Comparison

Cross Locked vs Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Cross Locked

A strategic board game where players aim to complete lines and X's of their color while blocking opponents. Play solo against the computer or with up to four players in teams. Features scoring and action tiles for dynamic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Strategic tile placement
  • Play against AI or live opponents
  • 1-4 player support
  • Team-based gameplay
  • Scoring and action tiles
  • Multi-round matches
Features
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Cross Locked is a strategic board game that’s fast, fun, and challenging. People who enjoy games, like UNO, Rubbikub, Canasta and Gin Rummy will really love this game because it has the best features of all and then some. The object is to complete lines and X’s of your color while preventing the opponent from doing the same. The game can be played by 1 to 4 players. 2 color groups. This way 4 players will play as two teams. A red team and a blue team. You can play against the computer or live against friends or strangers. We plan to have month tournaments and eventually league play. Each game consists of three rounds and the winner is the color with the most points at the end. Each play starts with a draw of three additional tiles. There are “scoring” tiles that will be placed on the board and “action” tiles that allow you additional “power” moves. Scoring tiles consist of 6 decks of Red of 2 through Ace, like playing cards and 6 desks of Blue. Action tiles consist of tiles that allow replacement of the opponent’s tiles with equal tiles of your color, draws of 4 additional tiles, “locks” that protect your completed lines and “un-locks” that will eliminate an opponent’s “lock” and allow you to break-up their completed lines. Each player completes their turn until the board is completely covered with tiles. At that point the round ends. High score wins! We use apple's default EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Solitaire

This casual game blends classic solitaire card mechanics with engaging jigsaw-style puzzles. Match cards to reveal image fragments and strategically assemble beautiful pictures piece by piece.

Highlights
  • Unique solitaire and puzzle combination
  • Match cards to collect image fragments
  • Complete pictures by assembling pieces
  • Drag-and-drop mechanics
  • Relaxing and progressive gameplay
  • Logic and educational challenges
Features
Currently charting
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Solitaire meets puzzle gameplay in a unique picture-building experience. In Solitaire - Puzzle Images, every card is part of a larger picture. Match image cards, drag the correct pieces onto the board, collect fragments, and complete beautiful images piece by piece. This casual brain and logic game combines classic solitaire mechanics with satisfying puzzle challenges. Use strategy to find matching cards, reveal hidden picture pieces, and complete each image. Features: - Unique blend of solitaire and puzzle gameplay - Match cards and collect image fragments - Complete pictures and reveal full images - Simple drag-and-match mechanics - Relaxing and rewarding progression - Casual gameplay for all skill levels - Brain-training and logic-based challenges Whether you enjoy solitaire, puzzle games, card games, picture puzzles, or relaxing casual experiences, Solitaire - Puzzle Images offers a fresh and engaging way to play. Download now and start completing your first picture.

Screenshots

Cross Locked4 screens
Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cross Locked at 100% against Solitaire's 38%. Cross Locked also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Solitaire's advantage is ratings volume (261 vs 9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Cross Locked sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Solitaire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cross Locked holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire has 261 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Cross Locked's written reviews are positive against 38% of Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cross Locked ships an update every 2 months, Solitaire every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Cross Locked versus Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCross LockedSolitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better4.5 (261 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better38.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9261 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#206 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB296 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCross Locked Softworks, LLCMTAG PUBLISHING LTD

Customer experience

Cross Locked

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Solitaire

All ratings220 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral21.5%
Negative40.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cross Locked

Subscriptions1
  • Ad Removal Subscription$3.991 Month
10 purchases

Solitaire

One-time10
  • CoinBundle2$1.99
  • Piggy Bank Offer$3.99
  • StarterPackOffer$4.99
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  • CoinBundle3$8.99
  • NoAdsOnlyOffer$9.99
  • RegularPackOffer$9.99
  • NoAdsPackOffer$19.99
  • Choice Pack VIP 3$19.99
  • CoinBundle4$29.99
  • CoinBundle5$59.99

Questions

Is Cross Locked free?
Cross Locked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire free?
Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cross Locked or Solitaire?
Cross Locked is rated higher. Cross Locked averages 5.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Solitaire averages 4.5 from 261 ratings.
Do Cross Locked or Solitaire have ads?
Solitaire shows ads; Cross Locked does not.
Which is updated more often, Cross Locked or Solitaire?
Cross Locked ships an update every 2 months, and Solitaire every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cross Locked was updated on October 30, 2026 and Solitaire on November 1, 2026.

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