Comparison

Sparkle 2 vs Cozy Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Sparkle 2

Match orbs with magical enchantments and powerups to stop them from falling into an abyss. Explore mysterious lands, discover enchanted keys, and unlock secrets in this visually stunning puzzle adventure.

Highlights
  • Orb matching puzzle action
  • Magical enchantments and powerups
  • Story, Survival, and Challenge modes
  • Over 90 unique levels
  • 200+ enchantment combinations
  • Voice-over narration
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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Simply the best marble popper ever made! REVIEWS "Sparkle 2 is a must buy that takes the crown as the best marble shooter in the App Store, and one shining example of iOS entertainment." Apple'n'Apps 4.5/5 "Sparkle 2 stands out from the rest because of its gorgeous visuals and multifaceted gameplay." - 148 Apps 4.5/5 Editors Choice "A well-thought out marble shooter with a nice story, gorgeous graphics, and an amazing soundtrack." - AppAdvice 5/5 "Sparkle 2 is a great iOS game. It’s relatively simple and a whole lot of fun to play." - Capsule Computers 9/10 "Smooth marble popping puzzle action combined with a soothing soundtrack and drop-dead stunning visuals." - JayIsGames DESCRIPTION Challenge the darkness with your swift orb matching skills, mighty magical enchantments and earthshaking powerups. Match the orbs before they fall into the abyss and find your way through mysterious lands of startling beauty! A long time ago five enchanted keys were created. The keys were scattered around the lands, and they still remain undiscovered. Many have come to find them, and so far all have failed. Will you find the keys and unlock the secrets, or will you join the endless ranks of souls forever trapped within these lands? Sparkle 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning hit game Sparkle enjoyed by millions of players since 2007. Sparkle 2 is an independent sequel and a spiritual successor to the first installment suitable for both new and existing fans of the series. FEATURES - Experience unrestricted premium action puzzle gaming - Admire state of the art special effects - Explore three game modes: Story, Survival, and Challenge - Discover over 90 unique levels throughout the story - Supercharge your Slinger with over 200 combinations of 16 different Enchantments - Find exciting locations and delve into the mystery - Immerse yourself in a story narrated with professional voice overs - Enjoy the soundtrack by the award-winning composer Jonathan Geer Watch the trailer: http://youtu.be/giB9y6-cBFM

About

Cozy Solitaire

Enjoy a peaceful card game experience with no interruptions. Customize your game with various themes and card backs. Offers daily goals and achievements for a rewarding play session.

Highlights
  • Ad-free and no micro-transactions
  • Klondike and FreeCell Solitaire
  • Optional in-app purchase for 3 extra game modes
  • Extensive customization options (card backs, backgrounds, card fronts)
  • Daily goals and achievements
  • Undo and hint features
  • LoFi soundtrack
Features
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Relax and enjoy Solitaire with absolutely no ads or micro-transactions. Cozy Solitaire was designed specifically to give you a relaxing and cozy solitaire experience. What makes Cozy Solitaire unique? Most solitaire apps are cluttered with ads, making playing anything but relaxing. Besides just being ad-free, Cozy Solitaire also has a fresh look that can be customized to fit your preferences. The effects and animations were created to be satisfying, without overdoing it. Lastly, Cozy Solitaire gives you an encouraging message every day when the daily goal is completed. FEATURES: No ads: Absolutely no ads or micro-transactions. Pay once and enjoy, ad-free forever. Klondike and FreeCell Solitaire included: Choose between Klondike or FreeCell Solitaire. Play 1 card draw or 3 card draw. Choose between winnable or random deals. Yukon, Spiderette, and Golf Solitaire available: The game includes 1 in app purchase to add 3 extra game modes for $1.99 USD. This purchase is completely optional and adds Yukon, Spiderette, and Golf Solitaire. If you don't want to be bothered by seeing the in-app purchase, you can even toggle it off in the settings menu. Customization: Customize to your heart’s content with over 150 different card backs. Choose between a variety of different backgrounds and card fronts to fit your unique taste. Backgrounds include plain colors and a selection of relaxing animated backgrounds. You can even customize the animation that plays when you win a game. Simple user interface: Enjoy a simple user interface that was thoughtfully designed to be easy to use and aesthetically pleasing. Satisfying experience: Sound effects and subtle vibrations make for a satisfying experience. Achievements: Complete a variety of achievements to unlock more card back designs. Daily Reward: Every day there will be a daily goal to complete to unlock an encouraging message for the day, similar to cracking open a fortune cookie at your favorite Chinese restaurant - so satisfying and cozy! Undo and hint: Use the undo button to go back up to 100 moves. Use the hint button if you get stuck and need help. Personalized Settings: Personalize the settings to suit your preferences. Play in left-handed mode, turn on dark mode, adjust the sound effect, ambience, and music levels, turn vibrations on or off, and show or hide the top user interface. LoFi Soundtrack: Lofi beats provide the perfect background music as you play. This chill soundtrack is great for a cozy and relaxing experience. You can also turn the music off if you prefer to play in silence. Download today!

