Comparison

Solitaire Whizz vs Simon's Cat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Solitaire Whizz

This comprehensive card game collection offers 40 different solitaire variations in a single app. Enjoy classic and challenging games with high-quality graphics, helpful hints, and auto-completion features. No additional purchases are required to access all content.

Highlights
  • 40 solitaire game variations
  • High-quality retina graphics
  • Turn tips and auto-complete
  • Scrolling and zooming
  • Sound effects and animation
  • No hidden extra purchases
Features
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48 GAMES IN ONE! A comprehensive solitaire collection for iPad: 48 addictive solitaire/patience card games in one a single app. For ONE single purchase, get ALL games, including Free Cell (Windows solitaire), Klondike (classic solitaire), Pyramid 13, Poker Solitaire, Yukon, Spider, Golf, Russian Solitaire and a host of other games. Features include: - Full on-screen instructions for all games - Intelligent 'move suggestion' guide with undo - Gameplay customisation (tap/drag mode, colour preferences, background music/sound effects...) Full list of games currently included: Foundation Builders: - Agnes, Baker’s Dozen, Baker’s Game (2 variants), Free Cell, Free Cell Strict, Hard Cell, Klondike, King's Secrets, Klondike Double, Miss Milligan, Napoleon at St Helena, Seahaven Towers, Simple Simon, Sir Tommy and Tommy Five. Foundation Calculators: - Calculation (2 variants), Canfield and Duchess. Layout Builders: - Accordion, Fan, Flower Garden, La Belle Lucie, Russian Solitaire, Scorpion, Spider, Spiderette, Whitehead and Yukon. Matchers & Pairers: - Apophis, Fourteens, Golf, Monte Carlo (2 variants), Pyramid 13, Ra’s Chamber (2 variants) and Three Peaks. Calculators: - Nestor, Odd & Even, Osmosis, Peek, Poker Solitaire (2 variants) and Windmill. Castle Games: - Beleaguered Castle and Streets & Alleys. For beginners, the popular games Klondike, FreeCell and Pyramid 13 are recommended. For a quick, easy games, try Fourteens. Spider and Spiderette provide more of a challenge for advanced players. As ever, additional games are planned for future updates! General gameplay: In general, games are played by dragging cards from one pile to another. Depending on your preference, you can also choose to tap the source card followed by its destination (either an empty pile or an existing pile or sequence of cards). In various games, the goal is to gradually build cards on to 'foundation' piles, typically in ascending order with one foundation per suit. Typically, a game will also include a 'tableau' of piles used to organise the cards before they are played on to the foundations. In a few games, the goal is to discard pairs of cards according to a particular rule. To see specific details of the rules and aim of a given game, on-screen instructions are provided: simply press the '?' button to the right of the screen. In most games, you can also press the 'Hint' (light bulb) button to get a turn suggestion at any point during play. Redeals Some games allow 'redeals'. If available, the redeal icon in the top right of the screen will be available. Depending on the game, a redeal will typically of re-shuffling and re-dealing the 'stock' of cards, or dealing extra cards on to the tableau. Please consult the rules for the individual game in question for more details of the availability and function of redeals. Support & Feedback For further information about Solitaire Whizz, or to report a potential problem, please got to https://neilcoffey.github.io/solitaire-whizz-info/

About

Simon's Cat

Embark on a bubble-popping adventure to rescue adorable critters trapped in a bubbly mess. Solve thousands of colorful puzzles, use special power-ups, and enjoy vibrant animations in this fun and addictive game.

Highlights
  • Match bubbles to free critters
  • Thousands of colorful levels
  • Unique puzzle challenges
  • Special power-ups
  • Vibrant animations
  • Play offline
Features
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Mr. Potts is causing trouble again, trapping cute critters in a bubbly mess! Only you can help Simon’s Cat and his friends pop bubbles, clear puzzles, and save the day in this fun bubble shooter! A Bubble-Popping Adventure Awaits! Match bubbles to free adorable critters and complete exciting challenges. Play through thousands of colorful levels with unique puzzles. Reach new areas and discover magical surprises. Use special power-ups to solve tricky puzzles and win rewards. Fun & Addictive Gameplay! Easy to start, but full of exciting challenges. Enjoy vibrant animations and lovable characters. Experience stunning visuals in a colorful world. Play anytime, anywhere—no WiFi needed! Join Simon’s Cat, Maisy, Chloe, Kitten, Jazz, and more in this purrfect puzzle adventure! Whether you love match puzzles or bubble shooters, this game will keep you entertained for hours. Start playing now and enjoy a bubble-popping journey like never before!

Screenshots

Simon's Cat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simon's Cat at Free against Solitaire Whizz's $2.99. Simon's Cat also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (31K vs 10). Solitaire Whizz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Simon's Cat is free to download; Solitaire Whizz costs $2.99 up front. Simon's Cat sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Solitaire Whizz asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simon's Cat holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simon's Cat has 31K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 61% and 62% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire Whizz ships an update every 3 months, Simon's Cat every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Solitaire Whizz versus Simon's Cat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire WhizzSimon's Cat
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (10 ratings)4.9 (31K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews61.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1031K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB630 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNeil CoffeyTactile Games Limited

Customer experience

Solitaire Whizz

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive61.1%
Neutral27.8%
Negative11.1%

Simon's Cat

All ratings30,667 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews516 reviews
Positive61.6%
Neutral12.8%
Negative25.6%

Bugs and requests

Solitaire Whizz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Simon's Cat

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bubbles not popping correctly
  • Game freezing on level transition
  • Rewards not being properly credited

Requested features

4 requests
  • Difficulty settings for casual and hardcore players
  • Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
  • Ability to earn more coins through gameplay
  • Better explanation of game mechanics and scoring

In-app purchases

None

Solitaire Whizz

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Simon's Cat

One-time13
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Quick Refill$0.99
  • Stack of Coins$1.99
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  • Quick Refill Tier 2$1.99
  • Piggy Bank Open$3.99
  • Kitten Bundle$3.99
  • Simon's Pass$4.99
  • Special Offer$6.99
  • Special Offer$7.99
  • Pile of Coins$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Treat Bundle$12.99
  • Bag of Coins$19.99

Questions

Is Solitaire Whizz free?
Solitaire Whizz costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simon's Cat free?
Simon's Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire Whizz or Simon's Cat?
Simon's Cat is rated higher. Solitaire Whizz averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Simon's Cat averages 4.9 from 31K ratings.
Do Solitaire Whizz or Simon's Cat have ads?
Neither Solitaire Whizz nor Simon's Cat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Whizz or Simon's Cat?
Solitaire Whizz ships an update every 3 months, and Simon's Cat every 4 weeks. Most recently, Solitaire Whizz was updated on October 3, 2026 and Simon's Cat on October 20, 2026.

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