Comparison

Retro Wings vs Solitaire Chef

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

Head to head
About

Retro Wings

Engage in intense arcade flight combat with challenging boss battles and a global leaderboard. This hardcore shooter combines retro aesthetics with modern 3D graphics, offering unique aircraft and adrenaline-pumping action.

Highlights
  • Adrenaline-pumping action
  • Retro vibes with modern 3D graphics
  • Unique fighters with special skills
  • Epic boss battles
  • Global leaderboard
Features
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A hardcore arcade flight shooter where every moment demands your focus! Experience thrilling, sweat-inducing battles! Unleash your relentless spirit, defeat every enemy, and compete on the global leaderboard! Key Features: ▶ Adrenaline-pumping action! Hardcore bullet-hell chaos. ▶Retro vibes with modern 3D graphics - Nostalgia meets cutting-edge tech. ▶Unique fighters - Diverse planes with special skills. ▶Epic boss battles - Push your limits with overwhelming showdowns. ▶Global leaderboard - Compete with players worldwide!

About

Solitaire Chef

Embark on a culinary adventure with a classic card game. Solve strategic puzzles, follow a heartwarming story of family and dreams, and discover new restaurants around the world. Enjoy daily rewards and special events.

Highlights
  • Classic TriPeaks solitaire gameplay
  • Strategic card puzzles
  • Character-driven culinary story
  • Global restaurant exploration
  • Helpful in-game boosters
  • Daily rewards and special events
Features
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Welcome to Solitaire Chef! Solitaire Chef combines classic TriPeaks solitaire, strategic card puzzles, and a heartfelt culinary adventure. Join Claire and her daughter Mia as they follow an old recipe diary from a small food truck in Brooklyn to new restaurants and destinations around the world. WHY YOU’LL LOVE SOLITAIRE CHEF: • Classic Solitaire TriPeaks with varied level designs • Strategic solitaire puzzles that reward planning and smart decisions • Helpful boosters to use when the moment is right • A character-driven story about family and new beginnings • An old recipe diary filled with dishes and memories • Restaurants and destinations inspired by cuisines around the world • Light chef activities, daily rewards, and special events PLAY SOLITAIRE TRIPEAKS WITH A STRATEGIC TWIST Clear cards by selecting one that is one rank higher or lower than the card in your hand. Explore a variety of TriPeaks levels featuring different layouts, objectives, and challenges. Look ahead, choose the right cards, build longer streaks, and decide when to use your boosters. TAKE ON CREATIVE SOLITAIRE CHALLENGES Discover TriPeaks levels filled with different layouts, objectives, and interactive obstacles. Find cheese cards and deliver them to hungry mice to clear the way. Unlock trapped cards before they block your next move. Honey stains can hold cards in place, find the cleaning sponges you need to wipe them clean and bring them back into play. Every new mechanic changes how you approach the board. Pay attention to what is hidden, choose which cards to clear first, and adjust your strategy as each challenge unfolds. USE BOOSTERS AT THE RIGHT MOMENT When the cards do not fall your way, helpful boosters can turn the game around. Play Wild Cards to continue a streak, add extra cards when you need another chance, and use special tools to overcome difficult situations. Save them for the right moment or combine them with a smart sequence of moves to complete challenging levels. FOLLOW A HEARTFELT STORY Every completed level unlocks another part of Claire & Mia’s story, filled with new friendships, unexpected challenges, and meaningful family moments. Play through the chapters to discover where their journey leads and how a small dream grows into something much bigger. BRING NEW RESTAURANTS TO LIFE Travel from city to city and help Claire take the next step toward her dream. Unlock new locations, discover inspiring cuisines, explore distinctive restaurant themes, and watch each destination come to life as the story progresses. ENJOY CHEF-THEMED ACTIVITIES Take part in light cooking activities, discover delicious creations, and improve your Chef Level as you progress. Switch between strategic TriPeaks puzzles and culinary activities for a journey filled with cards, food, and discovery. REWARDS, EVENTS, AND MORE TO DISCOVER Return each day to collect rewards and free coins. Join special events, earn useful boosters, and unlock valuable prizes to support your journey. With new card challenges, story chapters, restaurants, and culinary surprises waiting ahead, there is always another reason to play. Whether you enjoy relaxing solitaire, strategic card challenges, or story-driven adventures, Solitaire Chef serves up something special in every chapter. Download Solitaire Chef, a new card game and begin your food journey today! Privacy Policy: https://www.ghoststudio.net/en/legal/PrivacyPolicy Terms of Service: https://www.ghoststudio.net/en/legal/TermsofService

Screenshots

Retro Wings4 screens
Solitaire Chef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solitaire Chef at 5.0 against Retro Wings's 4.3. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Retro Wings sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire Chef sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solitaire Chef holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro Wings ships an update every 3 weeks, Solitaire Chef every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Retro Wings versus Solitaire Chef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro WingsSolitaire Chef
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings69 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB371 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHoonyoul BaeGHOST STUDIO Co., Limited

Customer experience

Retro Wings

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Solitaire Chef

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Retro Wings

One-time19
  • 1000 Gems$4.99
  • Growth Stones$4.99
  • Growth Stone Pack 1$4.99
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  • Fighter Upgrade Pack 1$4.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Remove Ads 7 days$9.99
  • Halloween Pack$9.99
  • Christmas Pack$9.99
  • 2100 Gems$9.99
  • 4400 Gems$19.99
  • Remove Ads 30 days$19.99
  • Star Pass$19.99
  • Phoenix$19.99
  • Flying Piggy$19.99
  • Growth Stone Pack 3$19.99
  • Fighter Upgrade Pack 3$19.99
  • 30000 Gems$99.99
  • Growth Stone Pack 5$99.99
  • Fighter Upgrade Pack 5$99.99
17 purchases

Solitaire Chef

One-time17
  • $1.99 Store Coin 1$1.99
  • $2.99 FirstTimePack$2.99
  • $2.99 PiggyBank$2.99
Show 14 more
  • $2.99 EndlessGiftPack$2.99
  • $3.99 EndlessGiftPack$3.99
  • $4.99 PiggyBank$4.99
  • $5.99 MagicHatPack$5.99
  • $5.99 EndlessGiftPack$5.99
  • $6.99 AllInOnePackAll$6.99
  • $6.99 OnePlusSix$6.99
  • $6.99 PiggyBank$6.99
  • $6.99 EndlessGiftPack$6.99
  • $9.99 EndlessGiftPack$9.99
  • $14.99 EndlessGiftPack$14.99
  • $24.99 EndlessGiftPack$24.99
  • $49.99 EndlessGiftPack$49.99
  • $99.99 EndlessGiftPack$99.99

Questions

Is Retro Wings free?
Retro Wings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Chef free?
Solitaire Chef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Retro Wings or Solitaire Chef?
Solitaire Chef is rated higher. Retro Wings averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Solitaire Chef averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Retro Wings or Solitaire Chef have ads?
Both Retro Wings and Solitaire Chef show ads.
Which is updated more often, Retro Wings or Solitaire Chef?
Retro Wings ships an update every 3 weeks, and Solitaire Chef every 2 weeks. Most recently, Retro Wings was updated on October 24, 2026 and Solitaire Chef on October 25, 2026.

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