  • 👍 Variety of difficulty levels
  • 👍 Relaxing and challenging
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Offline play

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Overheating issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain
  • 🤬 Intrusive and loud ads
  • 😡 Too many ads

Bugs and requests

Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad)

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on startup after July 2013 update
  • Profile won't load after updates
  • Game closes when selecting or creating player
  • In-app purchases disappear after updates
  • Game crashes after winning
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  • Top of game blocked by UI elements
  • Leaderboard scores disappear and reappear
  • Game won't open on iPad after retina display update
  • Crashes when opening app on iPad 2

Requested features

6 requests
  • Custom background photos
  • Auto-fill feature for matching numbers
  • Additional game variations
  • Ability to disable online score submission
  • Automatic 'no more moves' detection
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  • More background options with varied graphics

Card ▻ Games

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on latest iOS versions
  • Minimizes unexpectedly
  • Touch controls issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Auto-complete feature
  • Historical stats and rankings
  • Option to disable hints
  • Paid ad-free version

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad)

One-time5
  • Pyramid Pack$0.99
  • Spider Solitaires Pack$0.99
  • Klondike Solitaires Pack$0.99
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  • Happy Pack$0.99
  • Card Decks Pack$2.99
None

Card ▻ Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) free?
Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Card ▻ Games free?
Card ▻ Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) or Card ▻ Games?
Card ▻ Games is rated higher. Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Card ▻ Games averages 4.7 from 35K ratings.
Do Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) or Card ▻ Games have ads?
Card ▻ Games shows ads; Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) or Card ▻ Games?
Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) ships an update every 6 months, and Card ▻ Games every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire 3D Lite (iPad) was updated on October 23, 2026 and Card ▻ Games on October 31, 2026.

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