# Gobstoppers! vs Solitaire Challenges

The clearest difference is rating: Gobstoppers! at 4.7 against Solitaire Challenges's 3.4. Gobstoppers! also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 54%) and ratings volume (74 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gobstoppers! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solitaire Challenges sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gobstoppers! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gobstoppers! has 74 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Gobstoppers!'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Solitaire Challenges's.

Gobstoppers! ships an update every 56 months, Solitaire Challenges every 40 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gobstoppers! | Solitaire Challenges |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gobstoppers/id555009317/reviews)** | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-challenges/id590507924/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 53.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | **Every 40 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sarah Pierce](https://appshunter.io/developer/406813189) | [Jose Varela](https://appshunter.io/developer/336500035) |

## What reviewers say

### Gobstoppers!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gobstoppers/id555009317)

Engage your mind with this addictive matching puzzle game. Choose from three distinct modes: Classic, Multi, or Maze, each offering unique challenges. Compete with friends and players worldwide on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Classic matching mode, Multi-mode matching by color or shape, Maze mode with a single chain, Two difficulty levels per mode, Game Center leaderboards, Score multipliers for clearing the board

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gobstoppers Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Good mental workout
- 💡 Innovative puzzle mechanics
- 🎨 Nice graphics and colors
- 🎮 Fun and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🎶 Mutes own music
- 🖱️ Poor button placement
- ⏳ Long loading times
- 💰 Paywalls for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- App shuts down mid-game
- Game crashes on iPhone
- Game crashes when starting
- Takes a long time to load

**Requested features**

- Include suggested solution after clearing puzzle
- Allow playing own music while the game is running
- Improve button placement for back and undo


### Solitaire Challenges

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-challenges/id590507924)

A card game where you clear the board by matching cards one above or below the deck card. It features 160 levels with varied missions and a wild card to help build sequences. Success requires both luck and strategic card selection.

**Highlights:** Clear board by matching cards, 160 levels with varied missions, Wild card for sequence building, Scoring based on card value and sequences, Skill-based gameplay beyond luck

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 extra lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Undo button | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Extra Cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Joker | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| Set of 5 lives | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gobstoppers! free?

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

### Is Solitaire Challenges free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gobstoppers! or Solitaire Challenges?

Gobstoppers! is rated higher. Gobstoppers! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Solitaire Challenges averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Gobstoppers! or Solitaire Challenges have ads?

Neither Gobstoppers! nor Solitaire Challenges shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gobstoppers! or Solitaire Challenges?

Gobstoppers! ships an update every 56 months, and Solitaire Challenges every 40 months. Most recently, Gobstoppers! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Solitaire Challenges on October 22, 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.*