Comparison

Solitaire vs Elba's Solitaire

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire

Features
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The timeless classic, beautifully reimagined for your phone. Whether you call it Patience, Klondike, or simply Solitaire, you already know how to play — and Solitaire by Diamant Games is the cleanest, most relaxing way to enjoy it on iPhone and iPad. Clean visuals, smooth card animations, and simple tap-to-move controls make every game a pleasure. No paywalls. No account required. Just pure, classic Solitaire whenever you want it. *** NEW: DAILY CHALLENGE *** A fresh classic Solitaire puzzle every single day. Complete the Daily Challenge, build your streak, and watch your progress fill out a beautiful calendar view — a satisfying new way to make Solitaire part of your daily routine. HOW TO PLAY Move all 52 cards to the four foundation piles, building each suit from Ace to King. Stack cards in descending order, alternating red and black. Simple to learn, endlessly satisfying to master. FEATURES - Daily Challenge — a new puzzle every day, tracked on a calendar - Streak tracking — keep your daily streak alive and watch your wins grow - Classic Klondike Solitaire — the original card game you know and love - Winning Deals — choose only solvable hands for guaranteed wins - Auto-Complete — one tap finishes any solved game - Draw 1 or Draw 3 — switch anytime for an easier or tougher game - Tap to move — tap a card and it flies to the best spot - Drag and drop — smooth, responsive card controls - Unlimited undo — go back as far as you need, no limits - Unlimited hints — stuck? Tap for a helpful suggestion - Score, moves, and time tracked on every game - Smooth animations and a rewarding victory celebration - Plays offline — no internet needed, anywhere, anytime - Lightweight — launches instantly, no waiting - No paywalls. No account. No pressure. PLAY YOUR WAY Choose Draw 1 for a relaxed, strategic experience or Draw 3 for a tougher challenge. Use hints and undo freely to learn and improve — there are no penalties and no paywalls. Then test yourself with the Daily Challenge and build the longest streak you can. PERFECT FOR - A quick game during your commute - Relaxing before bed - A daily brain workout with the Daily Challenge - Taking a break between tasks - Anyone who loves classic card games Join players enjoying the cleanest, most relaxing classic Solitaire on iPhone and iPad. No sign-up. No paywalls. No pressure. Just the timeless card game you love — with a fresh Daily Challenge waiting every day. Download now and start your streak! Privacy Policy: https://diamantgames.com/privacy-policy.html Support: contact@diamantgames.com

About

Elba's Solitaire

Enjoy a calming and beautifully designed Klondike solitaire experience. Choose your preferred draw mode, play in relaxed or classic modes, and customize layouts. This offline game offers helpful features like undo and hints.

Highlights
  • Classic Klondike (Draw 1 or Draw 3)
  • Relaxed or Classic game modes
  • Left/right-handed layouts
  • Beautiful card backs and themes
  • Win/streak tracking
  • Undo, hints, auto-finish
  • Offline play
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Elba's Solitaire is a cozy, beautifully simple take on classic Klondike solitaire — the card game you already know, made calm and welcoming. No ads. No timers forcing you. No accounts. Just shuffle, deal, and play. • Classic Klondike — Draw 1 or Draw 3, your choice • A relaxed Casual mode that helps place cards for you, or a stricter classic mode • Left- or right-handed layouts — put the deck under your favorite thumb • Beautiful photographic card backs and table themes • Track your wins, streaks, best times, and scores • Undo, hints, and auto-finish when the game's won • Plays entirely offline — your stats stay on your device • Daily Deal: one deal a day, the same for everyone A gentle little game to keep your hands and mind busy. Enjoy the orchard.

Screenshots

Solitaire4 screens
Elba's Solitaire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solitaire at none against Elba's Solitaire's 1. Solitaire also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Elba's Solitaire's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads 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. Elba's Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire ships an update fortnightly, Elba's Solitaire every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Solitaire versus Elba's Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaireElba's Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCem ElmasRaul Martinez

In-app purchases

None

Solitaire

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Elba's Solitaire

One-time1
  • Buy Us a Coffee$4.99

Questions

Is Solitaire free?
Solitaire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elba's Solitaire free?
Elba's Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Solitaire or Elba's Solitaire have ads?
Neither Solitaire nor Elba's Solitaire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire or Elba's Solitaire?
Solitaire ships an update fortnightly, and Elba's Solitaire every 5 days. Most recently, Solitaire was updated on October 25, 2026 and Elba's Solitaire on October 28, 2026.

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