# Solitaire vs Freecell

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solitaire at none against Freecell's 1. Solitaire also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (279 vs 12). Freecell's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 41 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Freecell 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 — 4.3 for Solitaire against 4.4 for Freecell. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire has 279 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Solitaire ships an update every 41 months, Freecell monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire | Freecell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-freecell-pro/id637283818/reviews) | **[4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freecell-classic-solitaire/id1438092149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fino Soft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487494069) | [OutOfTheBit Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/286210012) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-freecell-pro/id637283818)

A classic card game requiring strategy and skill to move all cards to foundation piles. Offers unlimited hints and a leaderboard for competitive play. Perfect for a relaxing yet engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Single tap or drag card movement, Move all cards to foundation piles, Utilize free cells, Unlimited hint feature, GameCenter leaderboard integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Brain-stimulating and thought-provoking
- 👍 Easy to operate and intuitive controls
- 🚀 Fast and responsive gameplay
- ✨ Good graphics and interface
- 🎯 Challenging and fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too many ads, disruptive gameplay
- 🤔 Difficulty knowing if a deal is unsolvable
- 👎 Poor controls, cards don't move when they should
- 📉 Some versions have issues like crashing
- 🤏 Small card display

**Reported bugs**

- Game does not allow movement when it should
- Cards bounce until exact spot is hit
- App crashes after updates
- Login is troublesome

**Requested features**

- Way to know if a deal is unsolvable
- Option to adjust animation speed
- Tutorial for new users
- Dark mode option
- Ability to set difficulty level


### Freecell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freecell-classic-solitaire/id1438092149)

A classic card game of strategy and patience, offering a challenging yet rewarding brain-training experience. Enjoy high-resolution cards, customizable gameplay, and global leaderboards on your iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Classic FreeCell Solitaire gameplay, High-resolution, easy-to-read cards, Customizable game options (hints, sounds, layout), Global leaderboards and score comparison, Unlimited undo function, Left-handed and right-handed layouts, Portrait and landscape orientation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Freecell Ads Free | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire free?

Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Freecell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire or Freecell?

Freecell is rated higher. Solitaire averages 4.3 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Freecell averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.

### Do Solitaire or Freecell have ads?

Freecell shows ads; Solitaire does not.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire or Freecell?

Solitaire ships an update every 41 months, and Freecell monthly. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on October 26, 2026 and Freecell on October 24, 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.*