Solitaire Word vs Borough Buddies
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Solitaire Word sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Borough Buddies asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Solitaire Word | Borough Buddies |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (79 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 79 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HONG KONG BLUE IMAGINATION CO., LIMITED | Jeffrey Maxim |
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Solitaire Word
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In-app purchases
Solitaire Word
- 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
Borough Buddies
No in-app purchases
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