# Sparkle 2 vs Cozy Solitaire

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparkle 2 | Cozy Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-2/id639268676/reviews)** | [4.7 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-solitaire/id6470734104/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **324** | 298 |
| Positive reviews | **92.4% of reviews** | 89.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 221 MB | 373 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390) | [Mulberry Tree Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714124470) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparkle 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-2/id639268676)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Instant crashes on launch
- Pause menu issues with gesture controls

**Requested features**

- Add difficulty settings
- Implement progress sync across devices
- Restart levels in easier mode


### Cozy Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-solitaire/id6470734104)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Card, #53 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Game Modes | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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)


## Frequently asked 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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