Comparison

9CardGolf vs Solitaire Gaps

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

Solitaire Gaps

A unique solitaire game where players arrange cards of each suit in ascending order. The goal is to move cards to empty spaces based on suit and rank rules. It offers a challenging twist on traditional solitaire gameplay.

Highlights
  • Ascending card arrangement by suit
  • Specific card movement rules
  • Empty space mechanics
  • Challenging solitaire variation
  • Single-player puzzle gameplay
Features
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Solitaire Gaps is an interesting variation of solitaire. Arrange the cards of every suit in ascending order from left to right. The last space in each row should be empty. You can move a card to a gap if the card has the same suit and the next higher rank of the card at the left side of the gap or the card is one of the 4 lowest cards and the gap is at the left side of the playing area. Good luck!

Screenshots

9CardGolf3 screens
Solitaire Gaps3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Solitaire Gaps at Free against 9CardGolf's $1.99. 9CardGolf's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 1.9) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

9CardGolf holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of 9CardGolf's written reviews are positive against 11% of Solitaire Gaps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

9CardGolf ships an update every 3 months, Solitaire Gaps every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
9CardGolf versus Solitaire Gaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter9CardGolfSolitaire Gaps
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (10 ratings) — better1.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1016 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIron Sheep Productions, LLCKevin White

Customer experience

9CardGolf

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral21.1%
Negative36.8%

Solitaire Gaps

All ratings16 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative81.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral16.7%
Negative72.2%

In-app purchases

None

9CardGolf

No in-app purchases

None

Solitaire Gaps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 9CardGolf free?
9CardGolf costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solitaire Gaps free?
Solitaire Gaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 9CardGolf or Solitaire Gaps?
9CardGolf is rated higher. 9CardGolf averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Solitaire Gaps averages 1.9 from 16 ratings.
Do 9CardGolf or Solitaire Gaps have ads?
Solitaire Gaps shows ads; 9CardGolf does not.
Which is updated more often, 9CardGolf or Solitaire Gaps?
9CardGolf ships an update every 3 months, and Solitaire Gaps every 6 months. Most recently, 9CardGolf was updated on October 5, 2026 and Solitaire Gaps on October 1, 2026.

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