Comparison

Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games vs Swiftly Eights

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games

Discover a vast collection of classic solitaire card games, offering over 50 variations in one convenient app. Enjoy customizable card decks and backgrounds with minimal advertising, including special ad-free gameplay for certain modes.

Highlights
  • Over 50 solitaire game variations
  • Customizable card decks and backgrounds
  • High scores and statistics tracking
  • Minimal advertising
  • Universal app compatibility
  • Highly legible card design
Features
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All the best solitaire card games in one place! KLONDIKE, TRIPEAKS, SPIDER, FREECELL, PYRAMID, CANFIELD, YUKON, THIEVES OF EGYPT, SCORPION and more ... 50 in total! A fabulous collection of solitaire games. All your favorites in one place. Over 50 in total with minimal advertising. Includes Klondike, Tripeaks, Aces Up, Freecell, Spider, and many more. There is no advertising during Forty Thieves gameplay. Minimal advertising throughout. Universal app! Super legible card decks with various style options from antique to modern. Games in this game collection include: Canfield, Spider, Pyramid, Klondike, Freecell, Tripeaks, Scorpion, Russian, Yukon, Aces Up, Golf, Baker's Game, Bakers Dozen, Eight Off, Penguin, Thieves of Egypt, Australian, Accordion, Alternations, Easthaven, Sea Towers, Alaska, Gypsy, Agnes, Red and Black, Brazillian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Bisley, Gaps, King Albert plus many more. FEATURES High scores and statistics. Choice of card decks and backgrounds from antique to modern. Highly legible design. "Clarity" card deck option for easy visibility. Standard game rules. Instructions. Optimized retina display graphics. Simple game play. Universal app with super legible card decks. End User License Agreement ("Agreement") (EULA) http://www.TheChessSolitaireSudokuFactory.com/eula.htm Privacy policy http://www.TheChessSolitaireSudokuFactory.com/privacy.htm About our auto-renewal subscriptions: All subscriptions are related to our Solitaire Pro service. See "What's Included" for more details. Service prices depend on the length of service purchased as shown on the purchase buttons. You can currently subscribe for 1 month. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will be automatically renewed unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and the cost of renewal will be shown. You can manage your subscriptions, and auto-renewal can be turned off if you go to your account settings after purchase.

About

Swiftly Eights

Features
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A classic variant of the Spider Solitaire game using 8 decks. Choose from 1, 2 or 4 suits.

Screenshots

Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games4 screens
Swiftly Eights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games at Free against Swiftly Eights's $0.99. Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Swiftly Eights's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games is free to download; Swiftly Eights costs $0.99 up front. Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Swiftly Eights asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games ships an update every 2 weeks, Swiftly Eights every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games versus Swiftly Eights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire ~ Classic Card GamesSwiftly Eights
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (385 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings385 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB28 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMastersoftMichael Newell

Bugs and requests

Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Missing cards preventing game completion
  • Freezing issues, cards not moving as expected
  • Scoring and stats not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Auto-fill to foundation piles
  • Ability to move more than one card at a time
  • Option to scroll down or autosize screen
  • Bring back bold card outlines

Swiftly Eights

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games

One-time1
  • Purchase Outright$4.99
None

Swiftly Eights

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games free?
Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swiftly Eights free?
Swiftly Eights costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games or Swiftly Eights have ads?
Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games shows ads; Swiftly Eights does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games or Swiftly Eights?
Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games ships an update every 2 weeks, and Swiftly Eights every 2 months. Most recently, Solitaire ~ Classic Card Games was updated on November 6, 2026 and Swiftly Eights on November 3, 2026.

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