# Solitaire Classic ◆ vs Microsoft Solitaire Collection

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Solitaire Classic ◆ at 81% against Microsoft Solitaire Collection's 37%. Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is ratings volume (255K vs 2.4K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire Classic ◆ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Microsoft Solitaire Collection sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microsoft Solitaire Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Solitaire Collection has 255K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Solitaire Classic ◆'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Solitaire Classic ◆ ships an update every 2 months, Microsoft Solitaire Collection every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Classic ◆ | Microsoft Solitaire Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic/id493598534/reviews) | **[4.7 (255K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | **255K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#158** |
| Size | 171 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Do More Mobile, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318729104) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire Classic ◆

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic/id493598534)

A highly customizable Klondike Solitaire card game offering a relaxing and distraction-free experience. Personalize your game with custom themes and choose from various scoring and drawing options. Enjoy a classic card game designed for quick breaks and unwinding.

**Highlights:** Customizable themes from camera roll, Over 40 HD themes, Basic, Vegas, and Timed scoring, Draw-one or draw-three options, Auto-move or drag & drop controls, Left/right-handed gameplay, Statistics tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solitaire Classic Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Easy to use and play
- 🎨 Nice card designs and themes
- 🧠 Mentally stimulating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads and intrusive pop-ups
- 🐌 Slow response times and performance issues
- 🔇 Inability to turn off sound completely

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Game fails to load or open properly

**Requested features**

- More game modes and difficulty options
- Customizable card designs and backgrounds
- Ability to track gameplay statistics and achievements


### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · Casino, #184 Top Grossing · Casino (US App Store)

Enjoy a collection of classic card games and popular puzzle titles. Challenge yourself with daily tasks, weekly rewards, and competitive events. Sign in to save progress and play across devices.

**Highlights:** 5 classic Solitaire modes, Daily Challenges, Weekly Rewards & Events, Multiple Difficulty levels, Additional puzzle games, Cross-device progress saving

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Edition | $9.99 | per year |
| Cow Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Fox Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro Pattern 2 Card Back | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Puppies Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kittens Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great game with varied challenges
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay and graphics
- 🏆 Competitive daily events and challenges
- 🗓️ Ability to continue games later
- 💰 Free with optional paid subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Inaccurate timer and scoring issues in events
- 🔍 Difficulty tracking progress and statistics
- 🔌 Requires constant internet connection
- 💸 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to sign in or sync progress
- Game freezing or crashing after ads
- Timer continuing to run when app is closed
- Inconsistent behavior when internet connection is lost
- Themes and content not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Pause and resume option for challenges
- Ability to replay completed games
- More detailed statistics and progress tracking
- Offline play mode
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire Classic ◆ free?

Solitaire Classic ◆ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Microsoft Solitaire Collection free?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire Classic ◆ or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Microsoft Solitaire Collection is rated higher. Solitaire Classic ◆ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Microsoft Solitaire Collection averages 4.7 from 255K ratings.

### Do Solitaire Classic ◆ or Microsoft Solitaire Collection have ads?

Both Solitaire Classic ◆ and Microsoft Solitaire Collection show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire Classic ◆ or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Solitaire Classic ◆ ships an update every 2 months, and Microsoft Solitaire Collection every 6 weeks. Most recently, Solitaire Classic ◆ was updated on September 28, 2026 and Microsoft Solitaire Collection on September 30, 2026.

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