# Solitaire ∘ vs Crescent Solitaire Classic

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Solitaire ∘ at 51K against Crescent Solitaire Classic's 878. Solitaire ∘ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Crescent Solitaire Classic's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 66%). 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 Crescent Solitaire Classic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Crescent Solitaire Classic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire ∘ has 51K ratings behind it against 878, 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 87% of Crescent Solitaire Classic's.

Solitaire ∘ ships an update every 2 months, Crescent Solitaire Classic every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire ∘ | Crescent Solitaire Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire/id647804489/reviews) | [4.7 (878 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crescent-solitaire-classic/id1179475180/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 878 |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 171 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Green Panda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/669978473) | [Glowing Eye Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/367607040) |

## 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


### Crescent Solitaire Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crescent-solitaire-classic/id1179475180)

Experience a challenging and original solitaire card game using two decks. Clear the table by sequencing cards on foundations, with options to move cards between columns or shuffle when stuck. Features include hints, unlimited undo, and a tutorial.

**Highlights:** Two-deck card game, Sequence cards on foundations, Move cards between columns, Shuffle when stuck, Hint system, Unlimited undo, Score bonuses and builder mode

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Win This Round | $0.99 | one-time |
| Redeal Cards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crescent Solitaire Classic - Remove Adverts | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Challenging but not impossible
- 🤔 Interesting scoring system
- 🤔 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game locks up
- 🤔 Scoring system not very clear
- 🤔 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Score build mode not working as expected
- Game not loading past start screen

**Requested features**

- More levels of difficulty
- Improved scoring system
- Ability to access high scores


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire ∘ free?

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

### Is Crescent Solitaire Classic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire ∘ or Crescent Solitaire Classic?

Solitaire ∘ and Crescent Solitaire Classic are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 51K and 878 ratings respectively.

### Do Solitaire ∘ or Crescent Solitaire Classic have ads?

Both Solitaire ∘ and Crescent Solitaire Classic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire ∘ or Crescent Solitaire Classic?

Solitaire ∘ ships an update every 2 months, and Crescent Solitaire Classic every 3 months. Most recently, Solitaire ∘ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Crescent Solitaire Classic on September 18, 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.*