Screenshots

Sparkle 24 screens
Cozy Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sparkle 2 at none against Cozy Solitaire's 1. Sparkle 2 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Cozy Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and price ($1.99 vs $6.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Sparkle 2 costs $6.99 and Cozy Solitaire $1.99 up front. Cozy Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sparkle 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sparkle 2 against 4.7 for Cozy Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 324 and 298 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Sparkle 2's written reviews are positive against 90% of Cozy Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sparkle 2 ships an update every 4 months, Cozy Solitaire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Sparkle 2 versus Cozy Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparkle 2Cozy Solitaire
Price$6.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (324 ratings) — better4.7 (298 ratings)
Positive reviews92.4% of reviews — better89.7% of reviews
Number of ratings324 — better298
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#19 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB373 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer10tons LtdMulberry Tree Games, LLC

Customer experience

Sparkle 2

All ratings321 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews288 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.2%

Cozy Solitaire

All ratings288 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.7%

User reviews

Sparkle 2

From 324 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Adorable artwork
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎵 Wonderful music and sound effects
  • 🕹️ Addictive and fun
  • 💻 Excellent for newer devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on iOS 16
  • 📺 Low resolution graphics on some devices
  • 🤯 Levels too easy for experienced players

Cozy Solitaire

From 298 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌸 Calming and cozy design
  • 👍 No ads or interruptions
  • 💎 Customizable card decks and backgrounds
  • 🎮 Variety of solitaire game modes
  • 🏆 Achievements and daily rewards

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Small card resolution on some devices
  • 🕹️ Slow card animations and transitions
  • 🔧 Lack of landscape mode on iPad

Bugs and requests

Sparkle 2

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Instant crashes on launch
  • Pause menu issues with gesture controls

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add difficulty settings
  • Implement progress sync across devices
  • Restart levels in easier mode

Cozy Solitaire

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cards not registering correctly in FreeCell
  • Game freezing after auto-complete
  • Incorrect card display in foundation piles

Requested features

5 requests
  • More background animations and themes
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to turn off haptic feedback
  • Faster card movement and auto-complete
  • Additional solitaire game modes (e.g. Pyramid, Tri-Peaks)

In-app purchases

None

Sparkle 2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cozy Solitaire

One-time1
  • Extra Game Modes$1.99

Questions

Is Sparkle 2 free?
Sparkle 2 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cozy Solitaire free?
Cozy Solitaire costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sparkle 2 or Cozy Solitaire?
Sparkle 2 is rated higher. Sparkle 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while Cozy Solitaire averages 4.7 from 298 ratings.
Do Sparkle 2 or Cozy Solitaire have ads?
Neither Sparkle 2 nor Cozy Solitaire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sparkle 2 or Cozy Solitaire?
Sparkle 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Cozy Solitaire every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sparkle 2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cozy Solitaire on October 30, 2026.

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