Goritaire vs Hex Poker Solitaire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Goritaire
A single-player game where players expand a gorilla habitat by growing the troop and managing banana supply. The goal is to align seven or more gorillas on the ground while ensuring no gorilla is left without food to avoid defeat.
- Single-player gameplay
- Gorilla troop expansion
- Banana supply management
- Habitat growth mechanics
- Victory condition: 7+ gorillas aligned
- Defeat condition: Gorilla starvation
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Where did gorillas come from? What are gorillas? Where are gorillas going? A single-player game of gorillas— That is Goritaire! Fill the jungle with gorillas! Expand the gorilla habitat by growing the troop while ensuring a steady supply of bananas. To achieve victory, seven or more gorillas must be aligned on the ground. However, if any gorilla is left without food, defeat follows—marking the total collapse of the troop.
Hex Poker Solitaire
Strategically place cards on a hexagonal grid to form the strongest poker hands. Utilize a pocket system to stash cards for later use. Enjoy quick, one-handed gameplay sessions perfect for on-the-go puzzling.
- Hexagonal grid card placement
- Forming poker hands
- Pocket system for stashing cards
- One-handed portrait mode play
- Automatic scoring of hands
- Quick 3-5 minute sessions
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Place cards one by one onto a hexagonal grid. Build the strongest poker hands you can. Chase the high score. Hex Poker Solitaire is a poker hand puzzle played on a 25-cell hex board. Each game deals cards one at a time — where you place each card matters. Every decision shapes which five-card poker hands form across the grid. Think several moves ahead, read the board, and commit at the right moment. A POKER HAND PUZZLE This isn't traditional solitaire. Your goal is to form the highest-scoring poker hands possible — pairs, straights, flushes, full houses, and beyond — by placing cards strategically across the hex grid. The game automatically detects and scores every valid five-card cluster. The challenge comes from seeing the board the way you'd read a poker table: evaluating what's possible, what's probable, and when to commit. THE POCKET — YOUR SECRET WEAPON Not sure where to place a tricky card? Stash it in the pocket and play it later. You get 3 pocket uses per game, so spend them wisely. Knowing when to pocket a card — and when to play through the uncertainty — separates good players from great ones. DESIGNED FOR ONE-HANDED PLAY Play in portrait mode, one hand, anywhere. Perfect for commutes, waiting rooms, or winding down before bed. Every game takes just 3–5 minutes. No landscape required, no awkward screen rotation. Just pick up and play. EASY TO LEARN, HARD TO MASTER The rules take seconds to understand: place a card adjacent to an existing card. But the strategy runs deep. Where do you leave room for a flush? When do you burn a pocket use? Do you chase the straight or protect the pair? Every deal is a new puzzle with no single right answer. WHY PLAYERS LOVE IT - A true poker hand puzzle on a unique hex board - Automatic scoring of all valid five-card clusters - Portrait mode — play comfortably with one hand - Pocket system adds real tactical depth - Clean, minimalist design — no clutter, no distractions - No timers, no pressure — play at your own pace - Endless replayability — every deal is different - Quick 3–5 minute sessions with deep replay value - Lightweight and works great offline PERFECT FOR FANS OF Solitaire, poker, Balatro, Sage Solitaire, card puzzles, brain teasers, and anyone who loves a game that rewards thinking ahead. Can you read the board and post your best score?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Goritaire at Free against Hex Poker Solitaire's $0.99. Goritaire also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (20 vs 5). Hex Poker Solitaire's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 62%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Goritaire is free to download; Hex Poker Solitaire costs $0.99 up front. Goritaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hex Poker Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hex Poker Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Goritaire's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hex Poker Solitaire's.
Goritaire ships an update every 9 days, Hex Poker Solitaire every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Goritaire | Hex Poker Solitaire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (20 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 264 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | ARC SYSTEM WORKS | MM&F Software LLC |
Customer experience
Goritaire
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In-app purchases
Goritaire
- Goritaire Plus Upgrade$4.99
Hex Poker Solitaire
- Hex Poker Solitaire PRO$0.99
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