# Spider Solitaire Classic ◆ vs Dark Solitaire Spider

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dark Solitaire Spider at 100% against Spider Solitaire Classic ◆'s 69%. Dark Solitaire Spider also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Spider Solitaire Classic ◆'s advantage is ratings volume (9.4K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spider Solitaire Classic ◆ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Dark Solitaire Spider sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dark Solitaire Spider holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Solitaire Classic ◆ has 9.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Spider Solitaire Classic ◆'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Dark Solitaire Spider's.

Spider Solitaire Classic ◆ ships an update every 3 months, Dark Solitaire Spider every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider Solitaire Classic ◆ | Dark Solitaire Spider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-classic/id468993187/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-solitaire-spider/id1557086556/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Do More Mobile, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318729104) | [FLEURETTE, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557086558) |

## What reviewers say

### Spider Solitaire Classic ◆

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-solitaire-classic/id468993187)

Experience a classic card game with intuitive gameplay and visually appealing themes. Enjoy unlimited winning deals and track your progress to master the game. Play offline anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Classic Spider Solitaire gameplay, Over 40 HD themes and backgrounds, Customizable card backs, 1, 2, or 4 suit options, Hints, Auto-Move, and Undo features, Progress tracking and game stats, Portrait and Landscape modes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Spider Solitaire Classic Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Spider Solitaire Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 👍 Great way to pass time
- 💡 Customizable backgrounds and card designs
- 👍 Relaxing and helps with concentration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔒 Certain features locked behind paywall
- 👎 Recent updates have made the game worse

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not working in portrait mode
- Cards overlapping with ads at the bottom
- Game resetting to one-suit mode unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Option to disable background music
- Ability to save and resume games
- Tracking of best win times and statistics


### Dark Solitaire Spider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-solitaire-spider/id1557086556)

Experience a unique take on Spider Solitaire with four distinct game modes, including special challenges and endless play. Utilize jokers to your advantage and compete globally for high scores. Offers tips for beginners and flexible screen orientation.

**Highlights:** Four unique game modes, Almighty Joker cards, Beginner-friendly tips, Global score rankings, Vertical and horizontal screen play, Continuous and infinity modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RedJoker3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| BlackJoker18 | $4.99 | one-time |
| RedJoker18 | $4.99 | one-time |
| WhiteJoker3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| BlackJoker40 | $9.99 | one-time |
| RedJoker40 | $9.99 | one-time |
| RedJoker230 | $49.99 | one-time |
| WhiteJoker35 | $49.99 | one-time |
| RedJoker500 | $94.99 | one-time |
| WhiteJoker80 | $94.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider Solitaire Classic ◆ free?

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

### Is Dark Solitaire Spider free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spider Solitaire Classic ◆ or Dark Solitaire Spider?

Dark Solitaire Spider is rated higher. Spider Solitaire Classic ◆ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Dark Solitaire Spider averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Spider Solitaire Classic ◆ or Dark Solitaire Spider have ads?

Both Spider Solitaire Classic ◆ and Dark Solitaire Spider show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spider Solitaire Classic ◆ or Dark Solitaire Spider?

Spider Solitaire Classic ◆ ships an update every 3 months, and Dark Solitaire Spider every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spider Solitaire Classic ◆ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dark Solitaire Spider on November 3, 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.*