Comparison

Zachtronics Solitaire vs Meteorfall

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

Head to head
About

Zachtronics Solitaire

Explore seven unique solitaire games, each with distinct mechanics and themes. This collection offers updated graphics and one brand new variant, providing hours of strategic card-playing fun.

Highlights
  • Seven unique solitaire variants
  • High-resolution graphics
  • One brand new solitaire variant
  • Mahjong-inspired gameplay
  • Tile matching mechanics
  • Asymmetric solitaire rules
  • Tarot card variant
Features
Currently charting
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The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection is here! Inside you will find seven totally unique solitaire games originally designed as minigames for our 2016–2022 releases, updated with new high-resolution graphics, plus one brand new solitaire variant found only in this collection. Shenzhen Solitaire: A FreeCell-inspired solitaire variant with a three-color deck based on mahjong tiles Sigmar’s Garden: A tile matching game using the alchemical symbols from Opus Magnum Proletariat’s Patience: An asymmetric solitaire variant where some cards are grouped by suit while others are stacked by alternating colors Kabufuda Solitaire: A challenging solitaire variant using Japanese kabufuda cards where additional free cells are unlocked by making sets Cluj Solitaire: An original solitaire variant where you can “cheat” by placing cards wherever you want, so long as you’re careful Cribbage Solitaire: A score-based solitaire variant using modified Cribbage rules and an actual Cold War aircraft recognition deck Sawayama Solitaire: A reimagined version of Klondike that is faster, more strategic, and more often winnable than the original Fortune’s Foundation: A brand new and extra-challenging solitaire variant using a deck of Tarot cards that presents a fortune when you win

About

Meteorfall

Engage in rapid card battles by strategically playing cards and positioning allies. Build powerful combos by mixing card upgrades and impress the crowd with challenging feats to gain an edge. Assemble a dream team of heroes and explore over 200 unique cards to dominate the arena.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced card battles
  • Mix-and-match card upgrades
  • Impress crowd with feats
  • Build a team of 3 heroes
  • Over 200 unique cards
  • Upgrade cards in Bramble Town
Features
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Play cards, maneuver your allies, and brawl in fast-paced battles. Welcome to the Rustbowl Rumble - the great tournament in all of Meteorfall - where the likes of sozzled bearbearians and nuke-addled snotwolves battle it out for a chance to win the legendary Mask of the Uberlich. Win over legions of fans and help fill Bramble’s pockets as he seeks to rebuild his once-mighty arena. Winning the Rustbowl Rumble isn't about fighting fair - it's about winning. The crowd demands spectacle! Take advantage of Wild Cards to change the rules of the brawl, exploiting them to your advantage. - Mix-and-match multiple upgrades on a single card to build overpowered combos - Impress the crowd and power-up in battle by completing challenging feats - Build your dream team of 3 heroes (from a pool of 8), each with their own unique set of cards - Discover more than 200 cards to turn the tides of battle in your favor Between bouts in the arena, you'll take a break in Bramble Town, where you'll have an opportunity to upgrade your cards, train your heroes, or just enjoy the sights. There's not enough time between brawls to do it all, so you'll have to make critical decisions about which vendors you want to visit.

Screenshots

Zachtronics Solitaire4 screens
Meteorfall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Zachtronics Solitaire at $4.99 against Meteorfall's $6.99. Zachtronics Solitaire also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Zachtronics Solitaire costs $4.99 and Meteorfall $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zachtronics Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Zachtronics Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 69% of Meteorfall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zachtronics Solitaire ships an update every 4 days, Meteorfall weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Zachtronics Solitaire versus Meteorfall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZachtronics SolitaireMeteorfall
Price$4.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.5 (51 ratings) — better4.3 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better69.4% of reviews
Number of ratings51 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#38 — better#97
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB780 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMetaversal StudiosEric Farraro

Customer experience

Zachtronics Solitaire

All ratings47 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral8.6%
Negative14.3%

Meteorfall

All ratings31 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Zachtronics Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Meteorfall

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game stalls and crashes during battles
  • UI elements like card previews bug out
  • Misclicks due to poor UI design

Requested features

3 requests
  • More playable characters
  • Improved tutorial and training mode
  • Larger text and better UI readability

In-app purchases

None

Zachtronics Solitaire

No in-app purchases

None

Meteorfall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zachtronics Solitaire free?
Zachtronics Solitaire costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meteorfall free?
Meteorfall costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zachtronics Solitaire or Meteorfall?
Zachtronics Solitaire is rated higher. Zachtronics Solitaire averages 4.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Meteorfall averages 4.3 from 31 ratings.
Do Zachtronics Solitaire or Meteorfall have ads?
Neither Zachtronics Solitaire nor Meteorfall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zachtronics Solitaire or Meteorfall?
Zachtronics Solitaire ships an update every 4 days, and Meteorfall weekly. Most recently, Zachtronics Solitaire was updated on October 25, 2026 and Meteorfall on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Zachtronics Solitaire or Meteorfall?
Zachtronics Solitaire currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and Meteorfall at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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