# Solitaire Uni vs Shape Escape

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shape Escape at 60% against Solitaire Uni's 25%. Shape Escape also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (111K vs 816). Solitaire Uni's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Solitaire Uni sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shape Escape sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shape Escape holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shape Escape has 111K ratings behind it against 816, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Solitaire Uni's written reviews are positive against 60% of Shape Escape's.

Solitaire Uni ships an update every 10 days, Shape Escape fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solitaire Uni | Shape Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (816 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-uni/id6739206972/reviews) | **[4.9 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-escape-block-puzzle/id6743091090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 816 | **111K** |
| Positive reviews | 24.7% of reviews | **59.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 332 MB | 350 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Arrowise Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783779179) | [Fiogonia Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182341535) |

## What reviewers say

### Solitaire Uni

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solitaire-uni/id6739206972)

Experience a reimagined classic card game with strategic twists and engaging gameplay. Complete daily challenges to earn coins, unlock rewards, and collect exclusive trophies. Enjoy a sleek, modern design that enhances every game.

**Highlights:** Innovative gameplay twists, Strategic card placement, Daily challenges and rewards, Coin collection for trophies, Sleek modern design, Classic Klondike rules

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads-free Pack | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Best solitaire game
- 👍 Excellent game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lots of bugs
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 No option to remove ads
- 🐛 Freezes mid-play
- 🐛 Causes phone to lag

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't play in airplane mode
- Same game repeats over and over
- Home screen won't load

**Requested features**

- Option to play without ads
- Improve stability and performance


### Shape Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shape-escape-block-puzzle/id6743091090)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Engage your mind with this logic puzzle game where you slide and fit blocks to escape the grid. Enjoy hundreds of handcrafted levels with no timers or pressure, perfect for a relaxing yet challenging brain workout.

**Highlights:** No timer, play at your own pace, Drag and drop block placement, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Offline play, Satisfying visuals and rewarding clears, Brain training and logic workouts

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week VIP 2 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month VIP | $9.99 | per month |
| 12 Months VIP | $49.99 | per year |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Find Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Extra Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Coin Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No time limit
- 👍 Dynamic gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable puzzle experience
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads after certain point despite claims of no ads
- 🐛 Ads shown after every level despite claims of no ads

**Reported bugs**

- Ads shown despite claims of no ads

**Requested features**

- Ad-free version
- Explanation of coin usage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solitaire Uni free?

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

### Is Shape Escape free?

Shape Escape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Solitaire Uni or Shape Escape?

Shape Escape is rated higher. Solitaire Uni averages 4.5 out of 5 from 816 ratings, while Shape Escape averages 4.9 from 111K ratings.

### Do Solitaire Uni or Shape Escape have ads?

Both Solitaire Uni and Shape Escape show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solitaire Uni or Shape Escape?

Solitaire Uni ships an update every 10 days, and Shape Escape fortnightly. Most recently, Solitaire Uni was updated on September 13, 2026 and Shape Escape on September 29, 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.*