Comparison

Classic Solitaire for Tablets vs Words Alone Lite

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

Head to head
About

Classic Solitaire for Tablets

Experience the most customizable Klondike Solitaire on your tablet. Personalize card designs, choose from numerous themes, and select your preferred scoring and drawing styles for a classic card game perfect for breaks or relaxation.

Highlights
  • Customizable card designs
  • Over 40 HD themes
  • Basic, Vegas, and Timed scoring
  • Draw one or three cards
  • Auto-move or drag & drop
  • Left or right-handed play
  • In-app statistics
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Simply the best Classic Solitaire experience for your tablet! Classic Solitaire is the most customizable Solitaire Klondike card game available for iOS tablets. This unique version of Solitaire lets you create your own card design from your tablet’s camera roll or choose from over 40 beautiful HD themes. Play it your way with Basic, Vegas, and Timed scoring and one or three card drawing options. Enjoy a classic card game that is perfect for taking a quick break, commuting, or unwinding at the end of the day. —Features— Train your brain with over 50,000 winnable games Play draw-one or draw-three style Choose between Basic, Vegas, and Timed Scoring Avoid confusing menus or unnecessary options Select auto-move or manual drag & drop controls Easily switch between landscape & portrait orientation Set gameplay to be left or right handed Enjoy universal iPhone and iPad support Celebrate each season with seasonal theme packs Track your wins with in-app Statistics Celebrate each win with fun animations —How to Play— Choose your game play mode: Basic, Vegas, or Timed & one or three card draws Tap or drag cards to organize them into descending order with alternating colors Move cards into the foundation as you can from Ace to King, when you have all the cards in your foundation, you win! If you get stuck, tap the Hint button to reveal your next move Need help or have feedback? Message us at contact@maplemedia.io for fast and friendly support. Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/

About

Words Alone Lite

This tile-based word game challenges you to build words horizontally and vertically using all letters on the board. Strategize to earn points, utilize bonus squares, and compete for high scores. It's a fun, solitary experience playable offline.

Highlights
  • Tile-based word building
  • Horizontal and vertical word formation
  • Bonus squares for scoring
  • Personal high scores list
  • 23 in-game achievements
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Customization options
Features
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--- The Lite Version of Words Alone has 21 letter tiles per game instead of the full 101 tiles --- ==================================== THE ULTIMATE SOLITARY WORD GAME! ==================================== *** Now includes updated graphics for the new iPad's retina display! *** Addictively fun game play that will keep you coming back for more! Words Alone is a tile-based game that can be played at any time; no waiting for anyone else to take a turn and no data connection required. The objective is simple: use every letter in the game by consecutively building words horizontally and vertically while trying to earn as many points as possible. But don’t let this simplicity fool you-- keen strategy is needed to continually improve your personal high score or top your friends’ score. The game board features letter and word multiplier bonus squares scattered throughout; cover multiple bonuses in one play to really rack up the points! -------------------------------------- Feature Highlights: -------------------------------------- - Easy to use tap and drag zoom-able game board interface - Polished high-resolution graphics - Personal high scores list - 23 different in-game achievements! - Two Game Center leader boards (High Score and Wins) allow you to show-off your skills - Many customization options to control sound levels and auto-zooming behavior - Supports background music so you can listen to your favorite tunes while playing - Tracks different statistics such as total wins, best play, total words formed, as well as a running average of points per play - High contrast letter tiles for enhanced readability - Exciting in-game animations and bonuses - Universal app that runs seamlessly on the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad --------------------------------------

Screenshots

Words Alone Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

Classic Solitaire for Tablets and Words Alone Lite both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Words Alone Lite's written reviews are positive against 34% of Classic Solitaire for Tablets's. Words Alone Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Classic Solitaire for Tablets's advantage is ratings volume (332 vs 45). On price and rating 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. Classic Solitaire for Tablets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Words Alone Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Classic Solitaire for Tablets against 4.1 for Words Alone Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classic Solitaire for Tablets has 332 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Classic Solitaire for Tablets's written reviews are positive against 69% of Words Alone Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classic Solitaire for Tablets ships an update every 2 months, Words Alone Lite monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Classic Solitaire for Tablets versus Words Alone Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassic Solitaire for TabletsWords Alone Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (332 ratings)4.1 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews69.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings332 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB19 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDo More Mobile, LLC.Gano Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Classic Solitaire for Tablets

All ratings332 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative60.9%

Words Alone Lite

All ratings45 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral8.9%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral16.3%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Classic Solitaire for Tablets

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes immediately after launching
  • App closes after cards are dealt
  • App freezes during gameplay
  • iPad compatibility failure
  • Unresponsive controls
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  • Unwanted web page loading
  • Game state not properly maintained
  • Hints only suggest dealing more cards
  • Takes 3 cards out at once instead of 1

Requested features

8 requests
  • Auto-finish feature for remaining cards
  • Sound effects
  • Fewer or removable advertisements
  • Close button (X) for ad dismissal
  • Optional confirmation for new games
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  • More card design options
  • Custom background from library
  • Better hints system

Words Alone Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Classic Solitaire for Tablets

One-time1
  • Solitaire Tablets Upgrade$19.99
None

Words Alone Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classic Solitaire for Tablets free?
Classic Solitaire for Tablets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Words Alone Lite free?
Words Alone Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Classic Solitaire for Tablets or Words Alone Lite?
Words Alone Lite is rated higher. Classic Solitaire for Tablets averages 4.0 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while Words Alone Lite averages 4.1 from 45 ratings.
Do Classic Solitaire for Tablets or Words Alone Lite have ads?
Classic Solitaire for Tablets shows ads; Words Alone Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Classic Solitaire for Tablets or Words Alone Lite?
Classic Solitaire for Tablets ships an update every 2 months, and Words Alone Lite monthly. Most recently, Classic Solitaire for Tablets was updated on September 23, 2026 and Words Alone Lite on August 24, 2026.

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