# ▻ Solitaire + vs Solitaire

The clearest difference is price: Solitaire at Free against ▻ Solitaire +'s $4.99. Solitaire also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (252K vs 5.1K). ▻ Solitaire +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#11 vs #60). On rating, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Solitaire is free to download; ▻ Solitaire + costs $4.99 up front. Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ▻ Solitaire + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ▻ Solitaire + against 4.8 for Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire has 252K ratings behind it against 5.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of ▻ Solitaire +'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Solitaire's.

▻ Solitaire + ships an update every 5 months, Solitaire every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ▻ Solitaire + | Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-plus/id518167210/reviews)** | [4.8 (252K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-cards-games-classic/id1073936461/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K | **252K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 86.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #60 |
| Size | 72 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PeopleFun CG, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/330688693) | [nerByte GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/326478818) |

## What reviewers say

### ▻ Solitaire +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-plus/id518167210)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Casino, #45 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Experience the classic Klondike solitaire with enhanced graphics and intuitive controls. Enjoy unlimited free games with multiple difficulty levels and helpful features like hints and undos. Play in landscape or portrait mode on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Unlimited free games, Multiple difficulty levels, Tap-to-place and drag-and-drop controls, Draw one and draw three card puzzles, Guaranteed winnable games, Hints and unlimited undos, Landscape and portrait play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Smooth and responsive app
- 👍 Variety of difficulty levels
- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Reliable and stable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Lack of account/progress sync across devices
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and ads

**Reported bugs**

- Resume button not working properly
- Freezing or locking up on certain devices
- Inconsistent card placement logic
- Incorrect 'no more moves' notifications

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize card designs and backgrounds
- Option to disable the 'no more moves' indicator
- Improved scoring system and leaderboards
- Multiplayer or competitive modes
- Accessibility features for visually impaired users


### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-cards-games-classic/id1073936461)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Card, #75 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

Experience the classic Solitaire card game with a beautiful, fast, and user-friendly design. Enjoy stress-free gameplay with unlimited hints and undos, customizable options, and daily challenges to keep your mind active and help you unwind.

**Highlights:** Unlimited free hints and undos, Beautiful and clear card/background designs, Guaranteed winnable deals, Daily challenges with trophies, Custom game modes (Draw-1, Draw-3, Vegas scoring), Left and right-handed modes, Detailed statistics tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solitaire No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun to play
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds and card designs
- 💡 Helpful hints and auto-complete features
- 🕰️ Relaxing way to pass time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive or difficult to close
- 🤔 Inconsistent scoring/statistics
- 🐛 Occasional freezing or glitches
- 🕰️ Slow card animations or delays

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect scoring or statistics tracking
- Inability to exit ads or return to game
- Freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Option to disable hints or auto-complete
- Ability to track personal win/loss history
- Multiplayer or leaderboard functionality
- Larger card sizes for better visibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ▻ Solitaire + free?

▻ Solitaire + costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Solitaire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ▻ Solitaire + or Solitaire?

▻ Solitaire + is rated higher. ▻ Solitaire + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Solitaire averages 4.8 from 252K ratings.

### Do ▻ Solitaire + or Solitaire have ads?

Both ▻ Solitaire + and Solitaire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ▻ Solitaire + or Solitaire?

▻ Solitaire + ships an update every 5 months, and Solitaire every 5 weeks. Most recently, ▻ Solitaire + was updated on November 6, 2026 and Solitaire on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ▻ Solitaire + or Solitaire?

▻ Solitaire + currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Solitaire at #60. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*