Comparison

Solitaire '26 vs Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire '26

Enjoy three classic solitaire card games: Klondike, Spider, and FreeCell. With beautiful themes and progress tracking, it's designed for both quick breaks and extended play. The app offers an ad-free, distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Klondike, Spider, and FreeCell games
  • Beautiful themes
  • Win and score tracking
  • Auto-save progress
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Enjoy three beloved solitaire games in one elegant app: Klondike, Spider, and FreeCell. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, there's always time for a satisfying game. THREE WAYS TO PLAY • Klondike: The timeless classic. Build foundations from Ace to King while strategically moving cards between tableau piles. • Spider: A challenging twist. Create complete King-to-Ace sequences across 10 columns using two full decks. • FreeCell: Pure strategy. Every card is visible from the start. Plan your moves carefully and use free cells wisely. DESIGNED FOR YOU • Beautiful themes to match your style • Track your wins, best times, and high scores • Auto-save picks up right where you left off • No ads. No distractions. Just cards. Download now and discover your new favorite way to unwind!

About

Solitaire

Enjoy a classic card game with stunning visuals and a unique travel-themed mode. Explore over 130 real-world landmarks, collect postcards, and benefit from an intelligent hint system. Play offline with customizable options for a comfortable experience.

Highlights
  • Klondike Solitaire (Draw 1 & Draw 3)
  • Journey Mode with 130+ landmarks
  • AI-powered smart hint system
  • Collectible postcards and travel miles
  • Offline play and left-hand mode
  • Large cards and fonts for eye comfort
Features
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Train Your Brain — Classic Klondike Solitaire A relaxing brain training solitaire designed for seniors, suitable for players of all ages. Keep your mind sharp with daily card play — Draw 1 & Draw 3 Klondike modes included. Offline play, no Wi-Fi needed. Large Card Design & Eye-Friendly Visuals Big cards, bold fonts, and an eye-care color palette make every card easy to see — even in bright light. Varied themes, smooth animations, and left-handed solitaire mode create a comfortable experience for long play sessions. Journey Mode — World Tour Solitaire Embark on a solitaire journey across 27 countries. Unlock 130+ real-world landmarks, collect worldwide postcards, explore cultural background stories, and track your travel miles across a global adventure map. Unlimited Hints & Undos — Never Get Stuck Advanced hints use a two-phase search (fast + deep) to detect dead-ends before they happen and guide you to the best move. Unlimited hints and unlimited undos keep the game friendly and frustration-free — perfect for beginners and seniors alike. Trophy Collection & Achievements Build your trophy collection, complete milestone challenges, and earn rewards as your solitaire journey spans the globe. A rich achievement system keeps every session meaningful. Offline Solitaire — No Wi-Fi Needed Classic Klondike offline — play anywhere, anytime. No internet connection required. Great for travel, commutes, or quiet moments at home. Core Features • Brain training solitaire: Draw 1 & Draw 3 Klondike • Large card design — easy to see for seniors • Eye-friendly design & eye-care mode • Left-handed solitaire mode • Unlimited hints & undos (advanced hints) • Solitaire journey: 130+ landmarks, worldwide postcards, travel miles • Trophy collection & comprehensive achievements • Varied themes • Offline solitaire — no Wi-Fi needed • Designed for seniors, suitable for players of all ages Download now and start your solitaire journey — train your brain, explore the world, and collect postcards from every corner of the globe.

Screenshots

Solitaire '264 screens
Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Solitaire '26 at none against Solitaire's shown. Solitaire '26 also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Solitaire's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 2) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solitaire '26 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire has 34K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Solitaire '26's written reviews are positive against 89% of Solitaire's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire '26 ships an update every 6 days, Solitaire weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Solitaire '26 versus Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire '26Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (34K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better89.1% of reviews
Number of ratings234K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank—#63 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB188 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJORDAN HOLLYKST GAMES

Customer experience

Solitaire '26

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Solitaire

All ratings17,756 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.2%

In-app purchases

None

Solitaire '26

No in-app purchases

None

Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaire '26 free?
Solitaire '26 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solitaire free?
Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire '26 or Solitaire?
Solitaire '26 is rated higher. Solitaire '26 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Solitaire averages 4.8 from 34K ratings.
Do Solitaire '26 or Solitaire have ads?
Solitaire shows ads; Solitaire '26 does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire '26 or Solitaire?
Solitaire '26 ships an update every 6 days, and Solitaire weekly. Most recently, Solitaire '26 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Solitaire on October 29, 2026.

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