Comparison

Solitaire Klondike Lite vs Solitaire by Staple Games

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

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About

Solitaire Klondike Lite

Enjoy the classic card game experience with this digital version of Solitaire Klondike. Features include easy drag-and-drop functionality, auto-fill to foundation piles, and multiple difficulty levels. Compete with friends on Gamecenter leaderboards and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Universal App support
  • Easy drag and drop controls
  • Auto fill to foundation piles
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • New original card set
  • Three difficulty levels
  • Gamecenter leaderboards and achievements
Features
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The classic and original card game! 4 years in the market and still solid rocks! The ultimate version of the Classic Solitaire Klondike (also known as Windows Solitaire or Patience). Features includes: - Universal App; - Easy drag and drop; - Auto fill card to foundation piles; - Portrait and landscape mode; - Easy to read and brand new original card set; - Three Levels: -- Easy (draw 1 and unlimited undo) -- Medium (draw 3 and unlimited undo) -- Hard (draw 3 and no undo) - Gamecenter leaderboards: -- Games played -- Games won for each level; -- Cumulative time played; -- Best times for each level; -- Best moves for each Level; - Gamecenter Achievements with milestones as you progress into the game **** Lite version has only one level and it's free **** Get full app for all the levels and all the fun

About

Solitaire by Staple Games

A classic card game designed to sharpen your mind with straightforward, intuitive gameplay. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with essential features for a timeless challenge.

Highlights
  • Draw 1 or 3 cards
  • Intuitive tap to play
  • Intelligent auto-complete
  • Right or left handed play
  • Auto-save progress
  • Unlimited undo
  • Dark Mode
Features
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Train your brain with a daily dose of Solitaire! Crafted by our small team with a passion for timeless classics, this is the straightforward, no-nonsense version of the card game you know and love – keeping you sharp without any unnecessary fluff or distractions. Simple and intuitive gameplay with a minimalistic design ensures nothing gets between you and the game. Exactly what you're looking for in a classic Solitaire app. Try it out! FEATURES: -Draw 1 card -Draw 3 cards -Easy to read cards -Intuitive tap to play -Intelligent auto-complete -Right or left handed play -Auto-save, so you never lose your progress -Unlimited undo -Statistics -Auto Helper -Dark Mode How to Win: Move all 52 cards up to the four foundations in sequential order, Ace to King, for each suit Klondike Rules: There are 7 Tableau columns with the last card of each face-up. Any face-up card can be moved onto another card on the Tableaus if it is in descending order of alternating colors, e.g. 8 of Hearts on a 9 of clubs or Jack of spades on Q of Diamonds. You can also move multiple cards at a time if they are already in descending order of alternating colors. In addition to using cards from the Tableaus, you can also play cards out of the Stock/Deck. You can choose (in settings) if you would like to pull 3 cards or 1 card at a time from the Stock. When a Tableau column is completely empty, the available space can be filled with a King. As they become available, cards from Ace to King can be moved from the Stock or the Tableaus to the Foundations. We are here to help: You will learn quickly, we promise! If you get stuck, tap on any card and the app will automatically make a valid move if one exists.

Screenshots

Solitaire Klondike Lite2 screens
Solitaire by Staple Games2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solitaire by Staple Games at 4.8 against Solitaire Klondike Lite's 3.8. Solitaire by Staple Games also leads on ratings volume (544K vs 20). Solitaire Klondike Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solitaire by Staple Games holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire by Staple Games has 544K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Solitaire Klondike Lite's written reviews are positive against 78% of Solitaire by Staple Games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Solitaire Klondike Lite versus Solitaire by Staple Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire Klondike LiteSolitaire by Staple Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (20 ratings)4.8 (544K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20544K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdalgisa RanioloStaple Games

Customer experience

Solitaire Klondike Lite

All ratings20 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral17.4%
Negative8.7%

Solitaire by Staple Games

All ratings543,558 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews994 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative15.8%

Bugs and requests

Solitaire Klondike Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Solitaire by Staple Games

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Games sometimes unsolvable
  • Delayed card movement response

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to adjust difficulty levels
  • Ability to track game statistics
  • Landscape mode for larger cards

In-app purchases

None

Solitaire Klondike Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Solitaire by Staple Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaire Klondike Lite free?
Solitaire Klondike Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solitaire by Staple Games free?
Solitaire by Staple Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire Klondike Lite or Solitaire by Staple Games?
Solitaire by Staple Games is rated higher. Solitaire Klondike Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Solitaire by Staple Games averages 4.8 from 544K ratings.
Do Solitaire Klondike Lite or Solitaire by Staple Games have ads?
Solitaire by Staple Games shows ads; Solitaire Klondike Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Klondike Lite or Solitaire by Staple Games?
Solitaire Klondike Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire by Staple Games every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire Klondike Lite was updated on October 21, 2026 and Solitaire by Staple Games on October 26, 2026.

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