Comparison

Category Jam vs Words Solitaire Retro!

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

Head to head
About

Category Jam

Features
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Category Jam is a satisfying organization puzzle where you group items into their correct categories! Tap item cards and category folders to move them into the available slots. As matching items and folders come together, the items are automatically organized into their proper categories. Complete a category folder to clear it and free up space for new moves. Be careful though—slot space is limited, and poor planning can leave you with nowhere to place new cards! Think ahead, organize efficiently, and sort every item into the right category to complete the level. Can you keep everything organized and master every category? Enjoy.

About

Words Solitaire Retro!

Experience a unique puzzle mashup combining classic solitaire with word challenges. Immerse yourself in a nostalgic 90s retro art style with thousands of relaxing, no-timer levels. Play offline anywhere, anytime, and destress with this stylish brain-teaser.

Highlights
  • Solitaire and word puzzle mashup
  • Nostalgic 90s retro art style
  • Thousands of unique levels
  • Relaxing, no-timer gameplay
  • Offline play support
  • Strategic card sorting and word connection
Features
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Words Solitaire Retro!: Retro Word Puzzle Rewind time and experience the ultimate puzzle mashup! Step into the time machine and discover a brand-new way to play! Words Solitaire Retro! perfectly fuses the relaxing flow of classic 90s desktop solitaire with the clever challenge of word puzzles — all wrapped in a gorgeous, nostalgic Retro Vintage art style. If you miss the satisfying click of old mechanical keyboards, the vibrant aesthetic of pop-art zines, or just love a good brain-teaser, this is your ultimate digital escape. Sort, match, and connect word cards while soaking in pure, lo-fi vintage vibes. HOW TO PLAY Draw & Stack: Draw word cards and place them strategically onto the retro-styled board. Discover Connections: Group words into the correct nostalgic categories or connect them logically. 90s Strategy: Plan ahead and use your smarts to clear the board before you run out of moves. Master the Grid: Simple to pick up, but deeply satisfying to master! WHY YOU’LL LOVE Words Solitaire Retro! A Unique Word Solitaire Mashup Enjoy an innovative blend of classic Solitaire strategy and engaging word puzzles. It’s the familiar card gameplay you grew up with, reinvented for word lovers. 90s Retro & Vintage Art Style Immerse yourself in a beautifully crafted visual world inspired by early computer OS interfaces, pastel-neon color palettes, and subtle pixel-art accents. It’s a total vibe for your eyes and your mind. Thousands of Levels to Explore Become a true word explorer! Journey through thousands of unique levels with increasing difficulty, unlocking retro-themed categories from 90s pop culture, music, fashion, and classic movies. Relaxing, No-Timer Gameplay No countdowns. No pressure. Fire up your favorite lo-fi playlist, unwind, and play completely at your own pace. The perfect mental break to destress anytime, anywhere. Offline Play Anywhere No internet? No problem. Enjoy pure, uninterrupted gameplay wherever you go — just like tossing a Game Boy into your backpack back in the day. THE PERFECT GAME FOR RETRO LOVERS Whether you're a Solitaire veteran looking for a fresh twist or a word puzzle enthusiast craving a stylish, vintage aesthetic, Words Solitaire Retro! delivers the perfect balance of relaxation and smart thinking. HIT "PLAY" AND REWIND THE CLOCK TODAY! Sort the cards. Connect the words. Relive the nostalgia. Download Words Solitaire Retro! Now and start your ultimate retro word adventure!

Screenshots

Category Jam4 screens
Words Solitaire Retro!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Category Jam at none against Words Solitaire Retro!'s 7. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Words Solitaire Retro! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Category Jam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Category Jam versus Words Solitaire Retro!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCategory JamWords Solitaire Retro!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB331 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehmet Fatih SahinDOUBLE8

In-app purchases

None

Category Jam

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Words Solitaire Retro!

One-time7
  • Coin Pack 1$1.99
  • Special Offer$6.99
  • Coin Pack 2$8.99
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  • Remove Ads$19.99
  • Coin Pack 3$29.99
  • Coin Pack 4$59.99
  • Coin Pack 5$99.99

Questions

Is Category Jam free?
Category Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Words Solitaire Retro! free?
Words Solitaire Retro! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Category Jam or Words Solitaire Retro! have ads?
Both Category Jam and Words Solitaire Retro! show ads.

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