# Solitaire Minute vs Solitaire Nova

The clearest difference is rating: Solitaire Nova at 4.7 against Solitaire Minute's 4.2. Solitaire Nova also leads on ratings volume (7.3K vs 21) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Solitaire Minute's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (61% vs 26%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire Minute sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire Nova sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solitaire Nova holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Nova has 7.3K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Solitaire Minute's written reviews are positive against 26% of Solitaire Nova's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Solitaire Minute ships an update every 6 weeks, Solitaire Nova fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Minute | Solitaire Nova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-minute/id570545037/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-nova/id6745080685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.7% of reviews** | 26.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GRL Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/399292389) | [Nova Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810635543) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire Minute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-minute/id570545037)

Challenge your mind with 30 levels of TriPeaks Solitaire. Race against the clock in this addictive card game, aiming to earn stars on every level. Utilize power-ups to help you conquer the Skull Island puzzles.

**Highlights:** 30 solitaire puzzles, TriPeaks Solitaire gameplay, Timed challenges, Wild card power-up, Earn stars on levels, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of 75 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Stars | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

-  addictive gameplay
- fun and engaging
- Great time passer
- Challenging puzzles
- Creative formatting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes often
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Progress lost
- 🐛 Stuck on levels
- 🐛 Too fast for some

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes
- App crashes
- Progress lost
- Stuck on levels
- Stars disappear

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Option to lengthen time
- More games with numbers
- Fix bugs
- More levels please


### Solitaire Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-nova/id6745080685)

Experience a fresh take on the classic card game with strategic twists and unique game modes. Complete daily quests to earn rewards and unlock exclusive trophies. Enjoy an elegant visual design for an immersive and distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Strategic gameplay with creative twists, Unique game modes and unconventional rules, Daily quests and in-game currency rewards, Unlock exclusive and limited-edition trophies, Elegant visual design with smooth animations, Build ascending Foundation piles, Arrange descending sequences on the tableau

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Exciting and original version of solitaire
- 👍 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game not loading, lags terribly
- 🔋 Phone gets hot and slows down
- 🔋 Battery draining too fast
- 🔍 Same as every other solitaire game

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard popping up unexpectedly
- Typos and issues in settings

**Requested features**

- Different layouts
- Reduce the number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire Minute free?

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

### Is Solitaire Nova free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire Minute or Solitaire Nova?

Solitaire Nova is rated higher. Solitaire Minute averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Solitaire Nova averages 4.7 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do Solitaire Minute or Solitaire Nova have ads?

Solitaire Nova shows ads; Solitaire Minute does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire Minute or Solitaire Nova?

Solitaire Minute ships an update every 6 weeks, and Solitaire Nova fortnightly. Most recently, Solitaire Minute was updated on October 10, 2026 and Solitaire Nova on October 16, 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.*