Comparison

Solitaire vs Squad Surfers

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire

Features
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Solitaire Chess is a single-player siege puzzle played on a hexagonal honeycomb board. Pick your side and outwit a sharp AI — every move is a plan. [How it plays] ‧ Two sides, two strategies: as the Attacker, break out from the center and thread along the honeycomb paths to land on any red goal node on the rim; as the Defender, wall the attacker in before it can escape. ‧ A real AI opponent, powered by Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS), with Relaxed and Standard strengths — it never plays soft. ‧ Adjustable board size: radius 10–20 — the larger the board, the deeper the play. ‧ A rule with depth: the Defender can leap diagonally across a complete hexagon. ‧ Multiple board themes you can switch instantly, mid-game. ‧ Touch-mode toggle: "Place" and "Move board" are separate, so panning and zooming never drops a stone by accident. ‧ Stats: win rate and match history at a glance. [Who it's for] ‧ Fans of abstract strategy — chess, Go, and tactics games ‧ Anyone who wants to sharpen logic and spatial thinking in a single match ‧ A quick brain workout for your commute or lunch break [Privacy & offline] ‧ Fully offline — no account, no network required ‧ No ads, no tracking, no personal data collected ‧ All records stay on your device only ‧ Independently built by Intoxicated Child Studio [Free to play, Pro to unlock] The game is free to play. A one-time Pro unlock (non-consumable, yours forever) opens up larger boards, the Standard AI, full stats history, and every theme. Customers who bought the earlier paid version are granted Pro automatically — no repurchase needed. Set your siege on the honeycomb

About

Squad Surfers

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Run. Shoot. Survive. Jump into the action-packed world of Squad Surfers, a fast-paced shooter where survival is all that matters! Battle through waves of enemies, unlock powerful weapons, and prove your skills across challenging arenas. Features: Intense Battles – Take down squads of enemies with smooth, easy-to-learn controls. Powerful Weapons – Unlock and upgrade unique guns like the Lava Gun and Tesla Gun to dominate the battlefield. Challenging Arenas – Each area brings new enemies, obstacles, and tactical surprises. Upgrade Your Hero – Boost your strength, health, and abilities to survive tougher missions. Collect & Progress – Earn rewards, gather weapon cards, and build your ultimate loadout. Are you ready to surf through danger and come out on top? Download Squad Surfers now and become the ultimate survivor!

Screenshots

Solitaire3 screens
Squad Surfers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solitaire at none against Squad Surfers's 2. Solitaire also leads on ads (none vs shown). Squad Surfers's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Squad Surfers sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Solitaire versus Squad Surfers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaireSquad Surfers
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuo-Tsun HuangSplash Colors

In-app purchases

None

Solitaire

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Squad Surfers

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Little Gold$0.99

Questions

Is Solitaire free?
Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Squad Surfers free?
Squad Surfers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Solitaire or Squad Surfers have ads?
Squad Surfers shows ads; Solitaire does not.

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