Klond Solitaire vs Cardways
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Klond Solitaire
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Klondike Solitaire is fun and easy to play. Options include the ability to flip one card or three cards at a time, as well as left-handed or right-handed play. You can chose from one of the existing images for the back of the cards or pick an image from your Photos library.
Cardways
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Classic solitaire games in one app โ Klondike, FreeCell, Spider, Yukon, Spiderette, Pyramid, TriPeaks and Golf โ and every one of them is completely free. Totally ad-free and nothing to pay for Cardways has no ads of any kind, ever. There are no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, no premium version and no tip jar. Every game, every deal and every feature is available from the moment you download it, without any charge โ nothing is locked away. Every deal can be won Each deal is checked by a solver before you see it, so there is always a way through. If a game goes wrong, undo as far back as you like and try another route. The games โข Klondike โ the classic patience game, with Draw 1 or Draw 3. โข FreeCell โ every card starts face up, with four free cells to plan your moves. โข Spider โ build runs in a single suit, with 1, 2 or 4 suits, from relaxing to really tough. โข Yukon โ no stock, and you can move any face-up card together with the cards on top of it. โข Spiderette โ Spider with one deck and seven columns, in 1, 2 or 4 suits. โข Pyramid โ take away pairs of cards that add up to 13 and clear the pyramid. โข TriPeaks โ clear three peaks of cards by playing ones that are one higher or one lower than the waste, and build long runs for bigger scores. โข Golf โ clear seven columns of cards by playing ones that are one higher or one lower than the waste. Every card is face up from the start, so you can plan ahead. Play your way Tap a card to send it to the best place, or drag it exactly where you want it. Undo as many moves as you like. Stuck? Tap the light bulb for a good next move โ it will even tell you when there's no way left to win. Cards that are no longer needed go to the foundations by themselves. Easy to pick up Each game has its own How to Play guide, one tap away. Your game is saved as you play, and your games won, win rate and best score are kept for every game. Comfortable to play Large, clear cards drawn for iPhone and iPad, in portrait or landscape, a choice of three table colors, and sound effects and vibration you can switch off. No ads. No purchases. No accounts. No internet connection needed. Just solitaire.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cardways at daily against Klond Solitaire's every 31 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Klond Solitaire ships an update every 31 months, Cardways daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Klond Solitaire | Cardways |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 โ better | 16.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phil Stern | Gary Watson |
In-app purchases
Klond Solitaire
No in-app purchases
Cardways
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Klond Solitaire free?
Is Cardways free?
Do Klond Solitaire or Cardways have ads?
Which is updated more often, Klond Solitaire or Cardways?
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