Comparison

Solitaire ∘ vs Spider Solitaire ⋄

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire ∘

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
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Solitaire, also known as 'Klondike', is the classic version of solitaire for iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad! NEW FEATURES - The Expert mode: Play solitaire without any hints or help. - Customize your game with new cards and boards ! - Full of new statistics to analyse your games ! - A brand new Premium inApp, with exclusive cards and boards ! Explore a comprehensive and fun-packed version of solitaire and join the thousands of players already hooked! - "Excellent! The best solitaire app on the AppStore!" - "The Vegas mode is seriously addictive, I spend hours on it! And what's more, the app is beautifully designed." DIFFERENT GAME MODES - Standard solitaire mode or Vegas mode - 1 or 3 card draw - Play in Expert Mode, without any help in the game - Portrait or landscape mode - Play left or right-handed COMPLETE FUNCTIONALITY - Customize your cards and boards - Full statistics - Games are automatically saved - Cancel moves as many times as you want - Intelligent help - No interference between solitaire and iPod playback AN OPTIMAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE - Play and move cards easily - Touch a card to move it automatically - Automatically end your turn on solitaire

About

Spider Solitaire ⋄

Experience a classic card game with this popular solitaire version. Enjoy customizable decks, multiple difficulty levels, and intelligent assistance for a smooth and engaging gameplay experience on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Customizable cards and boards
  • Three difficulty settings
  • Portrait or landscape mode
  • Automatic turn saving
  • Unlimited cancellations
  • Intelligent help
Features
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Spider Solitaire is one of the most popular versions of solitaire. Rediscover it on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, with this game of unequalled playability in the Appstore! Discover a complete and enjoyable version of spider solitaire, and join thousands of other players who are already online. - "This spider solitaire is so much better than the others in terms of playability. Amazing!" - "Great app! I'll definitely tell my friends to get it too!" NEW FEATURES - Customize your game with new cards and boards ! - A brand new Premium inApp, with exclusive cards and boards ! - Full of new statistics to analyse your games ! DIFFERENT GAME MODES - Three difficulty settings - have fun whether you're a newbie or an expert at spider solitaire! - Play in portrait or landscape mode MULTI-FUNCTIONALITY - Customize your cards and boards - Your turn will be saved automatically - Unlimited cancellations of your previous turns - Intelligent help - No interference with spider solitaire and iPod playback OPTIMAL PLAYABILITY - Slide and place cards easily - Touch card to move it automatically - Automatically completes finished parts of spider solitaire

Screenshots

Solitaire ∘4 screens
Spider Solitaire ⋄4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Solitaire ∘ at 51K against Spider Solitaire ⋄'s 1.5K. Spider Solitaire ⋄'s advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 66%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Solitaire ∘ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spider Solitaire ⋄ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Solitaire ∘ against 4.6 for Spider Solitaire ⋄. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire ∘ has 51K ratings behind it against 1.5K, 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 82% of Spider Solitaire ⋄'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Solitaire ∘ versus Spider Solitaire ⋄: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire ∘Spider Solitaire ⋄
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (51K ratings) — better4.6 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews82.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB178 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreen Panda GamesSpider Solitaire

Customer experience

Solitaire ∘

All ratings50,679 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews466 reviews
Positive65.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative27.0%

Spider Solitaire ⋄

All ratings1,538 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.1%

User reviews

Solitaire ∘

From 51K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Spider Solitaire ⋄

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable game
  • 👍 Challenging and engaging
  • 👍 Good for passing time
  • 👍 Customizable design options
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy/glitchy behavior
  • 💰 Too many ads/intrusive advertising
  • 🔒 Lack of control over card placement
  • 🔒 Unnecessary gameplay limitations

Bugs and requests

Solitaire ∘

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Spider Solitaire ⋄

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing/crashing after completing games
  • Issues with date/progress tracking
  • Cards getting stuck and unresponsive

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to change difficulty levels
  • Option to disable auto-solve feature
  • More card design/theme options
  • Improved undo functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Solitaire ∘

One-time1
  • Premium Pack$2.99
1 purchases

Spider Solitaire ⋄

One-time1
  • Premium pack$2.99

Questions

Is Solitaire ∘ free?
Solitaire ∘ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spider Solitaire ⋄ free?
Spider Solitaire ⋄ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire ∘ or Spider Solitaire ⋄?
Solitaire ∘ is rated higher. Solitaire ∘ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Spider Solitaire ⋄ averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Solitaire ∘ or Spider Solitaire ⋄ have ads?
Both Solitaire ∘ and Spider Solitaire ⋄ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire ∘ or Spider Solitaire ⋄?
Solitaire ∘ ships an update every 2 months, and Spider Solitaire ⋄ every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire ∘ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Spider Solitaire ⋄ on September 22, 2026.

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