Comparison

Golf Solitaire Pro! vs Shard Puzzle

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

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About

Golf Solitaire Pro!

Enjoy a charming, golf-themed card game that's quick to learn and fun to play. Match cards one higher or lower to clear the course before the deck runs out. Utilize wild cards and aim for high scores in this relaxing solitaire experience.

Highlights
  • Golfing green theme with varied backgrounds
  • Animated scenery
  • Relaxing atmosphere
  • Clear instructions
  • Statistics tracking
  • Local high scores
Features
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Let yourself relax with Golf Solitaire Pro, a cute, charming golf themed card game. If you like tri-peaks solitaire, you’ll love this because it’s so quick to learn and fun to play. Straightforward instructions explain how the game works. To win a round, clear the cards from the golf course before the deck runs out by simply matching cards that are one higher or lower than your current card. Use wild cards to get out of tight spots! Get rid of the cards on the top line for extra, mega points! Play multiple rounds to beat your high score! Features: - A golfing green theme with varied backgrounds - Animated scenery. - Relaxing atmosphere. - Clear instructions. - As easy to learn as Tri-Peaks or Klondike. - Statistics to so you can see how well you’re playing. - Local high scores, so you can compare and compete with family and friends. Made with the utmost care and played by over a million players around the world, Golf Solitaire Pro has a dedicated collection of fans. Download it now and see how much fun Golf can really be! Glowing Eye Games www.glowingeyegames.com

About

Shard Puzzle

Features
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SHARD PUZZLE — Where Broken Becomes Beautiful Every piece of glass tells a story. In Shard Puzzle, beautiful shapes shatter into irregular geometric fragments — and it's your job to piece them back together. SHATTERED GLASS PUZZLES Each level presents a target shape — circles, hexagons, diamonds, and unique random polygons — broken into gleaming glass shards. Drag each shard from the dock and place it precisely where it belongs. The pieces shimmer and catch light as you move your device, creating a stunning visual experience. INFINITE LEVELS, GROWING CHALLENGE Start with simple 4-piece puzzles and progress through increasingly complex challenges with up to 50 shards per form. As you advance, target shapes grow larger, pieces become smaller, and snap precision gets tighter. Every level is procedurally generated — you'll never see the same puzzle twice. CALMING AMBIENT EXPERIENCE Shard Puzzle is designed for relaxation. Soothing procedurally-generated ambient music accompanies your play, with gentle chord progressions and warm reverb. Toggle the music on or off at any time. Perfect for unwinding before bed or during a break. FEATURES - Infinite procedurally generated levels — every puzzle is unique - 5 forms per level with diverse shapes and random polygons - Glass shard visuals with device-reactive shimmer effects - Calming ambient soundtrack generated in real-time - Multiple save slots — share your device with family and friends - Auto-save — pick up exactly where you left off - Combo scoring system — place pieces quickly for bonus points - Golden puzzle rewards every 5 levels - Hint system to guide you when stuck - Clean, minimal interface designed for focus PROGRESSION Level 1: 4 pieces — learn the basics Level 5: 14 pieces — shapes get interesting Level 10: 24 pieces — real challenge begins Level 15: 34 pieces — expert territory Level 23+: 50 pieces — master class Take a breath. Pick up a shard. Make it whole again.

Screenshots

Golf Solitaire Pro!4 screens
Shard Puzzle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Golf Solitaire Pro! at Free against Shard Puzzle's $0.99. Golf Solitaire Pro! also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Shard Puzzle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Golf Solitaire Pro! is free to download; Shard Puzzle costs $0.99 up front. Golf Solitaire Pro! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Shard Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Golf Solitaire Pro! versus Shard Puzzle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGolf Solitaire Pro!Shard Puzzle
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (4.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB1 MB
Age rating12++4
DeveloperGlowing Eye Games LtdTOMAS VYTAS

Bugs and requests

Golf Solitaire Pro!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Cards and scoring not working as expected
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness after completing a round

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to disable ads
  • Ability to switch between landscape and portrait modes
  • Improved scoring system and consistency
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

Shard Puzzle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Golf Solitaire Pro!

One-time2
  • Extra Wildcard!$0.99
  • Golf Solitaire Remove Adverts$1.99
None

Shard Puzzle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Golf Solitaire Pro! free?
Golf Solitaire Pro! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shard Puzzle free?
Shard Puzzle costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Golf Solitaire Pro! or Shard Puzzle have ads?
Golf Solitaire Pro! shows ads; Shard Puzzle does not.

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