# ABC Solitaire vs Groops

The clearest difference is price: Groops at Free against ABC Solitaire's $3.99. Groops also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (675 vs 77). ABC Solitaire's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Groops 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 Groops sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ABC Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Groops has 675 ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of ABC Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 86% of Groops's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ABC Solitaire ships an update every 4 days, Groops every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABC Solitaire | Groops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-solitaire/id436290839/reviews)** | [4.3 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groops/id659981940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **675** |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shen Zhongyuan](https://appshunter.io/developer/385090494) | [Torched Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/659981943) |

## 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


### Groops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groops/id659981940)

This puzzle game challenges your mind by matching tiles based on shared or unique attributes. With hundreds of levels and exciting game modes like Time Attack and multiplayer, it offers endless fun and brain stimulation. Compete with friends and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels, Time Attack mode, Leaderboards, Multiplayer mode, Unlockable achievements, Hint system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of 50 Board Shuffles | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 10 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of 5,000 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3x3 Bonus Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of 20,000 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack of 100,000 Points | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming game
- 🧠 Challenging and thought-provoking
- 🤔 Makes you think differently
- 🕰️ Great for passing time
- 🧠 Brain workout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Requires Facebook login for more levels
- 🔢 Lack of new levels
- 🎵 No background music

**Reported bugs**

- Level 10 of 'brainz needed' bonus pack won't let user progress
- Crash after time attack finishes
- Level 45 of easy 4x4 board shows '0/ ' and crashes
- Win not recognized in local multiplayer

**Requested features**

- More levels and boards
- Ability to reset level scores
- Endless mode
- Ability to see previous groops found


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABC Solitaire free?

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

### Is Groops free?

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

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

ABC Solitaire is rated higher. ABC Solitaire averages 4.6 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Groops averages 4.3 from 675 ratings.

### Do ABC Solitaire or Groops have ads?

ABC Solitaire shows ads; Groops does not.

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

ABC Solitaire ships an update every 4 days, and Groops every 8 days. Most recently, ABC Solitaire was updated on August 25, 2026 and Groops on July 4, 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.*