Comparison

Solitaire Classic vs Solitaire Retro ∙

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire Classic

Experience the classic Klondike card game with a user-friendly interface. Track your progress with detailed statistics and compete with others via Game Center leaderboards and achievements. Enjoy this familiar card game on both iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Classic Klondike gameplay
  • Draw 1 or 3 cards
  • Progress statistics
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Achievements
  • iPhone and iPad compatibility
Features
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The most user-friendly solitaire game! Enjoy classic solitaire as if you were playing with real cards! Play on your own and see your own progress the more you play. View leaderboards and achievements through Game Center to see how your solitaire ability compares to other players. This game works on both iPhone and iPad so you can bring solitaire wherever you go! Features: - Solitaire just the way you're used to! - Works both on the iPhone and iPad - Choose to draw 1 card, or three! - Great statistics that track your progress - Game Center support for leaderboards and achievements - Silky smooth user interface For fast and friendly support, email us at contact@maplemedia.io

About

Solitaire Retro ∙

Experience a classic card game with a retro pixel art aesthetic. Enjoy multiple game modes, customizable options, and intelligent assistance for an optimal playing experience. Save your progress and undo moves easily.

Highlights
  • Pixel art retro design
  • 4 classic solitaire modes
  • 1 or 3 card draw options
  • Winning deals
  • Customizable cards and boards
  • Full statistics
  • Automatic game saving
Features
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Discover Solitaire Retro, a pixel art version of the most popular classic card game in the World. We are working hard every day to offer you the best gaming experience and design on a Solitaire. Play 4 classic modes on your iPhone and iPad : Normal 1/3 card(s) / and Vegas 1/3 card(s) OUR PLAYERS SAY - "Excellent! The best solitaire app on the AppStore!" - "The Vegas mode is seriously addictive, I spend hours on it! And what's more, the app is beautifully designed." Explore a comprehensive and fun-packed version of solitaire and join the thousands of players already hooked! DIFFERENT GAME MODES - Standard solitaire mode or Vegas mode - 1 or 3 card draw - Portrait or landscape mode - Play left or right-handed - Winning deal: play only games that can be finished! COMPLETE FUNCTIONALITY - Customize your cards and boards - Full statistics - Games are automatically saved - Cancel moves as many times as you want - Intelligent help AN OPTIMAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE - Play and move cards easily - Touch a card to move it automatically - Automatically end your turn on solitaire Please feel free to contact us at support@greenpandagames.com if you encounter any problem regarding this app. For the latest news and updates on Green Panda Games: LIKE us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Green-Panda-Games-1696022237280275/ Follow us on Twitter @greenpandagames Visit us at: http://www.greenpandagames.com

Screenshots

Solitaire Classic4 screens
Solitaire Retro ∙4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Solitaire Retro ∙ at 86% against Solitaire Classic's 63%. Solitaire Retro ∙ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Solitaire Classic's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 866). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Classic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solitaire Retro ∙ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solitaire Retro ∙ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Classic has 5.2K ratings behind it against 866, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Solitaire Classic's written reviews are positive against 86% of Solitaire Retro ∙'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire Classic ships an update every 4 months, Solitaire Retro ∙ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Solitaire Classic versus Solitaire Retro ∙: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire ClassicSolitaire Retro ∙
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5.2K ratings)4.7 (866 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews86.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.2K — better866
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB121 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDo More Mobile, LLC.Solitaire Games Studio

Customer experience

Solitaire Classic

All ratings5,180 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral10.1%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral11.0%
Negative25.6%

Solitaire Retro ∙

All ratings866 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews378 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative6.3%

Bugs and requests

Solitaire Classic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cards disappearing from the deck
  • Autocomplete feature not working
  • Game freezing during gameplay

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable ads
  • Ability to replay past games
  • More customization options

Solitaire Retro ∙

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Solitaire Classic

One-time1
  • Disable Ads$19.99
1 purchases

Solitaire Retro ∙

One-time1
  • Premium Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Solitaire Classic free?
Solitaire Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Retro ∙ free?
Solitaire Retro ∙ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire Classic or Solitaire Retro ∙?
Solitaire Retro ∙ is rated higher. Solitaire Classic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Solitaire Retro ∙ averages 4.7 from 866 ratings.
Do Solitaire Classic or Solitaire Retro ∙ have ads?
Both Solitaire Classic and Solitaire Retro ∙ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Classic or Solitaire Retro ∙?
Solitaire Classic ships an update every 4 months, and Solitaire Retro ∙ every 3 months. Most recently, Solitaire Classic was updated on September 22, 2026 and Solitaire Retro ∙ on September 24, 2026.

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