Comparison

Solitaire Klondike Lite vs Spider ▻ Solitaire

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

Head to head
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

Spider ▻ Solitaire

Experience a classic card game with enhanced graphics and intuitive controls. Enjoy unlimited free games with multiple difficulty levels and helpful features like hints and undos. Play in landscape or portrait mode on your iOS device.

Highlights
  • Unlimited free games
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Tap-to-place and drag-and-drop controls
  • Suggested move hints
  • Unlimited undos
  • Landscape and portrait play
  • Automatic game save
Features
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Relax and enjoy a beautifully designed Spider ▻ Solitaire game made for smooth, comfortable play. Move cards with a tap or drag them naturally across the screen. Choose your difficulty, use helpful hints when you need them, and enjoy clear cards, polished animations, and unlimited games on iPhone and iPad. Whether you want a relaxing break or a thoughtful card challenge, Spider ▻ Solitaire gives you a classic game experience that feels easy to start and rewarding to master. Features: • Classic Spider Solitaire gameplay • Multiple difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard, Bold, and Expert • Unlimited games • Smooth tap-to-move controls • Assisted drag-and-drop card movement • Large card symbols for better readability • Smart hints and move suggestions • Unlimited undo • Auto-complete for solved games • Automatic game save and resume • Portrait and landscape play • Optimized experience for iPhone and iPad • Scores, moves, times, and statistics • Online scoring and achievements • Customizable gameplay and display options • Built-in Spider Solitaire rules Take a quiet break, challenge your mind, and enjoy a polished Spider Solitaire experience wherever you are. Download Spider ▻ Solitaire and start playing today

Screenshots

Solitaire Klondike Lite2 screens
Spider ▻ Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spider ▻ Solitaire at 4.8 against Solitaire Klondike Lite's 3.8. Spider ▻ Solitaire also leads on ratings volume (229K vs 20) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Solitaire Klondike Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

Spider ▻ Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider ▻ Solitaire has 229K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Solitaire Klondike Lite's written reviews are positive against 58% of Spider ▻ Solitaire's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire Klondike Lite ships an update every 2 months, Spider ▻ Solitaire monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Solitaire Klondike Lite versus Spider ▻ Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire Klondike LiteSpider ▻ Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (20 ratings)4.8 (229K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews — better57.9% of reviews
Number of ratings20229K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB197 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAdalgisa RanioloPeopleFun CG, LLC

Customer experience

Solitaire Klondike Lite

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

Spider ▻ Solitaire

All ratings229,217 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews822 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative34.1%

Bugs and requests

Solitaire Klondike Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Spider ▻ Solitaire

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game randomly crashing
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Incompatibility with newer devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Paid ad-free version
  • Ability to disable audio ads
  • Option to resume previous game

In-app purchases

None

Solitaire Klondike Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Spider ▻ Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaire Klondike Lite free?
Solitaire Klondike Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spider ▻ Solitaire free?
Spider ▻ Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire Klondike Lite or Spider ▻ Solitaire?
Spider ▻ Solitaire is rated higher. Solitaire Klondike Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Spider ▻ Solitaire averages 4.8 from 229K ratings.
Do Solitaire Klondike Lite or Spider ▻ Solitaire have ads?
Spider ▻ Solitaire shows ads; Solitaire Klondike Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Klondike Lite or Spider ▻ Solitaire?
Solitaire Klondike Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Spider ▻ Solitaire monthly. Most recently, Solitaire Klondike Lite was updated on October 10, 2026 and Spider ▻ Solitaire on October 16, 2026.

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