Comparison

Solitaire After Dark vs Classic Hanafuda

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

Head to head
About

Solitaire After Dark

Experience a unique solitaire roguelike set in a 1960s cocktail lounge. Every move scores points as you manage a shelf of club patrons and mix card combinations to meet targets. Survive challenging boss nights and progress through a season of unique challenges.

Highlights
  • Scoring-based Klondike gameplay
  • Collectible club patrons as relics
  • Card manipulation mechanics
  • Challenging boss nights
  • Seasonal progression and challenges
  • Multiple classic solitaire modes
Features
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Solitaire After Dark is a solitaire roguelike set in a smoky 1960s cocktail lounge. Each Night deals a fresh Klondike board with a Heat target - you don't have to solve the board, you have to make it score. EVERY MOVE SCORES. Chips x Mult across your shelf: reveals, foundation plays, emptied columns, chains - and Trysts, when a Queen lands on her King and the whole table heats up. CHARM THE REGULARS. Fifty-plus club patrons join your shelf as relics, and their order changes the math. Arrange the shelf; that IS the strategy. MIX THE COCKTAILS. Tear a card into wildcards, fuse two into one, peek at face-downs, destroy a dead card. The rules are more of a dress code. SURVIVE THE VIPS. Boss Nights impose house rules - The Tease, The Bouncer, The Rush. Plan a week ahead and build for them. A SEASON OF NIGHTS. Eight Weeks, Tips and interest, Memberships, Outfits, Floors to climb, a Guest Book to fill - and seeded runs to share. OR JUST PLAY CARDS. Classic Klondike, Draw-3, Vegas, Winnable deals, Spider (1, 2, or 4 suits), and FreeCell - all dressed for the evening: living-portrait cards, club lighting, a swing soundtrack. FREE, NO STRINGS. No ads. No paywalls. Nothing at these tables is locked behind a purchase - every Night, every Regular, every classic table is just there. If the house treats you well there is an optional tip jar behind the Support Us door. A tip unlocks nothing. It just keeps the lights on.

About

Classic Hanafuda

Experience the authentic Japanese card game "Koi-Koi" with various modes, including standard matches and challenging survival. Learn the rules easily with helpful hints and enjoy rich progression through achievements and artwork collection.

Highlights
  • Authentic Koi-Koi gameplay
  • Standard and Survival game modes
  • Beginner-friendly hint system
  • Achievement system
  • Ukiyo-e artwork collection
  • Detailed game statistics
Features
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Experience the authentic Japanese card game "Koi-Koi" right on your smartphone! From standard matches to thrilling survival modes, beginner guides, and rich collection elements, there's endless fun for everyone! ◆ Game Features ◆ [Selectable Game Modes] - Standard Match: Enjoy classic, relaxing games at your own pace. - Survival Mode: Challenge yourself to see how many consecutive rivals you can defeat! Aim for an unbeatable win streak! [Authentic "Koi-Koi" Gameplay] Featuring the most popular traditional Hanafuda rules: "Koi-Koi." Enjoy snappy, intuitive controls and satisfying, rhythmic gameplay. [Helpful Hints for Beginners] Never played before? Not sure which card to play? Don't worry! With in-game hint features highlighting matched cards and achievable yaku, you'll naturally master the rules as you play. [Rich Progression & Collection Elements] - Achievement System: Complete various missions and claim great rewards! - Collections & Gacha: Unlock beautiful Ukiyo-e artwork using points earned in matches! - Detailed Stats: Review your win rate, longest win streak, Koi-Koi success rate, and more. [Recommended For] - Fans of Hanafuda and traditional Japanese card games - Players looking to test their skills in endless Survival win streaks - Anyone looking for a quick, engaging card game during breaks - Collectors and completionists who love achievements - Beginners wanting to learn the rules of Hanafuda easily Start your exciting Koi-Koi match today!

Screenshots

Solitaire After Dark4 screens
Classic Hanafuda3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solitaire After Dark at 5.0 against Classic Hanafuda's 4.5. Solitaire After Dark also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). Classic Hanafuda's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs paid). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solitaire After Dark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire After Dark ships an update every 4 days, Classic Hanafuda weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Solitaire After Dark versus Classic Hanafuda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire After DarkClassic Hanafuda
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB173 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMotivation Stack LLCCHAOS

Customer experience

Solitaire After Dark

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Classic Hanafuda

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Solitaire After Dark

No in-app purchases

None

Classic Hanafuda

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solitaire After Dark free?
Solitaire After Dark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Classic Hanafuda free?
Classic Hanafuda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire After Dark or Classic Hanafuda?
Solitaire After Dark is rated higher. Solitaire After Dark averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Classic Hanafuda averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Solitaire After Dark or Classic Hanafuda have ads?
Classic Hanafuda shows ads; Solitaire After Dark does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire After Dark or Classic Hanafuda?
Solitaire After Dark ships an update every 4 days, and Classic Hanafuda weekly. Most recently, Solitaire After Dark was updated on October 14, 2026 and Classic Hanafuda on October 13, 2026.

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