Box Card Sort vs Solitaire Joy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Box Card Sort
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Move the cards in the boxes to match the same number (in Special Stages, the same suit). Tap a box to select the top card, then tap the destination box to move it to the top. In Normal Stages, you can move a card only if the destination box is empty or the top card has the same number. In Special Stages, you can move a card only if the destination box is empty or the top card has the same suit (same symbol). Clear the stage by filling every box with the same number (in Special Stages, the same suit).
Solitaire Joy
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Solitaire Joy is back — BIGGER, COLORFUL, and more fun than ever with 10 unique play modes! Mix any Draw mode with any Color mode and get a brand-new card game experience every time. No Wi-Fi needed. No boring gray cards. Just pure, colorful fun for all ages. — 10 PLAY MODES — 5 DRAW MODES • Draw 1 Card — Easy, relaxing fun. Perfect for beginners & kids • Draw 2 Cards — A gentle step up in challenge • Draw 3 Cards — The classic card game experience • Draw 4 Cards — For experienced players who love a real puzzle • Draw 5 Cards — Ultimate brain training and logic test! 2 COLOR MODES • Free Style — Stack any suit on any color. Relaxed & beginner-friendly • Opposite Color — Orange on Green, Green on Orange. The real challenge! Mix any Draw + any Color = 10 totally different games in one app! — ACHIEVEMENTS & LEADERBOARDS — 30 Achievements: Master every challenge and level up Global Leaderboard: Compete with players worldwide and reach the top — WHY PLAYERS LOVE SOLITAIRE JOY — 100% Offline — No internet or Wi-Fi needed. Perfect for travel! Unlimited Undo & Hints — Learn new strategies, never get stuck Colorful Themes — Beautiful card designs & smooth animations Auto-Save — Your progress is always saved. Resume anytime Left-Handed Mode — Play comfortably with either hand Smart Audio — Auto-mutes game sounds when your music plays — STAY SHARP — Daily card games improve focus, memory, and logic. With 10 modes to scale difficulty, Solitaire Joy isn't just a free card game — it's a daily brain workout that keeps your mind sharp. Download free and find your perfect mode!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Solitaire Joy at none against Box Card Sort's shown. Box Card Sort's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Box Card Sort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Solitaire Joy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Box Card Sort ships an update every 2 days, Solitaire Joy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Box Card Sort | Solitaire Joy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KYOICHI WATANABE | Hasan Dag |
In-app purchases
Box Card Sort
- Ad-free Version$1.99
Solitaire Joy
- Remove Ads$8.99
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