# Solitaire ∘ vs Microsoft Solitaire Collection

Solitaire ∘ and Microsoft Solitaire Collection both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Solitaire ∘'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's. Solitaire ∘ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Microsoft Solitaire Collection's advantage is chart position (#141 vs unranked) and ratings volume (254K vs 51K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire ∘ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Microsoft Solitaire Collection sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Solitaire ∘ against 4.7 for Microsoft Solitaire Collection. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Solitaire Collection has 254K ratings behind it against 51K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Solitaire ∘'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Microsoft Solitaire Collection's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire ∘ | Microsoft Solitaire Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id647804489/reviews) | [4.7 (254K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 51K | **254K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.7% of reviews** | 36.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#141** |
| Size | 171 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Green Panda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/669978473) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire ∘

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id647804489)

Experience the classic Klondike solitaire game with multiple modes, including standard and Vegas. Customize your gameplay with new cards and boards, and track your progress with detailed statistics. Enjoy an optimized playing experience with features like automatic card movement and move cancellation.

**Highlights:** Classic Klondike solitaire, Standard and Vegas modes, 1 or 3 card draw, Expert mode, Customizable cards and boards, Full statistics, Automatic game saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🩵 Fun game
- 👍 Customizable cards and background
- 🎯 Challenging gameplay
- 🎉 Enjoyable experience
- ⏱️ Relaxing time-passer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Frequent ads
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🕹️ Difficult to win games
- 🔄 Rigged algorithm
- 🔇 Loud ads with no volume control

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing when scrolling settings
- Losing progress after updates
- Immovable cards in Expert mode
- Crashing when switching away and back

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings
- Ability to contact support
- Restore progress after reinstall
- Option to play own music
- Improved card movement


### Microsoft Solitaire Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-solitaire-collection/id1103438575)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Free · Casino, #162 Top Grossing · Casino (US App Store)

Enjoy a collection of classic card games and popular puzzle titles. Challenge yourself with daily tasks, weekly rewards, and competitive events. Sign in to save progress and play across devices.

**Highlights:** 5 classic Solitaire modes, Daily Challenges, Weekly Rewards & Events, Multiple Difficulty levels, Additional puzzle games, Cross-device progress saving

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Edition | $9.99 | per year |
| Cow Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Fox Card Back | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retro Pattern 2 Card Back | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Puppies Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kittens Card Back Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great game with varied challenges
- 🕹️ Enjoyable gameplay and graphics
- 🏆 Competitive daily events and challenges
- 🗓️ Ability to continue games later
- 💰 Free with optional paid subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Inaccurate timer and scoring issues in events
- 🔍 Difficulty tracking progress and statistics
- 🔌 Requires constant internet connection
- 💸 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to sign in or sync progress
- Game freezing or crashing after ads
- Timer continuing to run when app is closed
- Inconsistent behavior when internet connection is lost
- Themes and content not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Pause and resume option for challenges
- Ability to replay completed games
- More detailed statistics and progress tracking
- Offline play mode
- One-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire ∘ free?

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

### Is Microsoft Solitaire Collection free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire ∘ or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Solitaire ∘ and Microsoft Solitaire Collection are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 51K and 254K ratings respectively.

### Do Solitaire ∘ or Microsoft Solitaire Collection have ads?

Both Solitaire ∘ and Microsoft Solitaire Collection show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire ∘ or Microsoft Solitaire Collection?

Solitaire ∘ ships an update every 2 months, and Microsoft Solitaire Collection every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire ∘ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Microsoft Solitaire Collection on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*