# MatchX vs Solitaere

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MatchX at 100% against Solitaere's 48%. Solitaere's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Solitaere is free to download; MatchX costs $1.99 up front. MatchX sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Solitaere asks for nothing beyond the download.

MatchX ships an update every 38 months, Solitaere every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MatchX | Solitaere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaere/id935572359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **371** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 47.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Claudiu Ioan Bran](https://appshunter.io/developer/335350411) | [aeliox](https://appshunter.io/developer/303891545) |

## What reviewers say

### MatchX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchx/id485980600)

Test your memory and speed by matching cards to clear the board. Compete globally and challenge yourself with four difficulty levels, including unique Hypno and Crazy modes. Unlock achievements and customize your gameplay with various card sets.

**Highlights:** Card matching gameplay, Global player competition, Four difficulty levels, Hypno and Crazy game modes, 32 unlockable achievements, Multiple card sets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Letters Card Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Numbers Card Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals Card Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sports Card Set | $0.99 | one-time |


### Solitaere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaere/id935572359)

Experience a beautifully designed, modern version of the classic Klondike Solitaire. Enjoy intuitive touch controls and a clean interface for quick games or challenging yourself to beat your best score.

**Highlights:** Classic Klondike Solitaire, Clean, modern design, Intuitive touch controls, Beautiful graphics, Personal record tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design and aesthetics
- 🆓 Free to play with no ads
- ⚡ Smooth gameplay and responsive controls
- 🎮 Clean, intuitive interface
- 🔋 Low battery consumption

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on iOS 26+ versions
- 😤 Extremely difficult difficulty level
- 🎮 Cumbersome card movement mechanics
- 🔇 Audio volume tied to ringer volume
- 📱 Landscape mode issues on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 26 and iOS 26.2
- App won't launch on older devices (iPhone 4s, iPad Mini 2)
- Win detection fails occasionally
- Touch responsiveness issues on iPhone 12
- Landscape orientation doesn't rotate entire screen

**Requested features**

- Undo/cancel move button
- Difficulty level adjustment
- Hint button
- Restart/replay deck option
- One-card draw option (instead of three)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MatchX free?

MatchX costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Solitaere free?

Solitaere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do MatchX or Solitaere have ads?

Neither MatchX nor Solitaere shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MatchX or Solitaere?

MatchX ships an update every 38 months, and Solitaere every 2 months. Most recently, MatchX was updated on June 5, 2026 and Solitaere on October 24, 2026.

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