Comparison

Solitaire Word vs Borough Buddies

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire Word

This game blends classic solitaire with a word-sorting challenge. Arrange word cards under their correct categories to clear the board and win within a limited number of moves. It's a stimulating brain workout that expands vocabulary and enhances logic skills.

Highlights
  • Solitaire mechanics with word sorting
  • Varied category-based puzzles
  • Easy tap and drag controls
  • Calm and soothing interface
  • Logic and vocabulary enhancement
  • Learn new words
Features
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Step into a world where classic solitaire transforms into a captivating word challenge. In Solitaire Word: Sort, traditional cards are reimagined as Word Cards and Category Cards. Your objective: organize each word under its proper category, clear the board, and win—all within a set number of moves. Every round is a new puzzle. Analyze the layout, consider your options, and make each move count. The satisfaction of sorting words into their rightful places awaits, whether you’re seeking a mindful break or a stimulating brain workout. Gameplay Overview: ●Begin each level with a fresh arrangement of word and category cards. ●Move word cards beneath their matching category to collect and clear them. ●Eliminate all categories before your moves run out to claim victory. Solitaire Word: Sort is designed for thinkers, strategists, and anyone who enjoys discovering connections between words and topics. Features: Solitaire Reinvented: Experience solitaire mechanics with a clever word sorting twist. Varied Categories: Encounter a wide range of topics—expand your vocabulary as you play. Accessible Controls: Tap, drag, and organize with ease. Calm Atmosphere: Enjoy a soothing interface and gentle animations. Benefits: Exercise Your Mind: Enhance logic, vocabulary, and planning skills in every session. Learn New Words: Discover unfamiliar terms and categories as you advance. No Pressure: Play at your own rhythm—perfect for relaxation or focus. Universal Appeal: Suitable for puzzle lovers of all ages and backgrounds. Ready to give your brain a fresh challenge? Download Solitaire Word: Sort and start mastering the art of word organization today!

About

Borough Buddies

Explore New York City to discover, catch, and collect unique characters. Buddies appear based on your real-world location, with rarer ones found at landmarks. Build your collection and compete on global leaderboards in this family-friendly game.

Highlights
  • Location-based character discovery
  • Augmented reality catching
  • Collect 18 original NYC characters
  • Rarity tiers: Common to Legendary
  • Global and borough leaderboards
  • COPPA-compliant for families
Features
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Borough Buddies turns the streets of New York City into your hunting ground. Walk the neighborhoods of Manhattan to discover, catch, and collect 18 original NYC characters — from subway-tunnel rats to golden-hour legends. HOW IT WORKS As you explore, buddies spawn near you based on where you are in the city. Common critters pop up everywhere. Rares are tied to landmarks — the Brooklyn Bridge, the Met, Times Square. When a buddy appears, tap to catch it: your camera opens and it shows up in the real world. Throw to catch. COLLECT THEM ALL Build your Buddy Book across four rarity tiers: Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Legendary. Every buddy is original — pure NYC attitude, big eyes, and a reason to keep walking. Two legendary buddies only appear under very specific conditions. Good luck. CLIMB THE BOARDS See how you stack up on the global leaderboard and the Manhattan borough board. XP is earned one catch at a time. BUILT SAFE FOR FAMILIES No ads, ever. No account required — play instantly as a guest. COPPA-compliant by design; kids under 13 never share any personal information. No chat, no strangers, no in-app purchases. Just a fun game for the whole family on the streets of NYC.

Screenshots

Solitaire Word4 screens
Borough Buddies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Borough Buddies at none against Solitaire Word's 8. Borough Buddies also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Solitaire Word's advantage is ratings volume (79 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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. Solitaire Word sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Borough Buddies asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Borough Buddies holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Word has 79 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire Word ships an update every 10 days, Borough Buddies every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Solitaire Word versus Borough Buddies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire WordBorough Buddies
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (79 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings79 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHONG KONG BLUE IMAGINATION CO., LIMITEDJeffrey Maxim

Customer experience

Solitaire Word

All ratings77 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Borough Buddies

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Solitaire Word

One-time8
  • 1000 Coins$1.99
  • 3000 Coins$4.99
  • 5000 Coins$7.99
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  • No Ads Pack$9.99
  • 10000 Coins$14.99
  • 15000 Coins$19.99
  • 45000 Coins$49.99
  • 100000 Coins$99.99
None

Borough Buddies

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaire Word free?
Solitaire Word is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Borough Buddies free?
Borough Buddies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire Word or Borough Buddies?
Borough Buddies is rated higher. Solitaire Word averages 4.8 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Borough Buddies averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Solitaire Word or Borough Buddies have ads?
Solitaire Word shows ads; Borough Buddies does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Word or Borough Buddies?
Solitaire Word ships an update every 10 days, and Borough Buddies every 3 weeks. Most recently, Solitaire Word was updated on October 30, 2026 and Borough Buddies on October 16, 2026.

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