Comparison

Sol vs Word Chain Solitaire

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

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About

Sol

Features
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Sol-Link is a quick and addictive card game you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. Perfect for coffee breaks, commutes, or whenever you have a few spare minutes! Simple rules: You always hold 5 cards. Play one to start, then continue by matching suit or number. Draw a new card from the deck after each move. The game ends when you can’t play anymore. Why it’s fun: Easy to learn, yet surprisingly addictive. Earn medals for milestones (10, 20, 30, 40 cards, poker hands, or the ultimate Full Clear). Watch your medals turn into bonus points with a satisfying end-game animation. Every round is short, so it’s perfect for quick play—but hard to put down! Notes: This game is ad-supported. Ads will appear occasionally, helping keep the game free for everyone to enjoy. Can you link every card and achieve the legendary Full Clear?

About

Word Chain Solitaire

This word puzzle game blends solitaire card mechanics with word association. Chain compound words by strategically stacking cards to form natural phrases and complete challenging levels. Enjoy a brain teaser with progressive difficulty and helpful hints.

Highlights
  • Chain compound words
  • Solitaire card gameplay
  • Progressive challenge
  • Strategic card stacking
  • Hint system
  • Daily rewards
Features
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Word Chain Solitaire is a relaxing word solitaire built on associations. Instead of suits and numbers, you link words that belong together: APPLE → JUICE → BOX, FIRE → PLACE, TOOTH → BRUSH. HOW TO PLAY • Place a crowned word card on an empty foundation to start a chain. • Drag the word that follows it: APPLE, then JUICE (apple juice), then BOX (juice box). • Uncover hidden cards in the columns and draw from the stock when you're stuck. • Complete every chain before you run out of moves to win the level. While you drag, every card you can link to lights up, so you always see your options. WHY PLAYERS LOVE IT • 100 handcrafted levels with 430+ word chains, from 3-word warm-ups to 12-word chains • Word association meets classic card solitaire: Klondike and Spider fans feel right at home • Play offline, anywhere: no Wi-Fi needed • Free hints on the first levels, then hints and undos whenever you need them • Out of moves? Watch a short ad for +5 moves and keep going • Daily rewards: coins, hints and undos every day • No timers, and no penalty for a wrong drop: the game simply tells you why A BRAIN PUZZLE THAT STAYS RELAXING Each level is a short, calm word puzzle that stretches your vocabulary and lateral thinking. Plan ahead, uncover cards in the right order and watch the chains clear. If you enjoy crosswords, word association games or a quiet round of solitaire, this card game is for you. FREE TO PLAY Every level is free. Optional ads give you extra moves, and a one-time purchase removes ads. Download Word Chain Solitaire and see how far your word chains can go.

Screenshots

Sol4 screens
Word Chain Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sol at none against Word Chain Solitaire's 9. Word Chain Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Word Chain Solitaire sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Sol asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sol ships an update every 5 weeks, Word Chain Solitaire every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sol versus Word Chain Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolWord Chain Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (9 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOjiCoder Software LtdSridhar Sekar

In-app purchases

None

Sol

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Word Chain Solitaire

One-time9
  • Tiny Pack$1.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Small Pack$4.99
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  • Starter Bundle$9.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
  • Large Pack$19.99
  • Premium Bundle$24.99
  • Huge Pack$34.99
  • Massive Pack$49.99

Questions

Is Sol free?
Sol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Word Chain Solitaire free?
Word Chain Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sol or Word Chain Solitaire have ads?
Both Sol and Word Chain Solitaire show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sol or Word Chain Solitaire?
Sol ships an update every 5 weeks, and Word Chain Solitaire every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sol was updated on October 7, 2026 and Word Chain Solitaire on October 11, 2026.

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