# Solitaire Classic ◆ vs Hardwood Solitaire IV

The clearest difference is rating: Hardwood Solitaire IV at 4.7 against Solitaire Classic ◆'s 4.4. Hardwood Solitaire IV also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 81%). Solitaire Classic ◆'s advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 132). 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 Hardwood Solitaire IV sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hardwood Solitaire IV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Classic ◆ has 2.4K ratings behind it against 132, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Solitaire Classic ◆'s written reviews are positive against 89% of Hardwood Solitaire IV's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Classic ◆ | Hardwood Solitaire IV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-classic/id493598534/reviews) | **[4.7 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-solitaire-iv/id897709591/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 132 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 171 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Do More Mobile, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318729104) | [Silver Creek Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/493710735) |

## 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


### Hardwood Solitaire IV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardwood-solitaire-iv/id897709591)

Experience classic card games with stunning visuals and calming environments. This app offers over 100 solitaire variations, including helpful tools like hints and an undo feature. Enjoy a premium solitaire experience with optional game packs.

**Highlights:** Over 100 Solitaire games, Rescue Powerup, Auto Complete, Intelligent hints, Drag and drop cards, Undo gesture, Advance stockpile gesture

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 80 Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 165 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 425 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 800 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 865 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1600 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1800 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 3600 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 4750 Tokens | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 10000 Tokens | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent solitaire game
- 👍 Many game varieties
- 👍 Relaxing and peaceful sounds
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Ad interruptions
- 💰 Push to buy tokens
- 💰 Frustration with token system
- 🚫 No game settings
- 🚫 Automatic card movement

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not registering
- Games not downloading after token purchase
- Paid version still has ads

**Requested features**

- Game settings for automatic card movement
- Option to disable automatic card movement
- Music similar to older PC versions
- Clearer explanation of token system
- Option to pay for full game without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire Classic ◆ free?

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

### Is Hardwood Solitaire IV free?

Hardwood Solitaire IV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire Classic ◆ or Hardwood Solitaire IV?

Hardwood Solitaire IV is rated higher. Solitaire Classic ◆ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Hardwood Solitaire IV averages 4.7 from 132 ratings.

### Do Solitaire Classic ◆ or Hardwood Solitaire IV have ads?

Both Solitaire Classic ◆ and Hardwood Solitaire IV show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire Classic ◆ or Hardwood Solitaire IV?

Solitaire Classic ◆ ships an update every 2 months, and Hardwood Solitaire IV every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire Classic ◆ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hardwood Solitaire IV on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*