Comparison

9CardGolf vs i.Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

9CardGolf

A digital card game simulating the 9-Card variant of Golf. Players aim for the lowest score over 9 or 18 hands by matching cards. Offers AI opponents and local multiplayer.

Highlights
  • 9-Card Golf variant gameplay
  • Play against AI opponents (Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced)
  • Pass and Play local multiplayer
  • Adjustable number of hands
  • Full score-keeping system
  • Customizable game appearance
  • Game Center Achievements and Leaderboards
Features
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This is the 9-Card variant of the Game of Golf. In this simple, fun game of matching cards, players try to earn the lowest number of points (as in the sport of Golf) over the course of 9 or 18 hands (holes)! Fun strategies come into play as you compete against computer players of various experience levels to improve your game. We have carefully crafted this game so that play interaction feels like you are actually playing the card game. In support of our 9CardGolf playing community, we have added requested variations of the game (match 3 vs. 2 cards, allow flip up of card in hand before replacing, or not) in addition to our fun experimental rules. Brief Highlights: -Play against a friend on the same device via "Pass and Play" -Strengthen your own game play by practicing against one of our AI players -Three levels of computer (AI) player: Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced -Adjustable number of hands (play game shorter than 9 or 18 holes?) -Full score-keeping system (view prior game score-cards and in-game card) -Choices of table surfaces, card-backs, card-fronts and AI player speed -Sound effects during game play (can be disabled) -Enable/Disable experimental rules affecting game play -Select from our rule variations making it the game you learned how to play -Game Center Achievements and LeaderBoards when playing AI players -Rules and current scores available in-game -Getting started video shows a full two-hand game and more

About

i.Solitaire

Features
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SOLITAIRE (KLONDIKE) Main characteristics: - Play different Solitaire variants: Classic and Las Vegas - It includes help and play explanation - Settings: Cards size, cards back color, sound, scoreboards, table and scores color,... - Scores: Matches, times, more and fewer movements, points,... - Achievements: They allow to achieve experiencie points - Save and load game - Unlimited undo - Landscape and vertical orientation (two different arrangements are posible, so the cards will be bigger) Play: - The aim of the game is to build up a stack of cards starting with ace and ending with King, all of the same suit. - After shuffling, seven piles of cards are laid. Each pile begins with one upturned card. Partial or complete piles can be moved if they are built down by alternate colors Scoring Solitaire: - Points are won by moving cards to foundation piles, by moving waste cards and by upturning cards. If the match is completed, there is a final bonus - In Las Vegas variant points are achieved by moving cards to foundation piles. The rules settings allows changing some of this rules: - Classic game or Las vegas one - Turning only one card at a time or three at once - Allow undo Other Melele games: Gin Rummy, Hearts, Sevens, Oh Hell, Crazy Eights,...

Screenshots

9CardGolf3 screens
i.Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: i.Solitaire at Free against 9CardGolf's $1.99. 9CardGolf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On 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

i.Solitaire is free to download; 9CardGolf costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

9CardGolf ships an update every 3 months, i.Solitaire every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
9CardGolf versus i.Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter9CardGolfi.Solitaire
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIron Sheep Productions, LLCManuel Lopez Lopez

In-app purchases

None

9CardGolf

No in-app purchases

None

i.Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 9CardGolf free?
9CardGolf costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is i.Solitaire free?
i.Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 9CardGolf or i.Solitaire have ads?
i.Solitaire shows ads; 9CardGolf does not.
Which is updated more often, 9CardGolf or i.Solitaire?
9CardGolf ships an update every 3 months, and i.Solitaire every 6 months. Most recently, 9CardGolf was updated on November 8, 2026 and i.Solitaire on November 2, 2026.

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