# 成语玩命猜 vs Idiom Solitaire

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Idiom Solitaire at 3.3K against 成语玩命猜's 477. Idiom Solitaire also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 成语玩命猜 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Idiom Solitaire sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 成语玩命猜 against 4.7 for Idiom Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idiom Solitaire has 3.3K ratings behind it against 477, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of 成语玩命猜's written reviews are positive against 86% of Idiom Solitaire's.

成语玩命猜 ships an update every 6 weeks, Idiom Solitaire every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 成语玩命猜 | Idiom Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id622333898/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idiom-solitaire/id1618185567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 477 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [StarRiver Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/563494178) | [Aged Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482887934) |

## What reviewers say

### 成语玩命猜

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id622333898)

Engaging picture-based Chinese idiom guessing game with over 1800 levels. Features original puzzles, retro art style, and educational explanations for each idiom. Daily new levels and weekly competitions keep the challenge fresh.

**Highlights:** 1800+ idiom levels, Picture and word puzzles, Idiom explanations and Pinyin, Daily new levels, Weekly competitions, Ancient character emoji pack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一小堆元宝 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 特别优惠元宝 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 120个元宝 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 中包元宝 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 一大包元宝 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 超大包元宝 | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP礼包元宝 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 至尊包元宝 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🤓 Helps learn Chinese idioms
- 🎨 Interesting visuals and design
- 🧠 Challenges the mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 😤 Difficulty level can be frustrating
- 🤔 Unclear instructions or progression

**Reported bugs**

- Login/registration issues
- Game crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Difficulty settings or customization
- Offline mode or reduced ads


### Idiom Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idiom-solitaire/id1618185567)

This puzzle game challenges you to fill in missing characters to form correct four-character idioms on a grid. It offers a relaxing way to learn Chinese culture and improve literary knowledge while enjoying engaging gameplay and a beautiful interface.

**Highlights:** Idiom puzzle gameplay, Breakthrough mode, Idiom interpretation and learning, Hint and help functions, Ancient and elegant interface, Social media login and progress sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一個月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一個季度 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 移除廣告 + 無限提示/體力 - 一年 | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable and educational
- 🧠 Helps train thinking and memory
- 🏫 Useful for learning and reviewing idioms
- 🎓 Increases knowledge and vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many advertisements
- 🤔 Some idioms are incorrectly formatted

**Reported bugs**

- Connection issues causing game freezes
- Difficulty accessing paid features

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and revisit previous idioms
- Synchronization between mobile and tablet devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 成语玩命猜 free?

成语玩命猜 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idiom Solitaire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 成语玩命猜 or Idiom Solitaire?

Idiom Solitaire is rated higher. 成语玩命猜 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 477 ratings, while Idiom Solitaire averages 4.7 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do 成语玩命猜 or Idiom Solitaire have ads?

Both 成语玩命猜 and Idiom Solitaire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 成语玩命猜 or Idiom Solitaire?

成语玩命猜 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Idiom Solitaire every 4 weeks. Most recently, 成语玩命猜 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Idiom Solitaire on October 27, 2026.

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