# Solitaire vs Solitaire Ninja Classic

The clearest difference is rating: Solitaire Ninja Classic at 5.0 against Solitaire's 4.6. Solitaire Ninja Classic also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Solitaire's advantage is ratings volume (88 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire Ninja Classic sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Solitaire Ninja Classic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire has 88 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Solitaire's written reviews are positive against 100% of Solitaire Ninja Classic's.

Solitaire ships an update every 6 weeks, Solitaire Ninja Classic weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire | Solitaire Ninja Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-17/id6444535974/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-ninja-classic/id6476112044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 95.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 214 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stockholm17 AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655171723) | [Sheritech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/876202158) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-17/id6444535974)

Enjoy a classic solitaire card game with unique, artist-designed decks. This ad-free experience offers high-quality graphics and an immersive 3D environment. Customize your gameplay with purchasable card decks.

**Highlights:** Classic Klondike solitaire gameplay, Custom designed playing card decks, Ad-free experience, High-quality graphics, 3D environment, In-app purchases for new decks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mr. Green the Frog | $0.99 | one-time |
| Odd Fellow Lil Jakko | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black Requiem - Counterspell | $1.99 | one-time |
| Odd Fellow Cpt Spindel Webber | $1.99 | one-time |
| N°17 Le Chat Rouge | $1.99 | one-time |
| HOTRS Cartomancer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heretic Lux | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gemini Noctis | $1.99 | one-time |
| Odd Fellow Sir Octo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Frog | $1.99 | one-time |
| Intrepid | $1.99 | one-time |
| Solis (Sun) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Avant Garde | $1.99 | one-time |
| 17th Kingdom - Experimental | $2.99 | one-time |
| Astra Polaris (Pole Star) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Odd Fellow Madame Laveau | $2.99 | one-time |
| 52+Joker Club Deck 2021 | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Eye of the Ocean-The Claw | $3.99 | one-time |
| Odd Fellow Madame Laveau LTD | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful card designs
- ✨ Visually appealing interface
- 🚫 No ads
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive user functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Significant battery drain
- 🔥 Phone heats up considerably
- 📶 Requires internet connection
- 🐛 Glitchy at times (disappearing cards)
- 🖱️ Clunky movement

**Reported bugs**

- Cards disappear when dragged from foundation
- App drains battery even when plugged in
- Horrible, clunky movement
- Sideways view is problematic

**Requested features**

- Address battery drain and heating issues
- Ensure all games are possible to complete


### Solitaire Ninja Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-ninja-classic/id6476112044)

Experience classic Klondike Solitaire with a unique martial arts-inspired progression. Win games to earn points, climb through ninja belt ranks, and enjoy a relaxing, ad-free card game.

**Highlights:** Classic Klondike Solitaire gameplay, Ninja belt progression system, No ads or interruptions, Free to play, Unlockable card themes, Smooth, intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red Cherry Theme Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Green Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dark Purple Fuji Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dark Theme Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orange Theme | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire free?

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

### Is Solitaire Ninja Classic free?

Solitaire Ninja Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire or Solitaire Ninja Classic?

Solitaire Ninja Classic is rated higher. Solitaire averages 4.6 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Solitaire Ninja Classic averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Solitaire or Solitaire Ninja Classic have ads?

Neither Solitaire nor Solitaire Ninja Classic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire or Solitaire Ninja Classic?

Solitaire ships an update every 6 weeks, and Solitaire Ninja Classic weekly. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on October 20, 2026 and Solitaire Ninja Classic on October 24, 2026.

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