Comparison

Solitaire ∘ vs Solitaire by Staple Games

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

Solitaire by Staple Games

A classic card game designed to sharpen your mind with straightforward, intuitive gameplay. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with essential features for a timeless challenge.

Highlights
  • Draw 1 or 3 cards
  • Intuitive tap to play
  • Intelligent auto-complete
  • Right or left handed play
  • Auto-save progress
  • Unlimited undo
  • Dark Mode
Features
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Train your brain with a daily dose of Solitaire! Crafted by our small team with a passion for timeless classics, this is the straightforward, no-nonsense version of the card game you know and love – keeping you sharp without any unnecessary fluff or distractions. Simple and intuitive gameplay with a minimalistic design ensures nothing gets between you and the game. Exactly what you're looking for in a classic Solitaire app. Try it out! FEATURES: -Draw 1 card -Draw 3 cards -Easy to read cards -Intuitive tap to play -Intelligent auto-complete -Right or left handed play -Auto-save, so you never lose your progress -Unlimited undo -Statistics -Auto Helper -Dark Mode How to Win: Move all 52 cards up to the four foundations in sequential order, Ace to King, for each suit Klondike Rules: There are 7 Tableau columns with the last card of each face-up. Any face-up card can be moved onto another card on the Tableaus if it is in descending order of alternating colors, e.g. 8 of Hearts on a 9 of clubs or Jack of spades on Q of Diamonds. You can also move multiple cards at a time if they are already in descending order of alternating colors. In addition to using cards from the Tableaus, you can also play cards out of the Stock/Deck. You can choose (in settings) if you would like to pull 3 cards or 1 card at a time from the Stock. When a Tableau column is completely empty, the available space can be filled with a King. As they become available, cards from Ace to King can be moved from the Stock or the Tableaus to the Foundations. We are here to help: You will learn quickly, we promise! If you get stuck, tap on any card and the app will automatically make a valid move if one exists.

Screenshots

Solitaire ∘4 screens
Solitaire by Staple Games2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solitaire by Staple Games at none against Solitaire ∘'s 1. Solitaire by Staple Games also leads on ratings volume (543K vs 51K) and review sentiment (78% 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. Solitaire by Staple Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Solitaire ∘ against 4.8 for Solitaire by Staple Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire by Staple Games has 543K 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 78% of Solitaire by Staple Games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Solitaire ∘ versus Solitaire by Staple Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire ∘Solitaire by Staple Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (51K ratings)4.8 (543K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.7% of reviews77.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51K543K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGreen Panda GamesStaple Games

Customer experience

Solitaire ∘

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

Solitaire by Staple Games

All ratings542,912 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews986 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative15.6%

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

Solitaire by Staple Games

From 543K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 No ads
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward
  • 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
  • 👍 Large and readable cards

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔋 Ads can drain battery
  • 🔍 Difficulty levels too easy or too hard

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

Solitaire by Staple Games

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Games sometimes unsolvable
  • Delayed card movement response

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to adjust difficulty levels
  • Ability to track game statistics
  • Landscape mode for larger cards

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Solitaire ∘

One-time1
  • Premium Pack$2.99
None

Solitaire by Staple Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaire ∘ free?
Solitaire ∘ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire by Staple Games free?
Solitaire by Staple Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire ∘ or Solitaire by Staple Games?
Solitaire by Staple Games is rated higher. Solitaire ∘ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Solitaire by Staple Games averages 4.8 from 543K ratings.
Do Solitaire ∘ or Solitaire by Staple Games have ads?
Both Solitaire ∘ and Solitaire by Staple Games show ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire ∘ or Solitaire by Staple Games?
Solitaire ∘ ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire by Staple Games every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire ∘ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Solitaire by Staple Games on September 25, 2026.

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