# ABC Solitaire vs Solitaire

The clearest difference is price: Solitaire at Free against ABC Solitaire's $3.99. Solitaire also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 77) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ABC Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (84% vs 76%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Solitaire is free to download; ABC Solitaire costs $3.99 up front. ABC Solitaire sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ABC Solitaire against 4.6 for Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire has 2.7K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of ABC Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 76% of Solitaire's.

ABC Solitaire ships an update every 4 days, Solitaire every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABC Solitaire | Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-solitaire/id436290839/reviews) | [4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic/id1424301610/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 76.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shen Zhongyuan](https://appshunter.io/developer/385090494) | [Beijing NaughtyDog Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/904529584) |

## What reviewers say

### ABC Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-solitaire/id436290839)

A challenging puzzle game that requires observation, patience, and a strategic spirit to clear the board by removing matching tiles. Offers multiple customization options and ways to share your progress. Supports various languages and game modes.

**Highlights:** Tile matching puzzle gameplay, Multiple color customization options, Hint and Undo features, Score sharing via social media, Multi-language support, Auto-save and landscape mode

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Shuffle game 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Shuffle game 6 months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year | $6.99 | per year |
| Shuffle game 1 year | $6.99 | per year |
| 2P Competition Type | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2P Cooperation Type | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Relay Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200+20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300+50 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent brain workout
- 👍 Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Helps with concentration and focus
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 👍 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues after updates
- 🐛 Delayed notification of no more moves
- 🔋 Timer keeps running when paused
- 🔍 Unclear instructions and rules
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Undo button cancels the game
- Tiles getting stuck and not moving
- Losing progress when the app crashes
- Inconsistent background color changes

**Requested features**

- Pause button to stop the timer
- Replay option for the same game
- Notification when there are no more moves
- Volume control for sound effects
- More than 2 hints per game


### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic/id1424301610)

Enjoy a collection of seven classic casual games, including various Solitaire types, Gomoku, Othello, and Chess. Offers customizable features, intelligent hints, and multiple game modes for a personalized experience. Play against AI or other players online.

**Highlights:** Seven classic games: Solitaire, Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid, Gomoku, Othello, Chess, Customizable game elements (card faces, backgrounds, UI), Intelligent hints and unlimited undo options, Daily challenges with multiple difficulty types, Play against AI or online opponents, Multiple scoring modes and card draw options

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Enjoyable
- 👍 Best version
- 👍 Relaxing
- 👍 Fabulous

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unwinnable games
- 🔊 Loud ads
- 🔊 Unwanted sounds
- 🔍 Ads difficult to close

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freezing the screen
- Compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Custom background option
- Adjustable draw settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABC Solitaire free?

ABC Solitaire costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Solitaire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ABC Solitaire or Solitaire?

ABC Solitaire and Solitaire are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 77 and 2.7K ratings respectively.

### Do ABC Solitaire or Solitaire have ads?

Both ABC Solitaire and Solitaire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ABC Solitaire or Solitaire?

ABC Solitaire ships an update every 4 days, and Solitaire every 2 months. Most recently, ABC Solitaire was updated on August 25, 2026 and Solitaire on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*