# Cross Locked vs Solitaire

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cross Locked | Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-locked/id6503719487/reviews)** | [4.5 (261 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-puzzle-images/id6776996246/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **261** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 38.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#206** |
| Size | 168 MB | 296 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cross Locked Softworks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750105333) | [MTAG PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/768572899) |

## What reviewers say

### Cross Locked

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-locked/id6503719487)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal Subscription | $3.99 | per month |


### Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-puzzle-images/id6776996246)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CoinBundle2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| StarterPackOffer | $4.99 | one-time |
| CoinBundle3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| NoAdsOnlyOffer | $9.99 | one-time |
| RegularPackOffer | $9.99 | one-time |
| NoAdsPackOffer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Choice Pack VIP 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| CoinBundle4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| CoinBundle5 | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*