e vs Cardways
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
e
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โ Classic games, one app "e-Games Box" is a curated collection of casual games to enjoy anytime. Whether you're commuting, taking a quick break, or training your brain, switch between games in a single app. All games play offline. Simple controls and timeless classics โ just the games that stand the test of time. โ Included Games Solitaire The world's beloved card game: Klondike Solitaire. - 3 difficulty levels: Easy (1-card draw, 3 redeals), Medium (3-card draw, 1 redeal), Hard (1-card draw, no redeal) - Stage Mode: difficulty ramps up as you progress - Make it personal: with built-in AI background removal, customize the card suits (Heart, Diamond, Club, Spade) and the victory animation using photos of loved ones, pets, or your own illustrations. - Undo, score tracking, and timer NumberPlace The world-famous brain-training puzzle โ fill in the numbers 1 through 9. - 3 difficulty levels: Easy / Normal / Hard - Random Play: jump straight into a fresh puzzle anytime - Level Challenge: tackle the 30-level monthly roadmap - Daily Challenge: a brand-new puzzle every day - Memo and hint features included - Beat your best time with the built-in timer BLOCK PUZZLE The classic falling-block puzzle โ line them up, clear the rows. - Full feature set: Hold function, ghost piece display, next piece preview - Classic Mode: endless score-chasing - Stage Mode: long-term challenge with up to 999 levels - Chain line clears for high scores BLOCKBREAKER Bounce the ball, smash every brick. Simple to play, deep to master. - Power-ups: paddle expansion, ball slow-down, extra life - Watch out for the paddle-shrink trap item - Each level changes ball speed, brick layout, and time limits - Clear stages to unlock Level Select mode โ replay any level you like Carousel Sushi A 3-match & sort puzzle with a Japanese twist. Match the right sushi to the right plate to clear them. - Sushi varieties: Tuna, Otoro, Salmon, and more... - Plus mischievous obstacle characters... - Three modes: "Single Piece" (single round), "Sushi Chef Training" (level progression), and "Rankings" Tile Match The classic Shisen-Sho puzzle โ connect matching mahjong tiles with a path of two turns or fewer to clear them. - 34 traditional mahjong tile faces (characters, dots, bamboo, and honor tiles) with authentic artwork - 1-Game Mode: a quick round on a random board - Level Mode: work through a 30-level roadmap - Tile layouts and paths grow more complex as levels rise - Hint feature and auto-shuffle when you get stuck - Race against the clock for your best clear time โ Other Features Full Game Center support Every game features leaderboards. Compete with players worldwide on high scores and clear times. Favorites Mark your most-played games for quick access from the top menu. Play offline The games themselves run without an internet connection. Perfect for areas with poor reception. Universal app for iPad Optimized layouts for both iPhone and iPad screen sizes. Six languages Available in Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese. โ More games coming soon We plan to add new games in future updates โ your single app keeps growing. โ Who it's for - Anyone looking to fill commute or study breaks - Anyone building a daily brain-training habit - Anyone wanting variety in a single app - Anyone who enjoys full-featured puzzle games - Fans of Solitaire, Sudoku, Tetris-style, Block Breaker, and Shisen-Sho - Families looking for games everyone can enjoy โ System Requirements iOS 18.5 or later iPhone / iPad compatible Now, let e-Games Box turn your spare moments into something more. ยฉ 2026 SGA Works LLC
Cardways
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Classic solitaire games in one app โ Klondike, FreeCell, Spider, Yukon, Spiderette, Pyramid, TriPeaks and Golf โ and every one of them is completely free. Totally ad-free and nothing to pay for Cardways has no ads of any kind, ever. There are no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, no premium version and no tip jar. Every game, every deal and every feature is available from the moment you download it, without any charge โ nothing is locked away. Every deal can be won Each deal is checked by a solver before you see it, so there is always a way through. If a game goes wrong, undo as far back as you like and try another route. The games โข Klondike โ the classic patience game, with Draw 1 or Draw 3. โข FreeCell โ every card starts face up, with four free cells to plan your moves. โข Spider โ build runs in a single suit, with 1, 2 or 4 suits, from relaxing to really tough. โข Yukon โ no stock, and you can move any face-up card together with the cards on top of it. โข Spiderette โ Spider with one deck and seven columns, in 1, 2 or 4 suits. โข Pyramid โ take away pairs of cards that add up to 13 and clear the pyramid. โข TriPeaks โ clear three peaks of cards by playing ones that are one higher or one lower than the waste, and build long runs for bigger scores. โข Golf โ clear seven columns of cards by playing ones that are one higher or one lower than the waste. Every card is face up from the start, so you can plan ahead. Play your way Tap a card to send it to the best place, or drag it exactly where you want it. Undo as many moves as you like. Stuck? Tap the light bulb for a good next move โ it will even tell you when there's no way left to win. Cards that are no longer needed go to the foundations by themselves. Easy to pick up Each game has its own How to Play guide, one tap away. Your game is saved as you play, and your games won, win rate and best score are kept for every game. Comfortable to play Large, clear cards drawn for iPhone and iPad, in portrait or landscape, a choice of three table colors, and sound effects and vibration you can switch off. No ads. No purchases. No accounts. No internet connection needed. Just solitaire.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cardways at none against e's shown. Cardways also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
e ships an update every 2 days, Cardways daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | e | Cardways |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Daily โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 16.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SGA Works LLC | Gary Watson |
In-app purchases
e
No in-app purchases
Cardways
No in-app purchases









