Comparison

Solitaire Star vs Brain Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire Star

Experience the classic card game on your iPhone or iPad. This app brings the beloved Windows game to your mobile device, offering a familiar and enjoyable gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Classic Solitaire gameplay
  • Play on iPhone and iPad
  • Familiar interface
  • Popular Windows game adaptation
Features
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Solitaire is one of the most popular Windows games in the world. Now you can play it on your iPhone or iPad.

About

Brain Solitaire

This classic card game offers a fun way to exercise your brain. It challenges your logic and strategic thinking as you sort cards into foundation piles. Enjoy a relaxing yet engaging puzzle experience anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Daily brain workout
  • Logic and strategy challenges
  • Card sorting puzzle
  • Tap, drag, or double-tap controls
  • Hints and undo options
  • Play anytime, anywhere
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‌Keep Your Brain in Shape — the Fun Way! Welcome to Solitaire, the classic card game that’s way more than just a time killer — it’s your daily brain workout in disguise! Sharpen your mind, challenge your logic, and enjoy that sweet moment when every card falls perfectly into place. Whether you’re a Solitaire pro or just getting started, every deal feels like a mini puzzle waiting to be cracked. Your goal is simple: sort all cards into four foundation piles, from Ace to King. Tap, drag, or double-tap to move cards between columns — it’s easy to learn, but surprisingly addictive once you get going! How to play: 1. Arrange cards in descending order and alternate colors. 2. Move cards strategically to uncover hidden ones. 3. Build up each suit from Ace to King to win! Use hints or undo if you get stuck — even smart players need a little help sometimes! Play Solitaire anytime — morning coffee, lunch break, or before bed. It’s the perfect mix of relaxation and brain training. Download now and see how smart fun can be! IGRS: Age Rating 3 Years Above Game content suitable for ages 3 and above (3+) does not display references to cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, violence, blood, mutilation, cannibalism, coarse language, swearing, adult humor, nudity, pornography, gambling, or horror, and does not include online interaction features such as conversations.

Screenshots

Solitaire Star4 screens
Brain Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Solitaire Star at none against Brain Solitaire's shown. Solitaire Star also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Brain Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 42 months) and ratings volume (52K vs 9). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solitaire Star holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brain Solitaire has 52K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Solitaire Star's written reviews are positive against 86% of Brain Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire Star ships an update every 42 months, Brain Solitaire every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Solitaire Star versus Brain Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire StarBrain Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better4.7 (52K ratings)
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews — better86.1% of reviews
Number of ratings952K — better
Update frequencyEvery 42 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer海鹰 冼铭 华

Customer experience

Solitaire Star

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%

Brain Solitaire

All ratings49,281 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.1%

Bugs and requests

Solitaire Star

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Brain Solitaire

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Forced to open a new game every game

Requested features

1 request
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

Solitaire Star

No in-app purchases

None

Brain Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaire Star free?
Solitaire Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brain Solitaire free?
Brain Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire Star or Brain Solitaire?
Solitaire Star is rated higher. Solitaire Star averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Brain Solitaire averages 4.7 from 52K ratings.
Do Solitaire Star or Brain Solitaire have ads?
Brain Solitaire shows ads; Solitaire Star does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Star or Brain Solitaire?
Solitaire Star ships an update every 42 months, and Brain Solitaire every 2 weeks. Most recently, Solitaire Star was updated on November 1, 2026 and Brain Solitaire on November 4, 2026.

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