Comparison

Crown Count vs Citadel Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Crown Count

This app simplifies scoring for Five Crowns card games, eliminating the need for paper and pencil. It automatically tracks the dealer, allows for custom player groups, and saves game history for up to 8 players.

Highlights
  • Effortless score entry
  • Automatic dealer tracking
  • Custom player groups
  • Game history and high scores
  • Supports up to 8 players
  • Clean, modern interface
Features
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Crown Your Next Game Night! Stop fumbling with paper and pencils. Crown Count is the ultimate score keeper designed specifically for Five Crowns card nights. Whether you are a casual player or a competitive strategist, this app handles the math so you can focus on the fun. WHY PLAYERS LOVE CROWN COUNT: • Effortless Score Entry: Input scores quickly after every round—no calculator needed. • Dealer Tracking: Never argue about whose turn it is; the app automatically rotates the dealer. • Player Groups: Create custom groups for your regular family game or rummy club for instant setup. • Game History: Settle rivalries by looking back at past wins, losses, and high scores. • Multiplayer Support: Perfect for duels or full parties of up to 8 players. Designed with a clean, modern interface, Crown Count ensures your strategy stays sharp while we handle the numbers. From tracking the current 'King' to saving games for later, it is the essential companion for every hand dealt. Ditch the notepad. Download Crown Count today and give your card game the royal treatment!

About

Citadel Solitaire

A refined card game offering classic solitaire strategy with a modern design. It's easy to learn but challenging to master, perfect for quick, relaxing play that rewards thoughtful moves.

Highlights
  • Classic Castle Solitaire gameplay
  • Smooth modern design
  • Intuitive tap or drag controls
  • Unlimited undo
  • Helpful hints
  • Stats and win streak tracking
Features
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Enter a world of strategy and elegance with Castle Solitaire, a refined take on the classic patience game. Easy to learn but tricky to master, Citadel challenges you to build four royal foundations from the ground up — all while managing your tableau with precision and care. Perfect for casual players and card game aficionados alike, it’s a quick, relaxing escape that rewards smart moves and sharp thinking. Features: - Classic Castle Solitaire gameplay with smooth modern design - Intuitive controls – tap or drag to play - Unlimited undo and helpful hints for stress-free play - Track your stats, win streaks Whether you have a few minutes or an entire afternoon, Castle Solitaire is your personal kingdom of calm.

Screenshots

Crown Count3 screens
Citadel Solitaire2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crown Count at every 3 weeks against Citadel Solitaire's every 5 months. Crown Count also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.4). Citadel Solitaire's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Crown Count sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Citadel Solitaire sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Crown Count against 5.0 for Citadel Solitaire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crown Count has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crown Count ships an update every 3 weeks, Citadel Solitaire every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Crown Count versus Citadel Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrown CountCitadel Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBK VenturesVlad Feinstein

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Crown Count

One-time1
  • CrownCount$2.99
3 purchases

Citadel Solitaire

One-time3
  • Thank you!$0.99
  • Thank you very much!$2.99
  • Support tip$9.99

Questions

Is Crown Count free?
Crown Count is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Citadel Solitaire free?
Citadel Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crown Count or Citadel Solitaire?
Citadel Solitaire is rated higher. Crown Count averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Citadel Solitaire averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Crown Count or Citadel Solitaire have ads?
Neither Crown Count nor Citadel Solitaire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crown Count or Citadel Solitaire?
Crown Count ships an update every 3 weeks, and Citadel Solitaire every 5 months. Most recently, Crown Count was updated on October 8, 2026 and Citadel Solitaire on October 12, 2026.

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