Comparison

Word Solitaire vs Solitaire Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Word Solitaire

A relaxing word puzzle game where you group words by hidden associations. Enjoy hundreds of hand-crafted levels with no timers or pressure, playable offline and without mid-game interruptions.

Highlights
  • Word association puzzles
  • Solitaire card game mechanics
  • Offline play
  • No mid-game ads
  • Undo button
  • Hundreds of levels
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Finally, a word puzzle card game that respects your time. Bloom is a cozy word solitaire where you flip cards from the deck and group words by hidden associations - like NYT Connections meets Klondike solitaire. No timer. No pressure. Just satisfying moments of ""oh, of course they go together."" HOW TO PLAY - Flip cards from the deck one by one - Spot the hidden connection between words - Group them into the right category to clear it - Clear all categories to complete the level - Easy to learn. Genuinely rewarding to master. WHAT MAKES THIS WORD PUZZLE DIFFERENT FULLY OFFLINE Waiting room. Airplane. Subway. Bloom works anywhere, with or without Wi-Fi. Always. NO MID-GAME ADS We will never interrupt you mid-level. Ads appear only between levels - and only if you're playing for free. Your flow stays intact. FAIR PUZZLES Every level is designed to be completable without spending. No artificial walls. No move limits rigged against you. FEATURES - Hundreds of hand-crafted association levels - Undo button - no punishment for curiosity - Offline mode - no internet needed - One-time Remove Ads purchase - fair, permanent - Optional reward ads for hints (never forced) PERFECT FOR WORD GAME LOVERS If you enjoy NYT Connections, Wordle, or classic solitaire card games - Bloom is made for you. It's the word association game for lovers who want something more thoughtful than a tap game and more relaxing than a crossword puzzle. A NOTE ON ADS Bloom is free to play. To keep the lights on, we show a short ad after you complete a level - never during. A one-time purchase removes all ads permanently. We built Bloom because we were tired of the other kind too. Download Bloom and see how far your words can grow.

About

Solitaire Explorer

Features
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Train your observation and logical thinking in this engaging thematic card sorting puzzle! Featuring simple tap controls and easy-to-learn rules, each level brings unique and fulfilling challenges ideal for casual puzzle players. Sort and match cards based on rich real-world themes, including sports, wildlife, minerals, currencies, occupations, clothing and natural scenery. With exclusive layouts and sorting rules for every stage, the game always delivers fresh and unique puzzle experiences without repetitive gameplay. Each level features independent move limits, encouraging strategic thinking and reasonable step planning. When facing difficult puzzles, use practical in-game boosters to solve bottlenecks and continue your puzzle journey smoothly. Game Highlights Unique Thematic Sorting Gameplay Classify cards via visual recognition and precise category matching, focusing on real-object themed sorting for a distinctive puzzle experience. Diverse Progressive Levels Hundreds of handcrafted levels with gradual difficulty growth. Explore nature, animals, daily items and seasonal exclusive themes for endless new challenges. Strategic Logic Puzzle Reasonable move restrictions avoid mindless gameplay. Every decision tests your layout ability and logical thinking skills. Practical Puzzle Boosters Professional auxiliary tools help fix puzzle dead ends, adjust your strategies and easily pass tough levels. Minimalist & Smooth Experience Clean interface and friendly controls suit all players. Perfect for short casual entertainment and long leisure gaming time. Offline Play Available Enjoy full level content offline after a simple resource download, allowing you to play freely anytime, anywhere. Different from traditional word matching and solitaire-style puzzles, this game focuses on visual real-object card classification. It combines casual entertainment and brain training, bringing you relaxing, strategic and highly rewarding puzzle gameplay. Download now and experience a brand-new strategic card sorting puzzle!

Screenshots

Word Solitaire4 screens
Solitaire Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Solitaire Explorer at none against Word Solitaire's shown. Word Solitaire's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Word Solitaire sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire Explorer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Word Solitaire versus Solitaire Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWord SolitaireSolitaire Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB984 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYongseong ChoiUnlimited Legend Limited

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Word Solitaire

One-time7
  • Small Coin Pack$1.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$8.99
  • No Ads$9.99
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  • No Ads Pack$19.99
  • Premium Pack$19.99
  • Huge Coin Pack$59.99
  • Mega Coin Pack$99.99
6 purchases

Solitaire Explorer

One-time6
  • coin1$1.99
  • coin2$4.99
  • coin3$9.99
Show 3 more
  • coin4$29.99
  • coin5$59.99
  • coin6$99.99

Questions

Is Word Solitaire free?
Word Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Explorer free?
Solitaire Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Word Solitaire or Solitaire Explorer have ads?
Word Solitaire shows ads; Solitaire Explorer does not.

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